How far is Spring Valley, IL from Springfield, IL?
The driving distance from Spring Valley, IL to Springfield, IL is about 84.8 miles (136.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 45m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 71.1 miles (114.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 30m 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 01h 45m.
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.
City in Morgan County, Illinois, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Spring Valley and Springfield.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Spring Valley and Springfield.
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Start on East 2753rd Lane
550 ft · 24 sec · East 2753rd Lane
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Continue on North 950th Avenue
1.2 mi · 5 min · North 950th Avenue
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Turn right onto East 2873rd Lane
3 mi · 7 min · East 2873rd Lane
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Continue on County Highway 14
2.8 mi · 7 min · County Highway 14
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Illinois Route 104
2.8 mi · 5 min · Illinois Route 104
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Continue on Mill Street
18.3 mi · 32 min · Mill Street
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Continue on Main Street
1.5 mi · 3 min · Main Street
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Continue on Illinois Route 104
2.3 mi · 4 min · Illinois Route 104
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Continue straight
1.5 km · 1 min
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Continue on US Highway 67
17.5 mi · 20 min · US Highway 67
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Take the exit slight right toward I 72 East: Quincy
1842 ft · 45 sec
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Merge slight left
30.5 mi · 33 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 Spring Valley 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 East
Merge slight left
30.5 mi · 00h 33m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Spring Valley 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 Spring Valley to Springfield?
The road trip is about 84.8 miles (136.4 km) and usually takes 01h 45m 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?
Markham is a useful midpoint, sitting about 44.7 miles from Spring Valley and 40 miles from Springfield.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 71.1 miles (114.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.7 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 3:00 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.28 one way or $22.55 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Spring Valley and Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny near Springfield.
Stop Ideas Near Markham
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 Markham.
Springfield station
Carlinville
Macomb
Quincy
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Spring Valley and Springfield. Straight-line distance: 71.12 mi (114.46 km).
#1 Spring Valley
City in Illinois, United States
| Population | 5,065 |
| Coordinates | 39.8967100, -90.9787500 |
| Altitude | 184 |
| 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: 136 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 49m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 07m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 41m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 24m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 12m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 03m |
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 | $11.28 | $22.55 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $12.72 | $25.43 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $13.92 | $27.83 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $15.86 | $31.72 |
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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