How far is Louisville, KY from Springfield, IL?
The driving distance from Louisville, KY to Springfield, IL is about 321.5 miles (517.4 km), with a travel time of about 05h 57m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 234.3 miles (377 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 54m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Flight Distance
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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 05h 57m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Montgomery County, Indiana
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Louisville and Springfield.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Louisville and Springfield.
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Start on West Jefferson Street
78 m · 16 sec · West Jefferson Street
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Turn left onto South 6th Street
87 m · 15 sec · South 6th Street
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Turn left onto West Liberty Street
1889 ft · 53 sec · West Liberty Street
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Turn left onto South 2nd Street
1322 ft · 51 sec · South 2nd Street
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Continue on Clark Memorial Bridge
1.5 mi · 3 min · Clark Memorial Bridge
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Take the ramp slight left
889 ft · 22 sec
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Merge slight left
104.8 mi · 1 hr 54 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 465 West, I 74West, I 465 East, I 74 East: Peoria, Cincinnati
753 ft · 16 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 465 West, I 74 West: Peoria
2107 ft · 52 sec
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Merge slight right
4.5 mi · 5 min
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Keep slight left
10.8 mi · 13 min
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Keep slight right
114.4 mi · 2 hr 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 57 North: Chicago, Memphis
1001 ft · 17 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 57 South: Memphis
1.1 km · 59 sec
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Merge slight left
1.5 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 72 West: Decatur
2596 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
78.3 mi · 1 hr 24 min
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Continue on Clear Lake Avenue
2.3 mi · 5 min · Clear Lake Avenue
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Continue on East Jefferson Street
2261 ft · 1 min · East Jefferson Street
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Turn left onto North 7th Street
124 m · 19 sec · North 7th Street
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Turn left onto East Washington Street
768 ft · 24 sec · East Washington Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Washington Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Louisville and Springfield.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
I 465 West
Keep slight right
114 mi · 02h 04m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Louisville and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Springfield.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Louisville to Springfield?
The road trip is about 321.5 miles (517.4 km) and usually takes 05h 57m 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?
Crawfordsville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 160.6 miles from Louisville and 160.9 miles from Springfield.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 234.3 miles (377 km), while the road route adds roughly 87.2 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 5:06 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $42.76 one way or $85.53 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 100.8 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Louisville and Springfield, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Louisville and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Springfield.
Stop Ideas Near Crawfordsville
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Crawfordsville.
Crawfordsville
Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana
Lafayette station
Danville, Illinois
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Louisville and Springfield. Straight-line distance: 234.28 mi (377.03 km).
#1 Louisville
The nineteenth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Louisville metropolitan area.
| Population | 760,026 |
| Coordinates | 38.2542400, -85.7594100 |
| Altitude | 142 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Springfield
The capital of Illinois and the county seat of Sangamon County.
| Population | 113,671 |
| Coordinates | 39.8017200, -89.6437100 |
| Altitude | 182 |
| Country | United States |
End: Springfield (-89.64371, 39.80172)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 517 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 42m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 02m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 25m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 21m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 35m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 00m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $42.76 | $85.53 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $48.23 | $96.46 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $52.78 | $105.55 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $60.15 | $120.29 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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