How far is Springfield, IL from Casner, IL?

The driving distance from Springfield, IL to Casner, IL is about 47.9 miles (77.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 02m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 45.2 miles (72.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 04m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
Trip Tools

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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
47.9 mi
01h 02m
Flight
45.25 mi
72.83 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
45.25 mi
Kilometers
72.83 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
47.9 mi
Kilometers
77.09 km
Drive Time
01h 02m

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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 02m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Casner
Thu, May 14, 12:17 AM CDT
Return by in Springfield
Thu, May 14, 1:19 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Springfield
2026-05-13T23:15
Arrive Casner
Thu, May 14, 12:17 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 02m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:02 AM to 11:02 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:26 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
Illiopolis
IL

Township in Sangamon County, Illinois

From Springfield
23.9 mi
00h 31m
To Casner
24 mi
00h 31m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, May 13 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
9 to 16 mph NNW
Destination
71°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, May 13 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 23 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    29.5 mi · 32 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward US 36 East, US 51 South: Decatur, Pana

    1656 ft · 41 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on US 36 East: Decatur

    6.9 mi · 10 min

  7. 7

    Turn slight right

    8.1 mi · 12 min

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Bentonville Road

    627 ft · 33 sec · Bentonville Road

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Lark Drive

    92 m · 14 sec · Lark Drive

  10. 10

    Turn right

    13 m · 3 sec

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
11 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
23 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Clear Lake Avenue
32 mi · 67%
US 36 East
7.17 mi · 15%
East Washington Street
0.23 mi
North 12th Street
0.19 mi
Bentonville Road
0.12 mi
Lark Drive
0.06 mi
Longest Stretch

Clear Lake Avenue

Continue straight

29.5 mi · 00h 32m

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 02m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.7 mi
45.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Illiopolis
00h 31m from Springfield
Leave By
4:26 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Springfield and Sunny near Casner.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 47.9 miles (77.1 km) and usually takes 01h 02m 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?

Illiopolis is a useful midpoint, sitting about 23.9 miles from Springfield and 24 miles from Casner.

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

The direct path is about 45.2 miles (72.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.7 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 4:26 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.37 one way or $12.75 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Springfield and Sunny near Casner.

Stop Ideas Near Illiopolis

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

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

RAIL

Lincoln

34 mi away
Broadway and North Chicago Sts.
RAIL

Springfield station

35 mi away
East Washington and North Third Sts.
RAIL

Uptown Station

76 mi away
100 East Parkinson St.
RAIL

Carlinville

85 mi away
128 Alton Rd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Springfield and Casner. Straight-line distance: 45.25 mi (72.83 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 Casner

Unincorporated community in Illinois, United States

Population1,186
Coordinates39.8003100, -88.7911800
Altitude215
CountryUnited States
Start: Springfield (-89.64371, 39.80172)
End: Casner (-88.79118, 39.80031)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 77 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 35m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 11m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 57m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 47m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 41m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 35m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.69 gal
6.4 L · about $6.37
Round trip
$12.75
3.38 gal · 12.8 L
Estimated CO2
15 kg one way
Round trip: 30 kg / 66 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $6.37 $12.75
Mid-grade $4.25 $7.19 $14.38
Premium $4.65 $7.87 $15.73
Diesel $5.30 $8.96 $17.93

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 14, 2026

There is no time difference between Springfield and Casner. The current time is 23:15:35.

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.