How far is Pingree Grove, IL from Springfield, IL?
The driving distance from Pingree Grove, IL to Springfield, IL is about 210 miles (337.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 24m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 169.3 miles (272.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 48m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 24m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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 Livingston County, Illinois
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Sunny
Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Pingree Grove and Springfield.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pingree Grove and Springfield.
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Start on Reinking Road
13 m · 1 sec · Reinking Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Reinking Road
54 m · 5 sec · Reinking Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Reinking Road
973 ft · 27 sec · Reinking Road
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Turn slight right
56 m · 11 sec
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Turn straight onto Oak Street
1.4 km · 1 min · Oak Street
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Continue on U.S. Grant Memorial Highway
1.9 mi · 3 min · U.S. Grant Memorial Highway
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Turn left
4.4 mi · 6 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
39 m · 2 sec
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Exit the roundabout
2.4 mi · 4 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
33 m · 2 sec
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Exit the roundabout
10.8 mi · 16 min
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Continue straight
1 mi · 2 min
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Continue straight
2700 ft · 42 sec
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Continue on Route 47
1.5 km · 1 min · Route 47
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Continue on Illinois Route 47
3.3 mi · 5 min · Illinois Route 47
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Continue on United States Route 30
2.8 mi · 3 min · United States Route 30
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Continue on North Bridge Street
8.2 mi · 14 min · North Bridge Street
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Continue straight
10.4 mi · 16 min
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Continue on North Bridge Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · North Bridge Street
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Continue straight
22.1 mi · 26 min
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Take the exit right toward I 55 South: Bloomington
1864 ft · 46 sec
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Merge slight left
62.4 mi · 1 hr 7 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 55 South: Saint Louis, Springfield
59.5 mi · 1 hr 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward IL 97 West
2280 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left onto Clear Lake Avenue
2.1 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 Pingree Grove and Springfield.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 55 South
Merge slight left
62.4 mi · 01h 07m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Sunny leaving Pingree Grove 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 Pingree Grove to Springfield?
The road trip is about 210 miles (337.9 km) and usually takes 03h 24m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Rooks Creek is a useful midpoint, sitting about 98.4 miles from Pingree Grove and 111.5 miles from Springfield.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 169.3 miles (272.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 40.7 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:12 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.94 one way or $55.89 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 65.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Pingree Grove and Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny near Springfield.
Stop Ideas Near Rooks Creek
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 Rooks Creek.
Pontiac station
Dwight station
Uptown Station
Gilman
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Pingree Grove and Springfield. Straight-line distance: 169.27 mi (272.42 km).
#1 Pingree Grove
Village in the United States
| Population | 9,986 |
| Coordinates | 42.0686400, -88.4134200 |
| Altitude | 278 |
| 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: 338 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 59m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 14m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 11m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 29m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 59m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 37m |
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 | $27.94 | $55.89 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $31.51 | $63.03 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $34.49 | $68.97 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $39.30 | $78.61 |
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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