How far is Moro, IL from Springfield, IL?

The driving distance from Moro, IL to Springfield, IL is about 82.9 miles (133.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 21m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 63.9 miles (102.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 43m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
82.87 mi
01h 21m
Flight
63.87 mi
102.79 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
63.87 mi
Kilometers
102.79 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
82.87 mi
Kilometers
133.37 km
Drive Time
01h 21m

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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 01h 21m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Springfield
Wed, Apr 22, 10:54 PM CDT
Return by in Moro
Thu, Apr 23, 12:15 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Moro
2026-04-22T21:32
Arrive Springfield
Wed, Apr 22, 10:54 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 21m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:22 AM to 11:22 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:46 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Moro
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
Litchfield
IL

City in Illinois, United States

From Moro
39.3 mi
00h 40m
To Springfield
43.6 mi
00h 40m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
6 to 9 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 Moro and Springfield.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Bender Street

    35 m · 7 sec · West Bender Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North Main Street

    541 ft · 30 sec · North Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto East Moro Drive

    656 ft · 18 sec · East Moro Drive

  4. 4

    Continue on Moro Road

    2.6 mi · 6 min · Moro Road

  5. 5

    Turn right onto North State Route 159

    1.6 mi · 2 min · North State Route 159

  6. 6

    Turn left onto State Route 140

    6.3 mi · 9 min · State Route 140

  7. 7

    Continue on West State Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · West State Street

  8. 8

    Continue on State Route 140

    135 m · 14 sec · State Route 140

  9. 9

    Take the ramp left

    1515 ft · 38 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    61.6 mi · 1 hr 6 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight left toward I 55 Business North: Springfield

    1.1 km · 1 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on I 55 Business North: Springfield

    891 ft · 17 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on I 55 Business North: Springfield

    3.8 mi · 9 min

  14. 14

    Continue on East Old State Capitol Plaza

    125 m · 16 sec · East Old State Capitol Plaza

  15. 15

    Turn right onto East Washington Street

    1169 ft · 37 sec · East Washington Street

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Washington Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Moro 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
16 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Route 140
68.3 mi · 82%
I 55 Business North
4.64 mi · 6%
Moro Road
2.61 mi · 3%
North State Route 159
1.62 mi · 2%
West State Street
0.79 mi · 1%
East Washington Street
0.22 mi
Longest Stretch

State Route 140

Merge slight left

61.6 mi · 01h 06m

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
01h 21m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+19 mi
63.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Litchfield
00h 40m from Moro
Leave By
3:46 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Moro 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 Moro to Springfield?

The road trip is about 82.9 miles (133.4 km) and usually takes 01h 21m 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?

Litchfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 39.3 miles from Moro and 43.6 miles from Springfield.

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

The direct path is about 63.9 miles (102.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 19 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 3:46 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.01 one way or $22.02 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Litchfield

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

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

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Carlinville

23 mi away
128 Alton Rd.
RAIL

Alton

51 mi away
3400 College Ave.
RAIL

Springfield station

70 mi away
East Washington and North Third Sts.
RAIL

Gateway Transportation Center

78 mi away
551 South 16th St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Moro and Springfield. Straight-line distance: 63.87 mi (102.79 km).

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#1 Moro

Unincorporated community in Illinois

Population3,487
Coordinates38.9247700, -90.0220500
Altitude162
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: West Bender Street (-90.022082, 38.924691)
End: East Washington Street (-89.643712, 39.801639)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 133 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 45m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 04m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 39m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 22m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 11m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 02m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.92 gal
11.07 L · about $11.01
Round trip
$22.02
5.84 gal · 22.14 L
Estimated CO2
26 kg one way
Round trip: 51.9 kg / 114 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $11.01 $22.02
Mid-grade $4.25 $12.42 $24.84
Premium $4.65 $13.59 $27.18
Diesel $5.30 $15.49 $30.98

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 Moro and Springfield. The current time is 21:32:08.

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.