How far is Logan, IL from Springfield, IL?

The driving distance from Logan, IL to Springfield, IL is about 176.1 miles (283.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 52m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 134.7 miles (216.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 44m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
176.09 mi
02h 52m
Flight
134.66 mi
216.71 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
134.66 mi
Kilometers
216.71 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
176.09 mi
Kilometers
283.39 km
Drive Time
02h 52m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 52m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Springfield
Wed, Apr 22, 10:41 PM CDT
Return by in Logan
Thu, Apr 23, 1:33 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Logan
2026-04-22T19:48
Arrive Springfield
Wed, Apr 22, 10:41 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 52m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:52 AM to 12:52 PM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
12:46 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Logan
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Vandalia
IL

Township in Fayette County, Illinois

From Logan
79.3 mi
01h 26m
To Springfield
96.8 mi
01h 26m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
6 to 12 mph SW
Destination
77°F
Wednesday

Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Logan and Springfield.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Logan and Springfield.

  1. 1

    Start on 1st East Street

    1 km · 2 min · 1st East Street

  2. 2

    Continue on North Toms Road

    1330 ft · 37 sec · North Toms Road

  3. 3

    Turn left

    5 mi · 7 min

  4. 4

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Public Square

    124 m · 10 sec · West Main Street

  5. 5

    Exit the rotary onto West Main Street

    3144 ft · 55 sec · West Main Street

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight right

    1685 ft · 41 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Ken Gray Expressway

    24 mi · 26 min · Ken Gray Expressway

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on Ken Gray Expressway

    20.5 mi · 22 min · Ken Gray Expressway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward US 50: Salem, Sandoval

    2199 ft · 54 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto West Main Street

    2.4 mi · 3 min · West Main Street

  11. 11

    Continue on East Poplar Street

    2.7 mi · 3 min · East Poplar Street

  12. 12

    Continue on Poplar

    2.7 mi · 3 min · Poplar

  13. 13

    Turn right onto 150E

    10.4 mi · 12 min · 150E

  14. 14

    Continue on 300E

    13.5 mi · 15 min · 300E

  15. 15

    Turn left

    2405 ft · 35 sec

  16. 16

    Turn right onto North Kennedy Boulevard

    1.6 mi · 2 min · North Kennedy Boulevard

  17. 17

    Continue on County Road 875 East

    11.1 mi · 13 min · County Road 875 East

  18. 18

    Continue on South Superior Street

    15.1 mi · 17 min · South Superior Street

  19. 19

    Continue on County Road 2400 East

    2 mi · 3 min · County Road 2400 East

  20. 20

    Continue on Fair Avenue

    3070 ft · 2 min · Fair Avenue

  21. 21

    Continue on South Poplar Street

    1675 ft · 29 sec · South Poplar Street

  22. 22

    Turn left onto West 2nd Street

    1948 ft · 1 min · West 2nd Street

  23. 23

    Turn right onto South State Street

    1084 ft · 53 sec · South State Street

  24. 24

    Turn left onto West Washington Street

    1470 ft · 46 sec · West Washington Street

  25. 25

    Continue on N 2000 East Road

    5.4 mi · 8 min · N 2000 East Road

  26. 26

    Continue on State Route 29

    5.1 mi · 8 min · State Route 29

  27. 27

    Continue on East Park Street

    5.3 mi · 8 min · East Park Street

  28. 28

    Turn right onto North Webster Street

    2286 ft · 33 sec · North Webster Street

  29. 29

    Continue on West Springfield Road

    15.7 mi · 19 min · West Springfield Road

  30. 30

    Continue straight

    1.3 mi · 1 min

  31. 31

    Continue straight

    5.4 mi · 8 min

  32. 32

    Continue straight

    1.1 mi · 1 min

  33. 33

    Turn straight

    1 mi · 2 min

  34. 34

    Turn left onto Clear Lake Avenue

    1.8 mi · 4 min · Clear Lake Avenue

  35. 35

    Continue on East Jefferson Street

    2261 ft · 1 min · East Jefferson Street

  36. 36

    Turn left onto North 7th Street

    124 m · 19 sec · North 7th Street

  37. 37

    Turn left onto East Washington Street

    768 ft · 24 sec · East Washington Street

  38. 38

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Washington Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Logan and Springfield.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
38 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
21.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Ken Gray Expressway
44.4 mi · 25%
West Springfield Road
23.4 mi · 13%
South Superior Street
15.1 mi · 9%
300E
13.5 mi · 8%
County Road 875 East
11.1 mi · 6%
150E
10.4 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

Ken Gray Expressway

Merge slight left onto Ken Gray Expressway

24 mi · 00h 26m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 52m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+41.4 mi
134.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Vandalia
01h 26m from Logan
Leave By
12:46 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Logan and Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny near Springfield.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Logan to Springfield?

The road trip is about 176.1 miles (283.4 km) and usually takes 02h 52m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Vandalia is a useful midpoint, sitting about 79.3 miles from Logan and 96.8 miles from Springfield.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 134.7 miles (216.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 41.4 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:46 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.42 one way or $46.84 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 55.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Logan and Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny near Springfield.

Stop Ideas Near Vandalia

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Vandalia, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Vandalia.

RAIL

Centralia station

48 mi away
108 East Broadway
RAIL

Effingham

51 mi away
401 West National Ave.
BUS

Mt. Vernon, IL

73 mi away
102 Potomac Boulevard
RAIL

Carlinville

77 mi away
128 Alton Rd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Logan and Springfield. Straight-line distance: 134.66 mi (216.71 km).

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#1 Logan

Unincorporated community in Illinois

Population3,057
Coordinates37.9558800, -88.8403400
Altitude147
CountryUnited States
Springfield

#2 Springfield

The capital of Illinois and the county seat of Sangamon County.

Population113,671
Coordinates39.8017200, -89.6437100
Altitude182
CountryUnited States
Start: 1st East Street (-88.840291, 37.955888)
End: East Washington Street (-89.643712, 39.801639)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 283 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 52m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 24m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 31m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 56m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 30m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 11m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.21 gal
23.52 L · about $23.42
Round trip
$46.84
12.42 gal · 47.04 L
Estimated CO2
55.2 kg one way
Round trip: 110.4 kg / 243 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $23.42 $46.84
Mid-grade $4.25 $26.41 $52.82
Premium $4.65 $28.90 $57.80
Diesel $5.30 $32.94 $65.88

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Illinois · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Logan and Springfield. The current time is 19:48:54.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.