How far is Springfield, IL from Blue Ridge, IL?

The driving distance from Springfield, IL to Blue Ridge, IL is about 91.3 miles (147 km), with a travel time of about 01h 51m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 69.1 miles (111.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 43m 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
91.34 mi
01h 51m
Flight
69.1 mi
111.2 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
69.1 mi
Kilometers
111.2 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
91.34 mi
Kilometers
147 km
Drive Time
01h 51m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 51m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Blue Ridge
Sun, Apr 19, 9:48 AM CDT
Return by in Springfield
Sun, Apr 19, 11:39 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Springfield
2026-04-19T07:56
Arrive Blue Ridge
Sun, Apr 19, 9:48 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 51m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:52 AM to 11:52 AM CDT

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

Leave by
2:46 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
Oreana
IL

Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America

From Springfield
45.6 mi
00h 55m
To Blue Ridge
45.7 mi
00h 55m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
60°F
Sunday

Patchy Frost then Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
7 to 14 mph WNW
Destination
56°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
13 to 22 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Springfield and Blue Ridge.

  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

    36.5 mi · 39 min

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    36.2 mi · 39 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward IL 47: Mahomet

    1676 ft · 43 sec

  7. 7

    Turn left onto County Road 300 E

    4.1 mi · 6 min · County Road 300 E

  8. 8

    Continue on South Division Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · South Division Street

  9. 9

    Turn right onto East Oak Street

    1853 ft · 51 sec · East Oak Street

  10. 10

    Turn left onto South Lombard Street

    2633 ft · 1 min · South Lombard Street

  11. 11

    Continue on County Road 400 East

    147 m · 12 sec · County Road 400 East

  12. 12

    Take the ramp left toward I 74 West: Bloomington

    1642 ft · 41 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    5.1 mi · 5 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward Mansfield

    1599 ft · 34 sec

  15. 15

    Turn right

    693 ft · 19 sec

  16. 16

    Turn straight onto North 1300 East Road

    3 mi · 7 min · North 1300 East Road

  17. 17

    Turn right onto East 3300 North Road

    2712 ft · 2 min · East 3300 North Road

  18. 18

    Turn left

    139 m · 33 sec

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
19 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Clear Lake Avenue
75.2 mi · 82%
I 74 West
5.39 mi · 6%
County Road 300 E
4.12 mi · 5%
North 1300 East Road
3.03 mi · 3%
South Division Street
0.93 mi · 1%
East 3300 North Road
0.51 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Clear Lake Avenue

Continue straight

36.5 mi · 00h 39m

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 51m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+22.2 mi
69.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Oreana
00h 55m from Springfield
Leave By
2:46 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Patchy Frost then Sunny leaving Springfield and Sunny near Blue Ridge.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Springfield to Blue Ridge?

The road trip is about 91.3 miles (147 km) and usually takes 01h 51m 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?

Oreana is a useful midpoint, sitting about 45.6 miles from Springfield and 45.7 miles from Blue Ridge.

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

The direct path is about 69.1 miles (111.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.2 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 2:46 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.14 one way or $24.29 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 28.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Patchy Frost then Sunny around Springfield and Sunny near Blue Ridge.

Stop Ideas Near Oreana

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

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

RAIL

Lincoln

48 mi away
Broadway and North Chicago Sts.
RAIL

Illinois Terminal

57 mi away
45 East University Ave.
RAIL

Uptown Station

64 mi away
100 East Parkinson St.
RAIL

Mattoon station

66 mi away
1718 Broadway Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Springfield and Blue Ridge. Straight-line distance: 69.1 mi (111.2 km).

Springfield

#1 Springfield

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

Population113,671
Coordinates39.8017200, -89.6437100
Altitude182
CountryUnited States
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#2 Blue Ridge

Unincorporated community in Illinois

Population1,416
Coordinates40.2678100, -88.4881200
Altitude240
CountryUnited States
Start: Springfield (-89.64371, 39.80172)
End: Blue Ridge (-88.48812, 40.26781)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 147 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 02m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 17m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 49m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 31m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 18m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 08m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.22 gal
12.2 L · about $12.14
Round trip
$24.29
6.44 gal · 24.4 L
Estimated CO2
28.6 kg one way
Round trip: 57.2 kg / 126 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $12.14 $24.29
Mid-grade $4.25 $13.69 $27.39
Premium $4.65 $14.99 $29.97
Diesel $5.30 $17.08 $34.16

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Springfield and Blue Ridge. The current time is 07:56:23.

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.