How far is Springfield, IL from Bushnell, IL?

The driving distance from Springfield, IL to Bushnell, IL is about 84.9 miles (136.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 15m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 69 miles (111.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 31m 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
84.97 mi
02h 15m
Flight
69.04 mi
111.11 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
69.04 mi
Kilometers
111.11 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
84.97 mi
Kilometers
136.74 km
Drive Time
02h 15m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 15m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bushnell
Sat, May 30, 4:43 PM CDT
Return by in Springfield
Sat, May 30, 6:59 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Springfield
2026-05-30T14:27
Arrive Bushnell
Sat, May 30, 4:43 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 15m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:16 AM to 12:16 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:58 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
Havana
IL

City in Mason County, Illinois, United States

From Springfield
42.4 mi
01h 07m
To Bushnell
42.5 mi
01h 07m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Saturday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
6 to 9 mph ENE
Destination
86°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Washington Street

    11 m · 7 sec · East Washington Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North 9th Street

    124 m · 19 sec · North 9th Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto East Jefferson Street

    8.1 mi · 15 min · East Jefferson Street

  4. 4

    Continue straight

    11.7 mi · 17 min

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    29.2 mi · 48 min

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    5.1 mi · 8 min

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    2.3 mi · 4 min

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    13.6 mi · 20 min

  9. 9

    Continue on North Broadway Street

    5.4 mi · 8 min · North Broadway Street

  10. 10

    Turn straight

    8.8 mi · 15 min

  11. 11

    Continue on North Green Street

    564 ft · 11 sec · North Green Street

  12. 12

    Continue on North Cole Street

    1759 ft · 41 sec · North Cole Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto East Gridley Street

    1262 ft · 1 min · East Gridley Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto North Crafford Street

    14 m · 2 sec · North Crafford Street

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Crafford Street

Car Route Details

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

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
15 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
East Jefferson Street
70 mi · 82%
North Broadway Street
5.42 mi · 6%
North Cole Street
0.33 mi
East Gridley Street
0.24 mi
North Green Street
0.11 mi
North 9th Street
0.08 mi
Longest Stretch

East Jefferson Street

Continue straight

29.2 mi · 00h 48m

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
02h 15m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.9 mi
69 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Havana
01h 07m from Springfield
Leave By
1:58 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Springfield and Mostly Sunny near Bushnell.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 84.9 miles (136.7 km) and usually takes 02h 15m 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?

Havana is a useful midpoint, sitting about 42.4 miles from Springfield and 42.5 miles from Bushnell.

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

The direct path is about 69 miles (111.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.9 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:58 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.31 one way or $22.63 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Springfield and Mostly Sunny near Bushnell.

Stop Ideas Near Havana

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Havana and the surrounding midpoint area.
Waterford Town Hall
Scenic stop 9.4 mi away

Waterford Town Hall

Lewistown , IL
Lewistown, IL 61542
Historical landmark
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 4.9 mi away

Havana Town Hall Supervisor

Havana , IL
Havana, IL 62644
City government office
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 4.9 mi away

Havana Water Works Clerk

Havana , IL
227 W Main St, Havana, IL 62644
Rating 3.0/5 4 reviews Water utility company

Transit and Meeting Points

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

BUS

Peoria, Illinois

52 mi away
6100 West Everett M. Dirksen Parkway
RAIL

Macomb

55 mi away
120 East Calhoun Street
RAIL

Lincoln

62 mi away
Broadway and North Chicago Sts.
RAIL

Springfield station

65 mi away
East Washington and North Third Sts.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Springfield and Bushnell. Straight-line distance: 69.04 mi (111.11 km).

Springfield

#1 Springfield

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

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

#2 Bushnell

Town in Florida, United States

Population2,825
Coordinates40.5528200, -90.5062400
Altitude199
CountryUnited States
Start: Springfield (-89.64371, 39.80172)
End: Bushnell (-90.50624, 40.55282)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 137 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 49m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 07m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 41m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 24m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 12m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 03m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3 gal
11.35 L · about $11.31
Round trip
$22.63
6 gal · 22.7 L
Estimated CO2
26.7 kg one way
Round trip: 53.3 kg / 118 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $11.31 $22.63
Mid-grade $4.25 $12.76 $25.52
Premium $4.65 $13.96 $27.92
Diesel $5.30 $15.91 $31.82

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 · May 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Springfield and Bushnell. The current time is 14:27:31.

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.