How far is Springfield, IL from Coral, IL?

The driving distance from Springfield, IL to Coral, IL is about 217.7 miles (350.3 km), with a travel time of about 04h 00m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 176.1 miles (283.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 01m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
217.69 mi
04h 00m
Flight
176.12 mi
283.44 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
176.12 mi
Kilometers
283.44 km
Flight Time
00h 21m

Driving Distance

Road route
217.69 mi
Kilometers
350.34 km
Drive Time
04h 00m

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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 04h 00m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Coral
Sun, May 31, 6:54 AM CDT
Return by in Springfield
Sun, May 31, 10:55 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Springfield
2026-05-31T02:54
Arrive Coral
Sun, May 31, 6:54 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 00m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:01 AM to 12:01 PM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
8:58 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Springfield
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Wenona
IL

City in Marshall County, Illinois, United States

From Springfield
108.9 mi
02h 00m
To Coral
108.8 mi
02h 00m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
9 mph SE
Destination
77°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Washington Street

    1206 ft · 46 sec · East Washington Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North 12th Street

    1013 ft · 35 sec · North 12th Street

  3. 3

    Turn straight onto Clear Lake Avenue

    2.3 mi · 5 min · Clear Lake Avenue

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward I 55 North: Chicago

    1533 ft · 53 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    29.2 mi · 32 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on I 55 North: Chicago

    29.4 mi · 31 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on I 55 North, I 74 West: Chicago, Peoria

    7.6 mi · 8 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 39 North: Rockford

    120.7 mi · 2 hr 10 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    2.2 mi · 3 min

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    1 km · 41 sec

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 90 East: Chicago

    2544 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Jane Addams Memorial Tollway

    18.5 mi · 20 min · Jane Addams Memorial Tollway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward IL 23: Marengo, Harvard

    1406 ft · 34 sec

  14. 14

    Turn right

    1564 ft · 29 sec

  15. 15

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South State Street

    28 m · 2 sec · South State Street

  16. 16

    Exit the roundabout onto South State Street

    1066 ft · 18 sec · South State Street

  17. 17

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South State Street

    33 m · 2 sec · South State Street

  18. 18

    Exit the roundabout onto South State Street

    2.4 mi · 4 min · South State Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto West Coral Road

    2.8 mi · 4 min · West Coral Road

  20. 20

    Turn right onto East Grant Highway

    37 m · 2 sec · East Grant Highway

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Grant Highway

Car Route Details

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

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
21 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
3 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 39 North
124 mi · 57%
I 55 North
66.4 mi · 30%
Jane Addams Memorial Tollway
18.5 mi · 8%
West Coral Road
2.82 mi · 1%
South State Street
2.66 mi · 1%
Clear Lake Avenue
2.29 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 39 North

Take the exit slight right toward I 39 North: Rockford

121 mi · 02h 10m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
04h 00m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+41.6 mi
176.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Wenona
02h 00m from Springfield
Leave By
8:58 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Springfield and Mostly Sunny near Coral.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 217.7 miles (350.3 km) and usually takes 04h 00m 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?

Wenona is a useful midpoint, sitting about 108.9 miles from Springfield and 108.8 miles from Coral.

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

The direct path is about 176.1 miles (283.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 41.6 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 8:58 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.96 one way or $57.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 68.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Springfield and Mostly Sunny near Coral.

Stop Ideas Near Wenona

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

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

RAIL

Pontiac station

40 mi away
721 West Washington St.
RAIL

Princeton

51 mi away
107 Bicentennial Dr.
RAIL

Dwight station

52 mi away
119 West Main St.
RAIL

Mendota station

56 mi away
783 Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Springfield and Coral. Straight-line distance: 176.12 mi (283.44 km).

Springfield

#1 Springfield

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

Population113,671
Coordinates39.8017200, -89.6437100
Altitude182
CountryUnited States
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#2 Coral

Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America

Population3,416
Coordinates42.2172500, -88.5645400
Altitude278
CountryUnited States
Start: Springfield (-89.64371, 39.80172)
End: Coral (-88.56454, 42.21725)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 350 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 15m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 26m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 21m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 37m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 06m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 42m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.68 gal
29.08 L · about $28.96
Round trip
$57.92
15.36 gal · 58.16 L
Estimated CO2
68.3 kg one way
Round trip: 136.5 kg / 301 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $28.96 $57.92
Mid-grade $4.25 $32.66 $65.33
Premium $4.65 $35.74 $71.49
Diesel $5.30 $40.73 $81.47

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 31, 2026

There is no time difference between Springfield and Coral. The current time is 02:54:05.

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.