How far is Salem, IL from Springfield, IL?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Salem and Springfield is 89.36 miles (143.8 km).
Flight distance from Salem, IL to Springfield, IL is 89.36 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 13 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 11 minutes to travel from Salem to Springfield with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Salem, Illinois to Springfield, Illinois is: 109.26 miles (175.84 km) by car.
Driving from Salem to Springfield will take approximately 02 hours 10 minutes.
#1 Salem
City in Illinois
| Population | 6952 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 38°37'37"N 88°56'44"W |
| Latitude | 38.6269900 |
| Longitude | -88.9456200 |
| Altitude | 165 |
| 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 Salem and Springfield
The distance between Salem and Springfield is 176 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 01 hours 57 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 Salem and Springfield. The current time is 00:00:09.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03 hours 38 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02 hours 43 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02 hours 11 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01 hours 49 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01 hours 33 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 01 hours 27 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 01 hours 21 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 14.59 liters (3.86 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Salem and Springfield.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Salem to Springfield is $13.91 (diesel $16.58).
Illinois gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.61 | $4.11 | $4.55 | $4.3 |
| Total | $13.91 | $15.85 | $17.55 | $16.58 |
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 27, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Salem and Springfield (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
