How far is Springfield, IL from Bunker Hill, IL?

The driving distance from Springfield, IL to Bunker Hill, IL is about 68.4 miles (110.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 24m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 54.9 miles (88.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 48m 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
68.41 mi
01h 24m
Flight
54.95 mi
88.44 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
54.95 mi
Kilometers
88.44 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
68.41 mi
Kilometers
110.1 km
Drive Time
01h 24m

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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 24m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bunker Hill
Thu, Apr 23, 1:45 AM CDT
Return by in Springfield
Thu, Apr 23, 3:09 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Springfield
2026-04-23T00:20
Arrive Bunker Hill
Thu, Apr 23, 1:45 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 24m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:24 AM to 11:24 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:42 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
Zanesville
IL

Township in Montgomery County, Illinois

From Springfield
34.2 mi
00h 42m
To Bunker Hill
34.2 mi
00h 42m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
8 to 17 mph S
Destination
80°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
8 to 21 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Springfield and Bunker Hill.

  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 left

    1255 ft · 24 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on I 55 South: Saint Louis

    51.2 mi · 55 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward Staunton

    2013 ft · 38 sec

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Staunton Road

    1.2 km · 1 min · Staunton Road

  11. 11

    Continue on East Main Street

    1.5 mi · 3 min · East Main Street

  12. 12

    Turn right onto North Hibbard Street

    115 m · 8 sec · North Hibbard Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto West North Street

    55 m · 8 sec · West North Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto North Edwardsville Street

    2823 ft · 48 sec · North Edwardsville Street

  15. 15

    Continue on Illinois Route 4

    1 km · 1 min · Illinois Route 4

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Staunton Bunker Hill Road

    7.9 mi · 11 min · Staunton Bunker Hill Road

  17. 17

    Continue on Warren Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · Warren Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Warren Street

Car Route Details

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

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
18 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
26.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 55 South
51.2 mi · 75%
Staunton Bunker Hill Road
7.88 mi · 12%
South 11th Street
2.98 mi · 4%
East Main Street
1.54 mi · 2%
Warren Street
0.76 mi · 1%
Staunton Road
0.73 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 55 South

Keep slight left to continue on I 55 South: Saint Louis

51.2 mi · 00h 55m

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 24m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.5 mi
54.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Zanesville
00h 42m from Springfield
Leave By
3:42 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Springfield and Mostly Sunny near Bunker Hill.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Springfield to Bunker Hill?

The road trip is about 68.4 miles (110.1 km) and usually takes 01h 24m 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?

Zanesville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 34.2 miles from Springfield and 34.2 miles from Bunker Hill.

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

The direct path is about 54.9 miles (88.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.5 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 3:42 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.09 one way or $18.18 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Springfield and Mostly Sunny near Bunker Hill.

Stop Ideas Near Zanesville

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

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

RAIL

Carlinville

21 mi away
128 Alton Rd.
RAIL

Springfield station

53 mi away
East Washington and North Third Sts.
RAIL

Alton

62 mi away
3400 College Ave.
RAIL

Gateway Transportation Center

91 mi away
551 South 16th St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Springfield and Bunker Hill. Straight-line distance: 54.95 mi (88.44 km).

Springfield

#1 Springfield

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

Population113,671
Coordinates39.8017200, -89.6437100
Altitude182
CountryUnited States
Bunker Hill

#2 Bunker Hill

City in Illinois, USA

Population1,664
Coordinates39.0428200, -89.9517700
Altitude202
CountryUnited States
Start: Springfield (-89.64371, 39.80172)
End: Bunker Hill (-89.95177, 39.04282)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 110 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 16m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 42m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 22m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 08m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 58m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 51m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.41 gal
9.14 L · about $9.09
Round trip
$18.18
4.82 gal · 18.28 L
Estimated CO2
21.4 kg one way
Round trip: 42.8 kg / 94 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $9.09 $18.18
Mid-grade $4.25 $10.25 $20.50
Premium $4.65 $11.22 $22.43
Diesel $5.30 $12.78 $25.57

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Springfield and Bunker Hill. The current time is 00:20:41.

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.