How far is New Salem, IL from Springfield, IL?
The driving distance from New Salem, IL to Springfield, IL is about 77.6 miles (124.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 15m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 64.2 miles (103.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 30m 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
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 15m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Illinois, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between New Salem and Springfield.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between New Salem and Springfield.
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Start on Griggsville Street
23 m · 7 sec · Griggsville Street
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Turn left onto Pittsfield Road
2.9 mi · 7 min · Pittsfield Road
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Take the ramp left
1360 ft · 33 sec
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Merge slight left
59.5 mi · 1 hr 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Springfield, Loami
1564 ft · 31 sec
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Turn left onto Old Route 54
1571 ft · 34 sec · Old Route 54
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Continue on Wabash Avenue
2.5 mi · 4 min · Wabash Avenue
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Turn left onto Veterans Parkway
1.4 mi · 2 min · Veterans Parkway
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Take the exit slight right
955 ft · 28 sec
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Turn straight onto West Monroe Street
1.3 mi · 3 min · West Monroe Street
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Turn left onto Chatham Road
653 ft · 20 sec · Chatham Road
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Turn right onto West Washington Street
1.4 mi · 4 min · West Washington Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto North Lewis Street
25 m · 5 sec · North Lewis Street
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Turn right onto West Washington Street
1.4 km · 2 min · West 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 New Salem 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.
Pittsfield Road
Merge slight left
59.5 mi · 01h 04m
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 then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving New Salem and Sunny near Springfield.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from New Salem to Springfield?
The road trip is about 77.6 miles (124.9 km) and usually takes 01h 15m 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?
South Jacksonville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 35.5 miles from New Salem and 42.1 miles from Springfield.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 64.2 miles (103.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.4 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 4:00 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.33 one way or $20.67 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around New Salem and Sunny near Springfield.
Stop Ideas Near South Jacksonville
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 South Jacksonville.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between New Salem and Springfield. Straight-line distance: 64.28 mi (103.45 km).
#1 New Salem
Township in Pike County, Illinois
| Population | 5,337 |
| Coordinates | 39.7075500, -90.8476300 |
| Altitude | 239 |
| 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: 125 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 35m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 56m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 33m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 17m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 06m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 58m |
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 | $10.33 | $20.67 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $11.65 | $23.31 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $12.75 | $25.50 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $14.53 | $29.07 |
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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