How far is Oglesby, IL from Springfield, IL?

The driving distance from Oglesby, IL to Springfield, IL is about 125 miles (201.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 59m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 107.7 miles (173.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 58m 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
125 mi
01h 59m
Flight
107.66 mi
173.26 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
107.66 mi
Kilometers
173.26 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
125 mi
Kilometers
201.17 km
Drive Time
01h 59m

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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 59m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Springfield
Thu, Apr 23, 8:27 AM CDT
Return by in Oglesby
Thu, Apr 23, 10:26 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Oglesby
2026-04-23T06:27
Arrive Springfield
Thu, Apr 23, 8:27 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 59m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:59 AM to 11:59 AM CDT

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

Leave by
2:32 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Oglesby
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
Bloomington
IL

The second most populous city in McLean County, Illinois.

From Oglesby
62.4 mi
00h 59m
To Springfield
62.6 mi
00h 59m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph S
Destination
81°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
8 to 17 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Walnut Street

    1.3 mi · 3 min · East Walnut Street

  2. 2

    Take the ramp left toward I 39 South, US 51 South: Bloomington-Normal

    1517 ft · 37 sec

  3. 3

    Merge slight left

    52.9 mi · 57 min

  4. 4

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

    7.6 mi · 8 min

  5. 5

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

    59.5 mi · 1 hr 4 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward IL 97 West

    2280 ft · 43 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Clear Lake Avenue

    2.1 mi · 4 min · Clear Lake Avenue

  8. 8

    Continue on East Jefferson Street

    2261 ft · 1 min · East Jefferson Street

  9. 9

    Turn left onto North 7th Street

    124 m · 19 sec · North 7th Street

  10. 10

    Turn left onto East Washington Street

    768 ft · 24 sec · East Washington Street

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Washington Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Oglesby 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
11 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 55 South
67.1 mi · 54%
I 39 South
53.2 mi · 43%
Clear Lake Avenue
2.12 mi · 2%
East Walnut Street
1.3 mi · 1%
IL 97 West
0.43 mi
East Jefferson Street
0.43 mi
Longest Stretch

I 55 South

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

59.5 mi · 01h 04m

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 59m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.3 mi
107.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bloomington
00h 59m from Oglesby
Leave By
2:32 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Oglesby and Sunny near Springfield.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 125 miles (201.2 km) and usually takes 01h 59m 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?

Bloomington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 62.4 miles from Oglesby and 62.6 miles from Springfield.

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

The direct path is about 107.7 miles (173.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.3 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 2:32 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.63 one way or $33.26 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 39.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Oglesby and Sunny near Springfield.

Stop Ideas Near Bloomington

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 Bloomington and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Scenic stop 4.7 mi away

City Hall - Town of Normal

Normal , IL
11 Uptown Circle, Normal, IL 61761
Parking lot
City of Bloomington, Illinois
Meeting point 2.6 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 2.6 mi away

Bloomington Finance Department

Bloomington , IL
109 E Olive St, Bloomington, IL 61701
City tax office

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Uptown Station

3 mi away
100 East Parkinson St.
RAIL

Lincoln

49 mi away
Broadway and North Chicago Sts.
RAIL

Pontiac station

53 mi away
721 West Washington St.
BUS

Peoria, Illinois

62 mi away
6100 West Everett M. Dirksen Parkway

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Oglesby and Springfield. Straight-line distance: 107.66 mi (173.26 km).

Oglesby

#1 Oglesby

City in LaSalle Co.

Population3,526
Coordinates41.2953100, -89.0595300
Altitude192
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: East Walnut Street (-89.059528, 41.295103)
End: East Washington Street (-89.643712, 39.801639)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 201 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 09m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 07m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 29m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 05m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 47m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 33m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.41 gal
16.7 L · about $16.63
Round trip
$33.26
8.82 gal · 33.4 L
Estimated CO2
39.2 kg one way
Round trip: 78.4 kg / 173 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $16.63 $33.26
Mid-grade $4.25 $18.76 $37.51
Premium $4.65 $20.52 $41.05
Diesel $5.30 $23.39 $46.78

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 Oglesby and Springfield. The current time is 06:27:46.

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.