How far is Richmond, IL from Springfield, IL?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Richmond and Springfield is 197.44 miles (317.74 km).
Flight distance from Richmond, IL to Springfield, IL is 197.44 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 28 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 26 minutes to travel from Richmond to Springfield with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Richmond, Illinois to Springfield, Illinois is: 239.47 miles (385.38 km) by car.
Driving from Richmond to Springfield will take approximately 03 hours 54 minutes.
#1 Richmond
Place in Illinois United States of America
| Population | 1896 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 42°28'33"N 88°18'21"W |
| Latitude | 42.4758500 |
| Longitude | -88.3059300 |
| Altitude | 250 |
| 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 Richmond and Springfield
The distance between Richmond and Springfield is 385 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 04 hours 16 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 Richmond and Springfield. The current time is 23:16:34.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07 hours 58 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05 hours 59 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04 hours 47 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03 hours 59 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03 hours 25 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 03 hours 11 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 02 hours 59 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 31.99 liters (8.45 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Richmond and Springfield.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Richmond to Springfield is $30.48 (diesel $36.33).
Illinois gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.61 | $4.11 | $4.55 | $4.3 |
| Total | $30.48 | $34.75 | $38.46 | $36.33 |
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 24, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Richmond and Springfield (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
