How far is Roscoe, IL from Springfield, IL?

The driving distance from Roscoe, IL to Springfield, IL is about 208 miles (334.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 15m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 183.4 miles (295.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 30m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
207.98 mi
03h 15m
Flight
183.44 mi
295.22 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
183.44 mi
Kilometers
295.22 km
Flight Time
00h 22m

Driving Distance

Road route
207.98 mi
Kilometers
334.71 km
Drive Time
03h 15m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 03h 15m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Springfield
Sun, Apr 26, 12:00 AM CDT
Return by in Roscoe
Sun, Apr 26, 3:15 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Roscoe
2026-04-25T20:45
Arrive Springfield
Sun, Apr 26, 12:00 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 15m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:15 AM to 11:15 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:30 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Roscoe
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Rutland
IL

Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America

From Roscoe
103.9 mi
01h 37m
To Springfield
104.1 mi
01h 37m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
68°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 25 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NE
Destination
75°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 25 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
6 to 9 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    32 m · 10 sec · Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Bridge Street

    1128 ft · 22 sec · Bridge Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Belvidere Road

    4.5 mi · 8 min · Belvidere Road

  4. 4

    Turn right

    58 m · 7 sec

  5. 5

    Turn straight onto West Lane Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · West Lane Road

  6. 6

    Take the ramp right

    2836 ft · 1 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Jane Addams Memorial Tollway

    8.3 mi · 9 min · Jane Addams Memorial Tollway

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on I 39, US 51 South: Bloomington

    1.3 km · 53 sec

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    2.1 mi · 2 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight right

    119.5 mi · 2 hr 8 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on I 55 South, US 51 South: Peoria, Champaign, Saint Louis, Decatur

    7.6 mi · 8 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on I 55 South: Saint Louis, Springfield

    59.5 mi · 1 hr 4 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward IL 97 West

    2280 ft · 43 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Clear Lake Avenue

    2.1 mi · 4 min · Clear Lake Avenue

  15. 15

    Continue on East Jefferson Street

    2261 ft · 1 min · East Jefferson Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto North 7th Street

    124 m · 19 sec · North 7th Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto East Washington Street

    768 ft · 24 sec · East Washington Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Washington Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
18 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 39
122 mi · 59%
I 55 South
67.1 mi · 32%
Jane Addams Memorial Tollway
8.34 mi · 4%
Belvidere Road
4.53 mi · 2%
Clear Lake Avenue
2.12 mi · 1%
West Lane Road
1.78 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 39

Keep slight right

119 mi · 02h 08m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
03h 15m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+24.6 mi
183.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Rutland
01h 37m from Roscoe
Leave By
10:30 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Roscoe and Sunny near Springfield.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Roscoe to Springfield?

The road trip is about 208 miles (334.7 km) and usually takes 03h 15m 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?

Rutland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 103.9 miles from Roscoe and 104.1 miles from Springfield.

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

The direct path is about 183.4 miles (295.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.6 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 10:30 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.68 one way or $55.36 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 65.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Roscoe and Sunny near Springfield.

Stop Ideas Near Rutland

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Rutland, 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 Rutland.

RAIL

Pontiac station

36 mi away
721 West Washington St.
RAIL

Dwight station

53 mi away
119 West Main St.
RAIL

Uptown Station

53 mi away
100 East Parkinson St.
RAIL

Princeton

57 mi away
107 Bicentennial Dr.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Roscoe and Springfield. Straight-line distance: 183.44 mi (295.22 km).

Roscoe

#1 Roscoe

Town

Population10,406
Coordinates42.4133500, -89.0092700
Altitude225
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: Main Street (-89.009492, 42.413347)
End: East Washington Street (-89.643712, 39.801639)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 335 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 55m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 11m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 09m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 27m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 58m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 35m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.34 gal
27.78 L · about $27.68
Round trip
$55.36
14.68 gal · 55.56 L
Estimated CO2
65.2 kg one way
Round trip: 130.5 kg / 288 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $27.68 $55.36
Mid-grade $4.25 $31.22 $62.43
Premium $4.65 $34.16 $68.32
Diesel $5.30 $38.93 $77.86

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 26, 2026

There is no time difference between Roscoe and Springfield. The current time is 20:45:14.

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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.