How far is Preston, IL from Springfield, IL?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Preston and Springfield is 117.73 miles (189.46 km).
Flight distance from Preston, IL to Springfield, IL is 117.73 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 16 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 15 minutes to travel from Preston to Springfield with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Preston, Illinois to Springfield, Illinois is: 139.7 miles (224.82 km) by car.
Driving from Preston to Springfield will take approximately 02 hours 21 minutes.
#1 Preston
Unincorporated community in Illinois, United States
| Population | 1203 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 38°6'22"N 89°51'36"W |
| Latitude | 38.1061600 |
| Longitude | -89.8601000 |
| Altitude | 143 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Springfield
The capital of Illinois and the county seat of Sangamon County. It is located on the Sangamon River in central Illinois. Springfield is known for its many colleges and universities, its many parks and green spaces, and its many attractions, such as the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum and the Illinois State Capitol.
| Population | 113671 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 39°48'6"N 89°38'37"W |
| Latitude | 39.8017200 |
| Longitude | -89.6437100 |
| Altitude | 182 |
| Country | United States |
Ending point in Springfield: East Washington Street (-89.643712,39.801639)
Estimated Travel Time Between Preston and Springfield
The distance between Preston and Springfield is 225 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 02 hours 29 minutes if you drive your car at an average speed of 90 kilometers / hour. For different choices, please review the avg. speed travel time table on the below.
There is no time difference between Preston and Springfield. The current time is 03:48:35.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04 hours 39 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03 hours 29 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02 hours 47 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02 hours 19 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01 hours 59 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 01 hours 51 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 01 hours 44 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 18.66 liters (4.93 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Preston and Springfield.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Preston to Springfield is $17.78 (diesel $21.2).
Illinois gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.61 | $4.11 | $4.55 | $4.3 |
| Total | $17.78 | $20.27 | $22.43 | $21.2 |
Take a look at our Gas Cost Calculator feature. It will figure out how much it will cost to drive this particular distance.
The average gas price (in Illinois ) per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $3.607 (Diesel $4.300) /gallon. Last changed prices on April 25, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Preston and Springfield (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
