How far is Springfield, IL from Collinsville, IL?
The driving distance from Springfield, IL to Collinsville, IL is about 85.5 miles (137.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 40m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 80.3 miles (129.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 20m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 40m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Illinois, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Springfield and Collinsville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Springfield and Collinsville.
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Start on East Washington Street
816 ft · 27 sec · East Washington Street
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Turn right onto South 11th Street
3 mi · 7 min · South 11th Street
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Turn slight right
125 m · 20 sec
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Turn straight onto East Stevenson Drive
1981 ft · 48 sec · East Stevenson Drive
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Turn slight left
1.2 km · 1 min
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Take the ramp straight
108 m · 7 sec
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Keep slight left
1255 ft · 24 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 55 South: Saint Louis
77.5 mi · 1 hr 24 min
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Take the exit slight right toward IL 159 South: Collinsville
1434 ft · 48 sec
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Continue on Vandalia Street
3 mi · 5 min · Vandalia Street
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Continue on South Morrison Avenue
632 ft · 19 sec · South Morrison Avenue
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Turn left onto East Grove Avenue
18 m · 8 sec · East Grove Avenue
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Turn left
40 m · 10 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Springfield and Collinsville.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 55 South
Keep slight left to continue on I 55 South: Saint Louis
77.5 mi · 01h 24m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Springfield and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Collinsville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Springfield to Collinsville?
The road trip is about 85.5 miles (137.6 km) and usually takes 01h 40m 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?
Litchfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 42.8 miles from Springfield and 42.7 miles from Collinsville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 80.3 miles (129.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.2 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 3:10 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.39 one way or $22.78 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Springfield and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Collinsville.
Stop Ideas Near Litchfield
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 Litchfield.
Carlinville
Alton
Springfield station
Gateway Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Springfield and Collinsville. Straight-line distance: 80.27 mi (129.18 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 Collinsville
City in Illinois
| Population | 24,217 |
| Coordinates | 38.6703300, -89.9845500 |
| Altitude | 171 |
| Country | United States |
End: Collinsville (-89.98455, 38.67033)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 138 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 50m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 08m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 42m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 25m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 13m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 04m |
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 | $11.39 | $22.78 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $12.84 | $25.69 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $14.06 | $28.11 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $16.02 | $32.04 |
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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