How far is Ramsey, IL from Springfield, IL?

The driving distance from Ramsey, IL to Springfield, IL is about 61.7 miles (99.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 13m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 53.6 miles (86.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 27m 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
61.69 mi
01h 13m
Flight
53.63 mi
86.31 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
53.63 mi
Kilometers
86.31 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
61.69 mi
Kilometers
99.28 km
Drive Time
01h 13m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 13m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Springfield
Wed, Apr 22, 11:12 PM CDT
Return by in Ramsey
Thu, Apr 23, 12:26 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Ramsey
2026-04-22T21:59
Arrive Springfield
Wed, Apr 22, 11:12 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 13m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:14 AM to 11:14 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:02 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Ramsey
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
Taylorville
IL

City in Christian County, Illinois

From Ramsey
30.8 mi
00h 36m
To Springfield
30.9 mi
00h 36m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
8 mph SW
Destination
77°F
Wednesday

Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Front Street

    33 m · 13 sec · East Front Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto West Main Street

    59 m · 14 sec · West Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto South Superior Street

    14.6 mi · 17 min · South Superior Street

  4. 4

    Continue on County Road 2400 East

    2 mi · 3 min · County Road 2400 East

  5. 5

    Continue on Fair Avenue

    3070 ft · 2 min · Fair Avenue

  6. 6

    Continue on South Poplar Street

    1675 ft · 29 sec · South Poplar Street

  7. 7

    Turn left onto West 2nd Street

    1948 ft · 1 min · West 2nd Street

  8. 8

    Turn right onto South State Street

    1084 ft · 53 sec · South State Street

  9. 9

    Turn left onto West Washington Street

    1470 ft · 46 sec · West Washington Street

  10. 10

    Continue on N 2000 East Road

    5.4 mi · 8 min · N 2000 East Road

  11. 11

    Continue on State Route 29

    5.1 mi · 8 min · State Route 29

  12. 12

    Continue on East Park Street

    5.3 mi · 8 min · East Park Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto North Webster Street

    2286 ft · 33 sec · North Webster Street

  14. 14

    Continue on West Springfield Road

    15.7 mi · 19 min · West Springfield Road

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    1.3 mi · 1 min

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    5.4 mi · 8 min

  17. 17

    Continue straight

    1.1 mi · 1 min

  18. 18

    Turn straight

    1 mi · 2 min

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Clear Lake Avenue

    1.8 mi · 4 min · Clear Lake Avenue

  20. 20

    Continue on East Jefferson Street

    2261 ft · 1 min · East Jefferson Street

  21. 21

    Turn left onto North 7th Street

    124 m · 19 sec · North 7th Street

  22. 22

    Turn left onto East Washington Street

    768 ft · 24 sec · East Washington Street

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Washington Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Ramsey and Springfield.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
23 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
37.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Springfield Road
23.4 mi · 38%
South Superior Street
14.6 mi · 24%
N 2000 East Road
5.37 mi · 9%
East Park Street
5.31 mi · 9%
State Route 29
5.15 mi · 8%
County Road 2400 East
2 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

West Springfield Road

Continue on West Springfield Road

15.7 mi · 00h 19m

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 13m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.1 mi
53.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Taylorville
00h 36m from Ramsey
Leave By
4:02 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny leaving Ramsey 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 Ramsey to Springfield?

The road trip is about 61.7 miles (99.3 km) and usually takes 01h 13m 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?

Taylorville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 30.8 miles from Ramsey and 30.9 miles from Springfield.

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

The direct path is about 53.6 miles (86.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.1 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 4:02 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.22 one way or $16.44 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny around Ramsey and Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny near Springfield.

Stop Ideas Near Taylorville

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Taylorville, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Springfield station

42 mi away
East Washington and North Third Sts.
RAIL

Carlinville

59 mi away
128 Alton Rd.
RAIL

Lincoln

67 mi away
Broadway and North Chicago Sts.
RAIL

Mattoon station

79 mi away
1718 Broadway Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Ramsey and Springfield. Straight-line distance: 53.63 mi (86.31 km).

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#1 Ramsey

Village in Illinois, United States

Population1,003
Coordinates39.1444900, -89.1086800
Altitude186
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 Front Street (-89.108955, 39.144507)
End: East Washington Street (-89.643712, 39.801639)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 99 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 03m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 32m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 14m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 01m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 52m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 46m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.18 gal
8.24 L · about $8.22
Round trip
$16.44
4.36 gal · 16.48 L
Estimated CO2
19.4 kg one way
Round trip: 38.7 kg / 85 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $8.22 $16.44
Mid-grade $4.25 $9.27 $18.54
Premium $4.65 $10.15 $20.29
Diesel $5.30 $11.56 $23.13

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 Ramsey and Springfield. The current time is 21:59:04.

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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.