How far is Saint Anne, IL from Springfield, IL?
The driving distance from Saint Anne, IL to Springfield, IL is about 159.6 miles (256.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 34m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 132.1 miles (212.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 09m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 34m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Village in Champaign County, Illinois, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Saint Anne and Springfield.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Saint Anne and Springfield.
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Start on South Chicago Avenue
1418 ft · 1 min · South Chicago Avenue
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Turn right onto West Guertin Street
2685 ft · 1 min · West Guertin Street
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Continue on E 7000S Road
1899 ft · 32 sec · E 7000S Road
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Turn right onto County Highway 37
5.7 mi · 10 min · County Highway 37
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Continue on East 7750S Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · East 7750S Road
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Turn left onto South 1000 East Road
1328 ft · 28 sec · South 1000 East Road
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Turn right onto East 8000 South Road
2.5 mi · 4 min · East 8000 South Road
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Keep slight left to continue on Chebanse Road
3234 ft · 1 min · Chebanse Road
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Take the ramp left toward I 57 South: Champaign
1129 ft · 27 sec
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Merge slight left
66.2 mi · 1 hr 11 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 72 West: Decatur
2596 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
78.3 mi · 1 hr 24 min
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Continue on Clear Lake Avenue
2.3 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 Saint Anne 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 72 West
Merge slight left
78.3 mi · 01h 24m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny leaving Saint Anne and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Springfield.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Saint Anne to Springfield?
The road trip is about 159.6 miles (256.9 km) and usually takes 02h 34m 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?
Bondville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 79.7 miles from Saint Anne and 79.9 miles from Springfield.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 132.1 miles (212.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.5 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 1:20 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.23 one way or $42.46 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 50 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny around Saint Anne and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Springfield.
Stop Ideas Near Bondville
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Saint Anne and Springfield. Straight-line distance: 132.09 mi (212.58 km).
#1 Saint Anne
Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America
| Population | 1,174 |
| Coordinates | 41.0250300, -87.7139200 |
| Altitude | 203 |
| 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: 257 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 19m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 59m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 11m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 39m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 16m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 59m |
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 | $21.23 | $42.46 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $23.94 | $47.89 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $26.20 | $52.40 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $29.86 | $59.72 |
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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