How far is Springfield, IL from Adams, IL?
The driving distance from Springfield, IL to Adams, IL is about 102.3 miles (164.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 15m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 82.6 miles (132.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 31m 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 15m.
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 Scott County, Illinois, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Springfield and Adams.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Springfield and Adams.
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Start on East Washington Street
816 ft · 27 sec · East Washington Street
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Turn right onto South 11th Street
3 mi · 7 min · South 11th Street
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Turn slight right
125 m · 20 sec
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Turn straight onto East Stevenson Drive
1981 ft · 48 sec · East Stevenson Drive
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Turn slight left
1.2 km · 1 min
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Take the ramp straight
108 m · 7 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 72 West: Jacksonville
2042 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left
86.5 mi · 1 hr 33 min
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Take the exit slight right toward IL 96: Payson, Hull
1695 ft · 41 sec
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Turn right onto Illinois Route 96
2.7 mi · 5 min · Illinois Route 96
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Continue on South Avenue
1.9 mi · 3 min · South Avenue
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Turn right onto South Avenue
1.1 mi · 4 min · South Avenue
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Continue on East 1700th Street
4.2 mi · 16 min · East 1700th Street
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Turn left onto County Road 38
1 km · 3 min · County Road 38
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Turn right onto County Road 1635E
99 m · 19 sec · County Road 1635E
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Turn left onto County Road 735N
99 m · 14 sec · County Road 735N
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · County Road 735N
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Springfield and Adams.
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
86.5 mi · 01h 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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Springfield and Sunny near Adams.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Springfield to Adams?
The road trip is about 102.3 miles (164.7 km) and usually takes 02h 15m 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?
Exeter is a useful midpoint, sitting about 51.1 miles from Springfield and 51.3 miles from Adams.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 82.6 miles (132.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.7 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 1:58 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.61 one way or $27.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 32.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Springfield and Sunny near Adams.
Stop Ideas Near Exeter
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 Exeter.
Carlinville
Springfield station
Quincy
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Springfield and Adams. Straight-line distance: 82.59 mi (132.92 km).
#1 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 |
#2 Adams
Civil town in Adams County, Wisconsin
| Population | 1,536 |
| Coordinates | 39.8653200, -91.1982000 |
| Altitude | 235 |
| Country | United States |
End: Adams (-91.1982, 39.86532)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 165 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 24m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 33m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 02m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 42m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 27m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 16m |
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 | $13.61 | $27.23 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $15.35 | $30.71 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $16.80 | $33.60 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $19.15 | $38.29 |
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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