How far is Lombard, IL from Springfield, IL?

The driving distance from Lombard, IL to Springfield, IL is about 190.4 miles (306.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 04m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 167.1 miles (269 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 09m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
190.41 mi
03h 04m
Flight
167.12 mi
268.95 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
167.12 mi
Kilometers
268.95 km
Flight Time
00h 20m

Driving Distance

Road route
190.41 mi
Kilometers
306.44 km
Drive Time
03h 04m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 03h 04m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Springfield
Wed, Apr 22, 9:34 PM CDT
Return by in Lombard
Thu, Apr 23, 12:38 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lombard
2026-04-22T18:29
Arrive Springfield
Wed, Apr 22, 9:34 PM CDT
Route Timing
03h 04m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:05 AM to 11:05 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:50 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lombard
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Chenoa
IL

City in Illinois

From Lombard
95.1 mi
01h 32m
To Springfield
95.3 mi
01h 32m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph ENE
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 Lombard and Springfield.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Grace Street

    1842 ft · 1 min · South Grace Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East Madison Street

    2682 ft · 1 min · East Madison Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto South Main Street

    1 mi · 2 min · South Main Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto West Roosevelt Road

    1.3 mi · 3 min · West Roosevelt Road

  5. 5

    Turn left onto I 355 Toll South: Joliet

    2543 ft · 1 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Tollway

    11.5 mi · 14 min · Veterans Memorial Tollway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 55 South: Joliet Road, Saint Louis

    1453 ft · 36 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on Joliet Road South

    1965 ft · 48 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 55 South: Saint Louis

    706 ft · 17 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Adlai Stevenson Expressway

    111.5 mi · 2 hr 3 min · Adlai Stevenson Expressway

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on I 55 South: Saint Louis, Springfield

    59.5 mi · 1 hr 4 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward IL 97 West

    2280 ft · 43 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Clear Lake Avenue

    2.1 mi · 4 min · Clear Lake Avenue

  14. 14

    Continue on East Jefferson Street

    2261 ft · 1 min · East Jefferson Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto North 7th Street

    124 m · 19 sec · North 7th Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto East Washington Street

    768 ft · 24 sec · East Washington Street

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Washington Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
17 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
3 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Adlai Stevenson Expressway
112 mi · 59%
I 55 South
59.9 mi · 31%
Veterans Memorial Tollway
11.5 mi · 6%
Clear Lake Avenue
2.12 mi · 1%
West Roosevelt Road
1.3 mi · 1%
South Main Street
1.01 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Adlai Stevenson Expressway

Merge slight left onto Adlai Stevenson Expressway

112 mi · 02h 03m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 04m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+23.3 mi
167.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Chenoa
01h 32m from Lombard
Leave By
10:50 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Lombard 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 Lombard to Springfield?

The road trip is about 190.4 miles (306.4 km) and usually takes 03h 04m in normal driving conditions.

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

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Chenoa is a useful midpoint, sitting about 95.1 miles from Lombard and 95.3 miles from Springfield.

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

The direct path is about 167.1 miles (269 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.3 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:50 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.34 one way or $50.68 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 59.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Chenoa

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Chenoa, 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 Chenoa.

RAIL

Pontiac station

17 mi away
721 West Washington St.
RAIL

Uptown Station

34 mi away
100 East Parkinson St.
RAIL

Dwight station

46 mi away
119 West Main St.
RAIL

Gilman

61 mi away
US Hwy 24 & West Wenona St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lombard and Springfield. Straight-line distance: 167.12 mi (268.95 km).

Lombard

#1 Lombard

Village in Illinois

Population43,961
Coordinates41.8800300, -88.0078400
Altitude219
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: South Grace Street (-88.008285, 41.880025)
End: East Washington Street (-89.643712, 39.801639)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 306 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 20m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 45m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 48m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 10m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 43m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 22m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.72 gal
25.43 L · about $25.34
Round trip
$50.68
13.44 gal · 50.86 L
Estimated CO2
59.7 kg one way
Round trip: 119.4 kg / 263 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $25.34 $50.68
Mid-grade $4.25 $28.58 $57.16
Premium $4.65 $31.27 $62.55
Diesel $5.30 $35.64 $71.29

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 22, 2026

There is no time difference between Lombard and Springfield. The current time is 18:29:42.

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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.