How far is Marshall, IL from Springfield, IL?

The driving distance from Marshall, IL to Springfield, IL is about 125 miles (201.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 26m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 107.6 miles (173.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 53m 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
124.95 mi
02h 26m
Flight
107.62 mi
173.2 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
107.62 mi
Kilometers
173.2 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
124.95 mi
Kilometers
201.08 km
Drive Time
02h 26m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 26m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Springfield
Thu, Apr 23, 12:00 AM CDT
Return by in Marshall
Thu, Apr 23, 2:27 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Marshall
2026-04-22T21:34
Arrive Springfield
Thu, Apr 23, 12:00 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 26m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:27 AM to 12:27 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:36 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Marshall
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
Allenville
IL

Human settlement in the United States of America

From Marshall
70.4 mi
01h 13m
To Springfield
54.6 mi
01h 13m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
8 mph WSW
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 Marshall and Springfield.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Archer Avenue

    16 m · 6 sec · Archer Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn sharp right onto IL 1

    2.2 mi · 3 min · IL 1

  3. 3

    Turn left

    2087 ft · 51 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    27.1 mi · 29 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward IL 130

    1542 ft · 41 sec

  6. 6

    Turn right onto North Haughton Highway

    530 ft · 9 sec · North Haughton Highway

  7. 7

    Continue on 1700E

    1.3 mi · 2 min · 1700E

  8. 8

    Continue on North Haughton Highway

    1945 ft · 33 sec · North Haughton Highway

  9. 9

    Continue on County Road 1775 E

    1.3 km · 1 min · County Road 1775 E

  10. 10

    Continue on County Road 1825 E

    2 mi · 3 min · County Road 1825 E

  11. 11

    Continue on Route 130

    10 mi · 15 min · Route 130

  12. 12

    Continue on Illinois Route 130

    1.2 km · 1 min · Illinois Route 130

  13. 13

    Continue on 18th Street

    1.6 mi · 2 min · 18th Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Lincoln Avenue

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Lincoln Avenue

  15. 15

    Continue on Illinois Route 16

    5.3 mi · 7 min · Illinois Route 16

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Lerna Road

    2702 ft · 57 sec · Lerna Road

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Dewitt Avenue East

    5.8 mi · 10 min · Dewitt Avenue East

  18. 18

    Continue on Route 121

    33.8 mi · 49 min · Route 121

  19. 19

    Turn left onto West Main Street

    1.8 mi · 3 min · West Main Street

  20. 20

    Continue on East Elwin Road

    4.2 mi · 6 min · East Elwin Road

  21. 21

    Turn right onto South Business Route 51

    1 km · 1 min · South Business Route 51

  22. 22

    Take the ramp right toward US 51 North: Springfield, Bloomington

    1989 ft · 48 sec

  23. 23

    Merge slight left

    5.2 mi · 6 min

  24. 24

    Take the exit slight right toward I 72 West, US 36 West: Springfield

    2268 ft · 1 min

  25. 25

    Merge slight left

    30.5 mi · 33 min

  26. 26

    Continue on Clear Lake Avenue

    2.3 mi · 4 min · Clear Lake Avenue

  27. 27

    Continue on East Jefferson Street

    2261 ft · 1 min · East Jefferson Street

  28. 28

    Turn left onto North 7th Street

    124 m · 19 sec · North 7th Street

  29. 29

    Turn left onto East Washington Street

    768 ft · 24 sec · East Washington Street

  30. 30

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Washington Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Marshall 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
30 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
24 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Route 121
33.8 mi · 27%
I 72 West
31 mi · 25%
IL 1
29.3 mi · 23%
Route 130
9.97 mi · 8%
Dewitt Avenue East
5.77 mi · 5%
US 51 North
5.59 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Route 121

Continue on Route 121

33.8 mi · 00h 49m

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 26m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.4 mi
107.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Allenville
01h 13m from Marshall
Leave By
1:36 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny leaving Marshall 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 Marshall to Springfield?

The road trip is about 125 miles (201.1 km) and usually takes 02h 26m 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?

Allenville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 70.4 miles from Marshall and 54.6 miles from Springfield.

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

The direct path is about 107.6 miles (173.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.4 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 1:36 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.63 one way or $33.26 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 39.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Allenville

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

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

RAIL

Mattoon station

16 mi away
1718 Broadway Ave.
RAIL

Effingham

49 mi away
401 West National Ave.
RAIL

Illinois Terminal

67 mi away
45 East University Ave.
RAIL

Rantoul

90 mi away
West Sangamon and North Kentucky Aves.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Marshall and Springfield. Straight-line distance: 107.62 mi (173.2 km).

Marshall

#1 Marshall

City in Clark County, Illinois, United States

Population3,774
Coordinates39.3914300, -87.6936400
Altitude194
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: Archer Avenue (-87.693612, 39.391385)
End: East Washington Street (-89.643712, 39.801639)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 201 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 09m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 07m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 29m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 04m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 47m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 33m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.41 gal
16.69 L · about $16.63
Round trip
$33.26
8.82 gal · 33.38 L
Estimated CO2
39.2 kg one way
Round trip: 78.4 kg / 173 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $16.63 $33.26
Mid-grade $4.25 $18.76 $37.51
Premium $4.65 $20.52 $41.05
Diesel $5.30 $23.39 $46.78

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 Marshall and Springfield. The current time is 21:34:04.

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.