How far is Springfield, IL from Cincinnati, IL?
The driving distance from Springfield, IL to Cincinnati, IL is about 156.4 miles (251.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 30m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 114.2 miles (183.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 00m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 30m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Township in Fayette County, Illinois
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Rain Showers
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Springfield and Cincinnati.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Springfield and Cincinnati.
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Start on East Washington Street
1206 ft · 42 sec · East Washington Street
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Turn left onto North 12th Street
1013 ft · 36 sec · North 12th Street
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Turn straight onto Clear Lake Avenue
1.7 mi · 3 min · Clear Lake Avenue
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Turn right onto North Dirksen Parkway
1.6 km · 2 min · North Dirksen Parkway
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Turn left
538 ft · 18 sec
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Turn straight
1.8 mi · 2 min
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Continue straight
4.7 mi · 7 min
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Continue straight
1.3 mi · 2 min
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Continue straight
15.7 mi · 20 min
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Continue on North Webster Street
2218 ft · 35 sec · North Webster Street
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Turn left onto West Park Street
5.3 mi · 8 min · West Park Street
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Continue on State Route 29
5.1 mi · 8 min · State Route 29
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Continue on N 2000 East Road
5.4 mi · 8 min · N 2000 East Road
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Continue on West Washington Street
1 km · 2 min · West Washington Street
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Turn right onto North Poplar Street
3072 ft · 1 min · North Poplar Street
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Turn straight onto Fair Avenue
3070 ft · 2 min · Fair Avenue
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Continue on County Road 2400 E
2 mi · 3 min · County Road 2400 E
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Continue on 300 East Road
15.1 mi · 17 min · 300 East Road
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Continue on County Road 875 East
11.1 mi · 13 min · County Road 875 East
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Continue on North Kennedy Boulevard
1.5 mi · 2 min · North Kennedy Boulevard
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Turn left onto West Gallatin Street
2405 ft · 34 sec · West Gallatin Street
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Turn right
554 ft · 7 sec
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Continue on United States Highway 51
13.4 mi · 15 min · United States Highway 51
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Continue on 250E
10.4 mi · 12 min · 250E
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Turn left
7.6 mi · 9 min
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Take the exit left
1847 ft · 45 sec
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Merge slight left
21.4 mi · 23 min
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Take the exit slight right toward IL 15: Ashley, Mt. Vernon
1624 ft · 42 sec
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Turn straight onto Broadway Street
3.7 mi · 7 min · Broadway Street
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Continue on New Fairfield Road
7 mi · 10 min · New Fairfield Road
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Continue on Fairfield Road
3.5 mi · 5 min · Fairfield Road
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Continue on County Road 600 North
4.8 mi · 7 min · County Road 600 North
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Continue on County Road 610 North
1506 ft · 25 sec · County Road 610 North
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Continue on West Robinson Avenue
1.1 mi · 2 min · West Robinson Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto North Main Street
4.6 mi · 7 min · North Main Street
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Turn left onto 900E
2 mi · 5 min · 900E
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Turn right onto County Road 1000N
1 mi · 4 min · County Road 1000N
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · County Road 1000N
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Springfield and Cincinnati.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
250E
Merge slight left
21.4 mi · 00h 23m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Springfield and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Cincinnati.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Springfield to Cincinnati?
The road trip is about 156.4 miles (251.7 km) and usually takes 03h 30m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Vandalia is a useful midpoint, sitting about 78.2 miles from Springfield and 78.2 miles from Cincinnati.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 114.2 miles (183.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 42.2 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:00 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.82 one way or $41.63 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 49.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Springfield and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Cincinnati.
Stop Ideas Near Vandalia
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Vandalia.
Centralia station
Effingham
Mt. Vernon, IL
Carlinville
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Springfield and Cincinnati. Straight-line distance: 114.23 mi (183.84 km).
#1 Springfield
The capital of Illinois and the county seat of Sangamon County.
| Population | 113,671 |
| Coordinates | 39.8017200, -89.6437100 |
| Altitude | 182 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Cincinnati
Township in Tazewell County, Illinois
| Population | 8,830 |
| Coordinates | 38.4008800, -88.5119900 |
| Altitude | 128 |
| Country | United States |
End: Cincinnati (-88.51199, 38.40088)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 252 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 12m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 54m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 07m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 36m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 14m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 57m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $20.82 | $41.63 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $23.48 | $46.95 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $25.69 | $51.38 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $29.28 | $58.56 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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