How far is Nauvoo, IL from Springfield, IL?
The driving distance from Nauvoo, IL to Springfield, IL is about 129.6 miles (208.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 33m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 105.4 miles (169.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 07m 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.
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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 02h 33m.
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.
Village in Schuyler County, Illinois, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Nauvoo and Springfield.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Nauvoo and Springfield.
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Start on North Wells Street
21 m · 5 sec · North Wells Street
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Turn right onto Mulholland Street
92 m · 5 sec · Mulholland Street
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Turn straight onto North Durphy Street
1.2 km · 1 min · North Durphy Street
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Continue on Casper Street
1.9 mi · 3 min · Casper Street
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Continue on North County Road 0
1581 ft · 27 sec · North County Road 0
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Continue on N County Road 0
8.7 mi · 13 min · N County Road 0
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Keep slight left to continue on North County Road 0
607 ft · 10 sec · North County Road 0
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Turn straight onto Keokuk Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · Keokuk Street
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Continue on US Highway 136
3.6 mi · 5 min · US Highway 136
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Continue on West Maine Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · West Maine Street
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Continue on US Highway 136
4.9 mi · 7 min · US Highway 136
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Continue on Buchanan Street
1.6 mi · 2 min · Buchanan Street
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Continue on E County Road 1500
3055 ft · 52 sec · E County Road 1500
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Take the ramp slight left
26 m · 4 sec
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Turn left
1915 ft · 53 sec
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Merge slight left onto Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
21.2 mi · 25 min · Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
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Take the exit slight right
1 km · 56 sec
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Turn right
3.6 mi · 7 min
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Turn right onto West Side Square
726 ft · 22 sec · West Side Square
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Turn right onto East Jackson Street
2.8 mi · 4 min · East Jackson Street
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Turn right onto East 1500th Street
35.2 mi · 49 min · East 1500th Street
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Continue straight
25.2 mi · 36 min
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Continue straight
11 mi · 16 min
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Continue straight
1.5 km · 1 min
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Continue straight
8.1 mi · 14 min
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Turn right onto North 7th Street
821 ft · 33 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 Nauvoo 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.
East 1500th Street
Turn right onto East 1500th Street
35.2 mi · 00h 49m
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 Nauvoo 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 Nauvoo to Springfield?
The road trip is about 129.6 miles (208.5 km) and usually takes 02h 33m 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?
Littleton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 67.1 miles from Nauvoo and 62.4 miles from Springfield.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 105.4 miles (169.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.2 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:22 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.23 one way or $34.47 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 40.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Nauvoo and Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny near Springfield.
Stop Ideas Near Littleton
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 Littleton.
Macomb
Quincy
Fort Madison station
Burlington
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Nauvoo and Springfield. Straight-line distance: 105.46 mi (169.72 km).
#1 Nauvoo
City and historic district in Hancock County, Illinois, United States
| Population | 1,044 |
| Coordinates | 40.5500400, -91.3848700 |
| Altitude | 198 |
| 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: 208 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 18m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 14m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 35m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 09m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 51m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 36m |
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 | $17.23 | $34.47 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $19.44 | $38.87 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $21.27 | $42.54 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $24.24 | $48.48 |
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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