How far is McLeansboro, IL from Springfield, IL?
The driving distance from McLeansboro, IL to Springfield, IL is about 178.6 miles (287.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 55m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 132.2 miles (212.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 50m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 55m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Township in Fayette County, Illinois
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between McLeansboro and Springfield.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between McLeansboro and Springfield.
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Start on South Jackson Street
78 m · 10 sec · South Jackson Street
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Turn left onto Market Street
15.4 mi · 23 min · Market Street
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Turn right onto North Main Street
2277 ft · 46 sec · North Main Street
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Continue on North Brehm Lane
2.2 mi · 4 min · North Brehm Lane
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Continue on County Highway 17
2187 ft · 49 sec · County Highway 17
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Turn left
2679 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
14.4 mi · 16 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Ken Gray Expressway
20.5 mi · 22 min · Ken Gray Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 50: Salem, Sandoval
2199 ft · 54 sec
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Merge slight left onto West Main Street
2.4 mi · 3 min · West Main Street
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Continue on East Poplar Street
2.7 mi · 3 min · East Poplar Street
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Continue on Poplar
2.7 mi · 3 min · Poplar
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Turn right onto 150E
10.4 mi · 12 min · 150E
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Continue on 300E
13.5 mi · 15 min · 300E
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Turn left
2405 ft · 35 sec
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Turn right onto North Kennedy Boulevard
1.6 mi · 2 min · North Kennedy Boulevard
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Continue on County Road 875 East
11.1 mi · 13 min · County Road 875 East
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Continue on South Superior Street
15.1 mi · 17 min · South Superior Street
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Continue on County Road 2400 East
2 mi · 3 min · County Road 2400 East
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Continue on Fair Avenue
3070 ft · 2 min · Fair Avenue
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Continue on South Poplar Street
1675 ft · 29 sec · South Poplar Street
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Turn left onto West 2nd Street
1948 ft · 1 min · West 2nd Street
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Turn right onto South State Street
1084 ft · 53 sec · South State Street
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Turn left onto West Washington Street
1470 ft · 46 sec · West Washington Street
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Continue on N 2000 East Road
5.4 mi · 8 min · N 2000 East Road
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Continue on State Route 29
5.1 mi · 8 min · State Route 29
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Continue on East Park Street
5.3 mi · 8 min · East Park Street
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Turn right onto North Webster Street
2286 ft · 33 sec · North Webster Street
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Continue on West Springfield Road
15.7 mi · 19 min · West Springfield Road
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Continue straight
1.3 mi · 1 min
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Continue straight
5.4 mi · 8 min
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Continue straight
1.1 mi · 1 min
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Turn straight
1 mi · 2 min
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Turn left onto Clear Lake Avenue
1.8 mi · 4 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 McLeansboro and Springfield.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Ken Gray Expressway
Keep slight right to continue on Ken Gray Expressway
20.5 mi · 00h 22m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving McLeansboro 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 McLeansboro to Springfield?
The road trip is about 178.6 miles (287.4 km) and usually takes 02h 55m 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 80.5 miles from McLeansboro and 98.1 miles from Springfield.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 132.2 miles (212.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 46.4 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 12:40 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.76 one way or $47.51 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 56 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around McLeansboro 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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Vandalia.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between McLeansboro and Springfield. Straight-line distance: 132.2 mi (212.76 km).
#1 McLeansboro
City in Illinois
| Population | 2,730 |
| Coordinates | 38.0933800, -88.5356100 |
| Altitude | 150 |
| 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: East Washington Street (-89.643712, 39.801639)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 287 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 57m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 27m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 34m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 58m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 33m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 13m |
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 | $23.76 | $47.51 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $26.79 | $53.59 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $29.32 | $58.64 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $33.42 | $66.83 |
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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