How far is Northville, IL from Springfield, IL?

The driving distance from Northville, IL to Springfield, IL is about 158.8 miles (255.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 33m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 131.3 miles (211.3 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
158.84 mi
02h 33m
Flight
131.27 mi
211.26 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
131.27 mi
Kilometers
211.26 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
158.84 mi
Kilometers
255.63 km
Drive Time
02h 33m

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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.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Springfield
Sun, Apr 19, 3:07 AM CDT
Return by in Northville
Sun, Apr 19, 5:41 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Northville
2026-04-19T00:33
Arrive Springfield
Sun, Apr 19, 3:07 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 33m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:34 AM to 12:34 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:22 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Northville
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
Kappa
IL

Village in Woodford County, Illinois

From Northville
79.3 mi
01h 16m
To Springfield
79.5 mi
01h 16m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
53°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph WNW
Destination
60°F
Sunday

Patchy Frost then Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
7 to 14 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Northville and Springfield.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on County Highway 2

    1.2 mi · 2 min · County Highway 2

  2. 2

    Continue on East 2351st Road

    4.5 mi · 8 min · East 2351st Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto North 38th Road

    3.8 mi · 6 min · North 38th Road

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left onto E 18th Road

    7 mi · 10 min · E 18th Road

  5. 5

    Continue on North 37th Road

    6.1 mi · 9 min · North 37th Road

  6. 6

    Take the ramp left toward I 39 South, US 51 South: La Salle-Peru

    1837 ft · 45 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    65.2 mi · 1 hr 10 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on I 55 South, US 51 South: Peoria, Champaign, Saint Louis, Decatur

    7.6 mi · 8 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on I 55 South: Saint Louis, Springfield

    59.5 mi · 1 hr 4 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward IL 97 West

    2280 ft · 43 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Clear Lake Avenue

    2.1 mi · 4 min · Clear Lake Avenue

  12. 12

    Continue on East Jefferson Street

    2261 ft · 1 min · East Jefferson Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto North 7th Street

    124 m · 19 sec · North 7th Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto East Washington Street

    768 ft · 24 sec · East Washington Street

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Washington Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Northville 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
15 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 55 South
67.1 mi · 42%
I 39 South
65.6 mi · 41%
E 18th Road
7.01 mi · 4%
North 37th Road
6.14 mi · 4%
East 2351st Road
4.53 mi · 3%
North 38th Road
3.85 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 39 South

Merge slight left

65.2 mi · 01h 10m

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
02h 33m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+27.5 mi
131.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Kappa
01h 16m from Northville
Leave By
1:22 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Northville and Patchy Frost then Sunny near Springfield.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Northville to Springfield?

The road trip is about 158.8 miles (255.6 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?

Kappa is a useful midpoint, sitting about 79.3 miles from Northville and 79.5 miles from Springfield.

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

The direct path is about 131.3 miles (211.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.5 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 $21.16 one way or $42.31 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 49.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Northville and Patchy Frost then Sunny near Springfield.

Stop Ideas Near Kappa

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Kappa and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Scenic stop 11.5 mi away

City Hall - Town of Normal

Normal , IL
11 Uptown Circle, Normal, IL 61761
Parking lot
City of Bloomington, Illinois
Meeting point 13.6 mi away

City of Bloomington, Illinois

Bloomington , IL
109 E Olive St, Bloomington, IL 61701
Rating 3.6/5 8 reviews City government office
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 4.5 mi away

El Paso City Water Works

El Paso , IL
301 W Front St, El Paso, IL 61738
Water utility company

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Kappa.

RAIL

Uptown Station

19 mi away
100 East Parkinson St.
RAIL

Pontiac station

39 mi away
721 West Washington St.
BUS

Peoria, Illinois

57 mi away
6100 West Everett M. Dirksen Parkway
RAIL

Lincoln

66 mi away
Broadway and North Chicago Sts.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Northville and Springfield. Straight-line distance: 131.27 mi (211.26 km).

Northville

#1 Northville

Township in LaSalle County, Illinois

Population6,753
Coordinates41.5633600, -88.7053500
Altitude200
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: County Highway 2 (-88.705466, 41.563378)
End: East Washington Street (-89.643712, 39.801639)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 256 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 17m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 58m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 10m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 38m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 16m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 58m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.61 gal
21.22 L · about $21.16
Round trip
$42.31
11.22 gal · 42.44 L
Estimated CO2
49.9 kg one way
Round trip: 99.7 kg / 220 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $21.16 $42.31
Mid-grade $4.25 $23.86 $47.72
Premium $4.65 $26.11 $52.22
Diesel $5.30 $29.76 $59.51

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Northville and Springfield. The current time is 00:33:35.

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.