How far is Springfield, IL from Barry, IL?

The driving distance from Springfield, IL to Barry, IL is about 82.5 miles (132.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 35m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 74.5 miles (119.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 10m 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. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
82.44 mi
01h 35m
Flight
74.5 mi
119.89 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
74.5 mi
Kilometers
119.89 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
82.44 mi
Kilometers
132.68 km
Drive Time
01h 35m

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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 01h 35m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Barry
Wed, Apr 15, 2:12 AM CDT
Return by in Springfield
Wed, Apr 15, 3:48 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Springfield
2026-04-15T00:37
Arrive Barry
Wed, Apr 15, 2:12 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 35m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:35 AM to 11:35 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:20 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
Lynnville
IL

Human settlement in United States of America

From Springfield
41.1 mi
00h 47m
To Barry
41.3 mi
00h 47m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Wednesday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph SW
Destination
71°F
Wednesday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 1:00 AM CDT
Wind
12 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Washington Street

    816 ft · 27 sec · East Washington Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto South 11th Street

    3 mi · 7 min · South 11th Street

  3. 3

    Turn slight right

    125 m · 20 sec

  4. 4

    Turn straight onto East Stevenson Drive

    1981 ft · 48 sec · East Stevenson Drive

  5. 5

    Turn slight left

    1.2 km · 1 min

  6. 6

    Take the ramp straight

    108 m · 7 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on I 72 West: Jacksonville

    2042 ft · 43 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    76.6 mi · 1 hr 22 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward Barry

    1770 ft · 48 sec

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Township Road 1745E

    125 m · 11 sec · Township Road 1745E

  11. 11

    Continue on County Highway 4

    1188 ft · 33 sec · County Highway 4

  12. 12

    Continue on Rodgers Street

    2525 ft · 1 min · Rodgers Street

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Rodgers Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
13 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 72 West
77.3 mi · 94%
South 11th Street
2.98 mi · 4%
Rodgers Street
0.48 mi · 1%
East Stevenson Drive
0.44 mi · 1%
County Highway 4
0.22 mi
East Washington Street
0.15 mi
Longest Stretch

I 72 West

Merge slight left

76.6 mi · 01h 22m

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 35m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8 mi
74.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lynnville
00h 47m from Springfield
Leave By
3:20 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Springfield and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Barry.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 82.5 miles (132.7 km) and usually takes 01h 35m 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?

Lynnville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 41.1 miles from Springfield and 41.3 miles from Barry.

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

The direct path is about 74.5 miles (119.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 8 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 3:20 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.97 one way or $21.95 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25.9 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 Barry.

Stop Ideas Near Lynnville

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Lynnville, 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 Lynnville.

RAIL

Carlinville

60 mi away
128 Alton Rd.
RAIL

Springfield station

61 mi away
East Washington and North Third Sts.
RAIL

Alton

89 mi away
3400 College Ave.
RAIL

Macomb

90 mi away
120 East Calhoun Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Springfield and Barry. Straight-line distance: 74.5 mi (119.89 km).

Springfield

#1 Springfield

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

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

#2 Barry

City in Illinois, United States

Population1,208
Coordinates39.6942100, -91.0390200
Altitude218
CountryUnited States
Start: Springfield (-89.64371, 39.80172)
End: Barry (-91.03902, 39.69421)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 133 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 44m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 03m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 38m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 22m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 10m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 01m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.91 gal
11.01 L · about $10.97
Round trip
$21.95
5.82 gal · 22.02 L
Estimated CO2
25.9 kg one way
Round trip: 51.7 kg / 114 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $10.97 $21.95
Mid-grade $4.25 $12.38 $24.75
Premium $4.65 $13.54 $27.09
Diesel $5.30 $15.43 $30.87

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Springfield and Barry. The current time is 00:37:32.

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.