How far is Murphysboro, IL from Springfield, IL?

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Murphysboro and Springfield is 141.74 miles (228.1 km).

Flight distance from Murphysboro, IL to Springfield, IL is 141.74 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 20 minutes.

It takes 00 hours 18 minutes to travel from Murphysboro to Springfield with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).

Driving distance

The driving distance from Murphysboro, Illinois to Springfield, Illinois is: 167.5 miles (269.57 km) by car.

Driving from Murphysboro to Springfield will take approximately 02 hours 53 minutes.

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#1 Murphysboro

Town in Illinois

Population 7384
GPS Coordinates 37°45'52"N 89°20'6"W
Latitude 37.7645000
Longitude -89.3350900
Altitude 128
Country United States
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#2 Springfield

The capital of Illinois and the county seat of Sangamon County. It is located on the Sangamon River in central Illinois. Springfield is known for its many colleges and universities, its many parks and green spaces, and its many attractions, such as the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum and the Illinois State Capitol.

Population 113671
GPS Coordinates 39°48'6"N 89°38'37"W
Latitude 39.8017200
Longitude -89.6437100
Altitude 182
Country United States

Estimated Travel Time Between Murphysboro and Springfield

The distance between Murphysboro and Springfield is 270 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 02 hours 59 minutes if you drive your car at an average speed of 90 kilometers / hour. For different choices, please review the avg. speed travel time table on the below.

There is no time difference between Murphysboro and Springfield. The current time is 11:21:55.

Average Speed Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h) 05 hours 34 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h) 04 hours 11 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h) 03 hours 20 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h) 02 hours 47 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h) 02 hours 23 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h) 02 hours 14 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h) 02 hours 05 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 22.37 liters (5.91 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Murphysboro and Springfield.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Murphysboro to Springfield is $21.32 (diesel $25.42).

Illinois gas prices.

Gasoline Mid Grade Premium Diesel
Gallon $3.61 $4.11 $4.55 $4.3
Total $21.32 $24.3 $26.9 $25.42

Take a look at our Gas Cost Calculator feature. It will figure out how much it will cost to drive this particular distance.

The average gas price (in Illinois ) per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $3.607 (Diesel $4.300) /gallon. Last changed prices on March 28, 2024.

How did we calculate the distance?

The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Murphysboro and Springfield (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.

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