How far is Silvis, IL from Springfield, IL?
The driving distance from Silvis, IL to Springfield, IL is about 163.3 miles (262.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 33m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 124.9 miles (201 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 07m 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.
Flight Distance
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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 02h 33m.
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.
Township in Sangamon County, Illinois
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Silvis and Springfield.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Silvis and Springfield.
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Start on 1st Avenue
1.3 km · 2 min · 1st Avenue
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Continue on North 2nd Avenue
1.9 mi · 3 min · North 2nd Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Colona Road
1.5 mi · 3 min · Colona Road
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Turn left onto Cleveland Road
1.6 km · 2 min · Cleveland Road
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Take the ramp left
1589 ft · 39 sec
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Merge slight left onto Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
3.3 mi · 4 min · Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
72.3 mi · 1 hr 17 min · Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 474 East: Indianapolis
1.6 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
13.8 mi · 15 min
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Merge slight left
1.4 mi · 1 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 155 South: Lincoln
1.2 km · 2 min
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Continue straight
31.8 mi · 34 min
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Merge slight left
28.7 mi · 31 min
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Take the exit slight right toward IL 97 West
2280 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left onto Clear Lake Avenue
2.1 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 Silvis 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.
Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
Keep slight left to continue on Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
72.3 mi · 01h 18m
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.
Sunny leaving Silvis 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 Silvis to Springfield?
The road trip is about 163.3 miles (262.8 km) and usually takes 02h 33m 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?
Maxwell is a useful midpoint, sitting about 80.9 miles from Silvis and 82.4 miles from Springfield.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 124.9 miles (201 km), while the road route adds roughly 38.4 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 1:22 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.72 one way or $43.44 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 51.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Silvis and Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny near Springfield.
Stop Ideas Near Maxwell
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Maxwell.
Peoria, Illinois
Galesburg station
Uptown Station
Kewanee
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Silvis and Springfield. Straight-line distance: 124.91 mi (201.02 km).
#1 Silvis
City in Rock Island County, Illinois, United States
| Population | 7,473 |
| Coordinates | 41.5122600, -90.4151300 |
| Altitude | 181 |
| 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: 263 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 26m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 04m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 15m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 43m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 19m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 02m |
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 | $21.72 | $43.44 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $24.50 | $48.99 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $26.81 | $53.61 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $30.55 | $61.10 |
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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