How far is Springfield, IL from Country Club Hills, IL?

The driving distance from Springfield, IL to Country Club Hills, IL is about 185.1 miles (297.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 30m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 158.3 miles (254.7 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
185.14 mi
03h 30m
Flight
158.26 mi
254.7 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
158.26 mi
Kilometers
254.7 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
185.14 mi
Kilometers
297.95 km
Drive Time
03h 30m

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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 03h 30m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Country Club Hills
Sun, Apr 19, 9:42 AM CDT
Return by in Springfield
Sun, Apr 19, 1:13 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Springfield
2026-04-19T06:12
Arrive Country Club Hills
Sun, Apr 19, 9:42 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 30m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:30 AM to 11:30 AM CDT

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

Leave by
10:00 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

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Chenoa
IL

City in Illinois

From Springfield
92.5 mi
01h 45m
To Country Club Hills
92.6 mi
01h 45m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
60°F
Sunday

Patchy Frost then Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
7 to 14 mph WNW
Destination
52°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Springfield and Country Club Hills.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Springfield and Country Club Hills.

  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

    2.3 mi · 4 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

    93.9 mi · 1 hr 41 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 80 East: Indiana

    1.2 km · 1 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    24.8 mi · 30 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight left toward I 57 North, I 294 North: Chicago, Wisconsin

    2647 ft · 50 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    1.1 mi · 1 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward 167th Street

    1033 ft · 29 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on 167th Street East

    2382 ft · 1 min

  14. 14

    Turn straight onto 167th Street

    2332 ft · 53 sec · 167th Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Pulaski Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Pulaski Road

  16. 16

    Turn right onto 177th Street

    1722 ft · 1 min · 177th Street

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 177th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Springfield and Country Club Hills.

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
17 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 55 North
153 mi · 82%
I 80 East
25.5 mi · 14%
Clear Lake Avenue
2.29 mi · 1%
I 57 North
1.56 mi · 1%
Pulaski Road
1.26 mi · 1%
167th Street
0.64 mi
Longest Stretch

I 55 North

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

93.9 mi · 01h 41m

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
03h 30m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+26.8 mi
158.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Chenoa
01h 45m from Springfield
Leave By
10:00 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Patchy Frost then Sunny leaving Springfield and Mostly Sunny near Country Club Hills.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Springfield to Country Club Hills?

The road trip is about 185.1 miles (297.9 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?

Chenoa is a useful midpoint, sitting about 92.5 miles from Springfield and 92.6 miles from Country Club Hills.

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

The direct path is about 158.3 miles (254.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.8 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 $24.62 one way or $49.25 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 58 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Patchy Frost then Sunny around Springfield and Mostly Sunny near Country Club Hills.

Stop Ideas Near Chenoa

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

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

RAIL

Pontiac station

17 mi away
721 West Washington St.
RAIL

Uptown Station

34 mi away
100 East Parkinson St.
RAIL

Dwight station

46 mi away
119 West Main St.
RAIL

Gilman

61 mi away
US Hwy 24 & West Wenona St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Springfield and Country Club Hills. Straight-line distance: 158.26 mi (254.7 km).

Springfield

#1 Springfield

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

Population113,671
Coordinates39.8017200, -89.6437100
Altitude182
CountryUnited States
Country Club Hills

#2 Country Club Hills

City in Cook County, Illinois, United States

Population16,242
Coordinates41.5680900, -87.7203300
Altitude208
CountryUnited States
Start: Springfield (-89.64371, 39.80172)
End: Country Club Hills (-87.72033, 41.56809)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 298 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 10m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 37m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 42m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 05m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 38m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 18m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.53 gal
24.73 L · about $24.62
Round trip
$49.25
13.06 gal · 49.46 L
Estimated CO2
58 kg one way
Round trip: 116.1 kg / 256 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $24.62 $49.25
Mid-grade $4.25 $27.77 $55.54
Premium $4.65 $30.39 $60.78
Diesel $5.30 $34.64 $69.27

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 · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Springfield and Country Club Hills. The current time is 06:12:32.

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.