How far is Olney, IL from Springfield, IL?
The driving distance from Olney, IL to Springfield, IL is about 132 miles (212.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 41m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 111.5 miles (179.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 23m 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 02h 41m.
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.
Township in Fayette County, Illinois
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Olney and Springfield.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Olney and Springfield.
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Start on South Walnut Street
47 m · 8 sec · South Walnut Street
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Turn right onto West Market Street
68 m · 12 sec · West Market Street
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Turn right onto South Kitchell Street
72 m · 16 sec · South Kitchell Street
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Turn left onto West Main Street
2340 ft · 1 min · West Main Street
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Turn right onto North West Street
1.4 mi · 3 min · North West Street
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Continue on County Road 1100 East
6.7 mi · 9 min · County Road 1100 East
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Continue on South Van Buren Street
11 mi · 15 min · South Van Buren Street
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Turn left
23.2 mi · 35 min
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Turn left onto East Fayette Avenue
1.7 mi · 4 min · East Fayette Avenue
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Take the ramp slight left toward I-57 South, I-70 West
1467 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left
1.5 mi · 2 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 70 West: Saint Louis
29.2 mi · 31 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 51 (Kennedy Boulevard): Vandalia, Pana
1981 ft · 34 sec
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Turn right onto North Kennedy Boulevard
815 ft · 12 sec · North Kennedy Boulevard
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Continue on County Road 875 East
11.1 mi · 13 min · County Road 875 East
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Continue on South Superior Street
15.1 mi · 17 min · South Superior Street
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Continue on County Road 2400 East
2 mi · 3 min · County Road 2400 East
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Continue on Fair Avenue
3070 ft · 2 min · Fair Avenue
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Continue on South Poplar Street
1675 ft · 29 sec · South Poplar Street
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Turn left onto West 2nd Street
1948 ft · 1 min · West 2nd Street
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Turn right onto South State Street
1084 ft · 53 sec · South State Street
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Turn left onto West Washington Street
1470 ft · 46 sec · West Washington Street
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Continue on N 2000 East Road
5.4 mi · 8 min · N 2000 East Road
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Continue on State Route 29
5.1 mi · 8 min · State Route 29
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Continue on East Park Street
5.3 mi · 8 min · East Park Street
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Turn right onto North Webster Street
2286 ft · 33 sec · North Webster Street
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Continue on West Springfield Road
15.7 mi · 19 min · West Springfield Road
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Continue straight
1.3 mi · 1 min
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Continue straight
5.4 mi · 8 min
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Continue straight
1.1 mi · 1 min
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Turn straight
1 mi · 2 min
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Turn left onto Clear Lake Avenue
1.8 mi · 4 min · Clear Lake Avenue
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Continue on East Jefferson Street
2261 ft · 1 min · East Jefferson Street
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Turn left onto North 7th Street
124 m · 19 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 Olney 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.
I 70 West
Keep slight right to continue on I 70 West: Saint Louis
29.2 mi · 00h 31m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Olney and Sunny near Springfield.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Olney to Springfield?
The road trip is about 132 miles (212.5 km) and usually takes 02h 41m 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?
Vandalia is a useful midpoint, sitting about 74.6 miles from Olney and 57.5 miles from Springfield.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 111.5 miles (179.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.5 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 1:06 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.57 one way or $35.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 41.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Olney and Sunny near Springfield.
Stop Ideas Near Vandalia
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 Vandalia.
Centralia station
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Carlinville
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Olney and Springfield. Straight-line distance: 111.46 mi (179.37 km).
#1 Olney
City in Richland County, Illinois, United States of America
| Population | 8,667 |
| Coordinates | 38.7308800, -88.0853200 |
| Altitude | 146 |
| 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: 213 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 23m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 18m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 38m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 12m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 53m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 38m |
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 | $17.57 | $35.15 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $19.82 | $39.64 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $21.69 | $43.38 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $24.72 | $49.43 |
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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