How far is Springfield, IL from Assumption, IL?

The driving distance from Springfield, IL to Assumption, IL is about 58.8 miles (94.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 10m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 37.2 miles (59.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 20m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
58.81 mi
01h 10m
Flight
37.13 mi
59.76 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
37.13 mi
Kilometers
59.76 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
58.81 mi
Kilometers
94.65 km
Drive Time
01h 10m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 10m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Assumption
Wed, Apr 15, 10:41 PM CDT
Return by in Springfield
Wed, Apr 15, 11:51 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Springfield
2026-04-15T21:30
Arrive Assumption
Wed, Apr 15, 10:41 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 10m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:10 AM to 11:10 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:10 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Springfield
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Harristown
IL

Village in the United States

From Springfield
29.4 mi
00h 35m
To Assumption
29.5 mi
00h 35m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Today

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 7:00 AM CDT
Wind
12 to 16 mph SSW
Destination
67°F
Overnight

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 4:00 AM CDT
Wind
14 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Springfield and Assumption.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Springfield and Assumption.

  1. 1

    Start on East Washington Street

    1206 ft · 42 sec · East Washington Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North 12th Street

    1013 ft · 36 sec · North 12th Street

  3. 3

    Turn straight onto Clear Lake Avenue

    2.5 mi · 5 min · Clear Lake Avenue

  4. 4

    Continue straight

    29.5 mi · 32 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward US 36 East, US 51 South: Decatur, Pana

    1656 ft · 41 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on US 51 South: Pana

    3132 ft · 1 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    24.6 mi · 28 min

  8. 8

    Turn right onto County Highway 6

    825 ft · 23 sec · County Highway 6

  9. 9

    Continue on East 1200 North Road

    2240 ft · 1 min · East 1200 North Road

  10. 10

    Turn left onto North Oak Street

    1151 ft · 53 sec · North Oak Street

  11. 11

    Turn right onto East 1st Street

    32 m · 5 sec · East 1st Street

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East 1st Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Springfield and Assumption.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
12 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Clear Lake Avenue
32 mi · 54%
US 51 South
25.2 mi · 43%
East 1200 North Road
0.42 mi · 1%
US 36 East
0.31 mi · 1%
East Washington Street
0.23 mi
North Oak Street
0.22 mi
Longest Stretch

Clear Lake Avenue

Continue straight

29.5 mi · 00h 32m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 10m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+21.6 mi
37.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Harristown
00h 35m from Springfield
Leave By
4:10 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Springfield and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Assumption.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Springfield to Assumption?

The road trip is about 58.8 miles (94.6 km) and usually takes 01h 10m 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?

Harristown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 29.4 miles from Springfield and 29.5 miles from Assumption.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 37.2 miles (59.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.6 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 4:10 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.84 one way or $15.69 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Springfield and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Assumption.

Stop Ideas Near Harristown

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Harristown, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Harristown.

RAIL

Lincoln

40 mi away
Broadway and North Chicago Sts.
RAIL

Springfield station

49 mi away
East Washington and North Third Sts.
RAIL

Uptown Station

73 mi away
100 East Parkinson St.
RAIL

Mattoon station

73 mi away
1718 Broadway Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Springfield and Assumption. Straight-line distance: 37.13 mi (59.76 km).

Springfield

#1 Springfield

The capital of Illinois and the county seat of Sangamon County.

Population113,671
Coordinates39.8017200, -89.6437100
Altitude182
CountryUnited States
Assumption

#2 Assumption

City in Christian County, Illinois, United States

Population1,056
Coordinates39.5203200, -89.0489700
Altitude197
CountryUnited States
Start: Springfield (-89.64371, 39.80172)
End: Assumption (-89.04897, 39.52032)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 95 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 57m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 28m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 10m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 58m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 50m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 44m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.08 gal
7.86 L · about $7.84
Round trip
$15.69
4.16 gal · 15.72 L
Estimated CO2
18.5 kg one way
Round trip: 37 kg / 82 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $7.84 $15.69
Mid-grade $4.25 $8.85 $17.69
Premium $4.65 $9.68 $19.36
Diesel $5.30 $11.03 $22.06

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Illinois · Apr 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Springfield and Assumption. The current time is 21:30:54.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.