How far is Springfield, IL from Athens, IL?
The driving distance from Springfield, IL to Athens, IL is about 14.7 miles (23.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 26m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 11.8 miles (19 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 52m 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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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Springfield and Athens.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Springfield and Athens.
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Start on East Washington Street
11 m · 7 sec · East Washington Street
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Turn left onto North 9th Street
124 m · 19 sec · North 9th Street
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Turn left onto East Jefferson Street
1.1 mi · 3 min · East Jefferson Street
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Turn right onto North Walnut Street
1.4 km · 2 min · North Walnut Street
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Continue on J. David Jones Parkway
2.6 mi · 5 min · J. David Jones Parkway
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Continue on North Walnut Street Road
3 mi · 4 min · North Walnut Street Road
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Continue on North State Rt 29
2.5 mi · 3 min · North State Rt 29
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Continue on 1st Street
3.6 mi · 6 min · 1st Street
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Turn left onto Springfield Road
1810 ft · 1 min · Springfield Road
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Continue on East Hargrave Street
2666 ft · 2 min · East Hargrave Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto North Main Street
33 m · 4 sec · North Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Springfield and Athens.
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.
1st Street
Continue on 1st Street
3.61 mi · 00h 06m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Springfield and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Athens.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Springfield to Athens?
The road trip is about 14.7 miles (23.6 km) and usually takes 00h 26m 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?
Cantrall is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.3 miles from Springfield and 7.3 miles from Athens.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 11.8 miles (19 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.9 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 7:38 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.96 one way or $3.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Springfield and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Athens.
Stop Ideas Near Cantrall
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 Cantrall.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Springfield and Athens. Straight-line distance: 11.79 mi (18.98 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 Athens
City in Menard County, Illinois, United States
| Population | 1,893 |
| Coordinates | 39.9608800, -89.7239900 |
| Altitude | 183 |
| Country | United States |
End: Athens (-89.72399, 39.96088)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 24 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 10m |
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 | $1.96 | $3.92 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $2.21 | $4.42 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $2.42 | $4.84 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $2.76 | $5.52 |
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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