How far is South Jacksonville, IL from Springfield, IL?
The driving distance from South Jacksonville, IL to Springfield, IL is about 43.6 miles (70.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 45m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 31.7 miles (51 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 30m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 45m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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.
Sunny
Patchy Frost then Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between South Jacksonville and Springfield.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between South Jacksonville and Springfield.
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Start on East Vandalia Road
91 m · 17 sec · East Vandalia Road
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Turn right onto South Main Street
1 mi · 2 min · South Main Street
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Turn right onto East Morton Avenue
2.5 mi · 4 min · East Morton Avenue
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Continue on Old Route 36
1.5 km · 1 min · Old Route 36
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Turn left
1635 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left
22.1 mi · 24 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Springfield, Loami
1564 ft · 31 sec
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Turn left onto Old Route 54
1571 ft · 34 sec · Old Route 54
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Continue on Wabash Avenue
2.5 mi · 4 min · Wabash Avenue
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Turn left onto Veterans Parkway
1.4 mi · 2 min · Veterans Parkway
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Take the exit slight right
955 ft · 28 sec
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Turn straight onto West Monroe Street
1.3 mi · 3 min · West Monroe Street
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Turn left onto Chatham Road
653 ft · 20 sec · Chatham Road
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Turn right onto West Washington Street
1.4 mi · 4 min · West Washington Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto North Lewis Street
25 m · 5 sec · North Lewis Street
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Turn right onto West Washington Street
1.4 km · 2 min · West 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 South Jacksonville and Springfield.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Old Route 36
Merge slight left
22.1 mi · 00h 24m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Sunny leaving South Jacksonville and Patchy Frost then Sunny near Springfield.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from South Jacksonville to Springfield?
The road trip is about 43.6 miles (70.2 km) and usually takes 00h 45m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
New Berlin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.6 miles from South Jacksonville and 26 miles from Springfield.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 31.7 miles (51 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.9 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:00 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.81 one way or $11.61 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around South Jacksonville and Patchy Frost then Sunny near Springfield.
Stop Ideas Near New Berlin
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 New Berlin.
Springfield station
Carlinville
Lincoln
Alton
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between South Jacksonville and Springfield. Straight-line distance: 31.7 mi (51.02 km).
#1 South Jacksonville
City in Illinois, United States of America
| Population | 3,075 |
| Coordinates | 39.7086600, -90.2281800 |
| Altitude | 189 |
| 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: 70 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 27m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 05m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 32m |
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 | $5.81 | $11.61 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $6.55 | $13.10 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $7.17 | $14.33 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $8.17 | $16.34 |
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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