How far is Springfield, IL from Creve Coeur, IL?

The driving distance from Springfield, IL to Creve Coeur, IL is about 73.2 miles (117.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 25m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 58.5 miles (94.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 50m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
73.22 mi
01h 25m
Flight
58.49 mi
94.13 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
58.49 mi
Kilometers
94.13 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
73.22 mi
Kilometers
117.84 km
Drive Time
01h 25m

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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 25m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Creve Coeur
Thu, Apr 30, 1:00 AM CDT
Return by in Springfield
Thu, Apr 30, 2:25 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Springfield
2026-04-29T23:35
Arrive Creve Coeur
Thu, Apr 30, 1:00 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 25m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:25 AM to 11:25 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:40 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
Hartsburg
IL

Village in the United States

From Springfield
36.6 mi
00h 42m
To Creve Coeur
36.6 mi
00h 42m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
49°F
Overnight

Isolated Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 29 3:00 AM CDT
Wind
8 mph NNW
Destination
48°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 29 4:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Springfield and Creve Coeur.

  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 left to continue on I 155 North: Peoria, Hartsburg

    32 mi · 34 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on I 74 West: Peoria

    1.5 km · 2 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    1 mi · 1 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 474 West: Moline, Rock Island

    5.1 mi · 5 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward IL 29: Pekin, East Peoria

    1666 ft · 40 sec

  11. 11

    Turn right onto South Main Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · South Main Street

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Rusche Street

    2573 ft · 1 min · Rusche Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto South Creve Coeur Avenue

    108 m · 10 sec · South Creve Coeur Avenue

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Creve Coeur Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
14 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 155 North
32 mi · 44%
I 55 North
29.5 mi · 40%
I 474 West
5.05 mi · 7%
Clear Lake Avenue
2.29 mi · 3%
I 74 West
1.93 mi · 3%
South Main Street
1.25 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 155 North

Keep slight left to continue on I 155 North: Peoria, Hartsburg

32 mi · 00h 34m

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 25m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.7 mi
58.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hartsburg
00h 42m from Springfield
Leave By
3:40 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Isolated Rain Showers leaving Springfield and Partly Cloudy near Creve Coeur.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Springfield to Creve Coeur?

The road trip is about 73.2 miles (117.8 km) and usually takes 01h 25m 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?

Hartsburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 36.6 miles from Springfield and 36.6 miles from Creve Coeur.

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

The direct path is about 58.5 miles (94.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.7 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 3:40 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.73 one way or $19.46 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Isolated Rain Showers around Springfield and Partly Cloudy near Creve Coeur.

Stop Ideas Near Hartsburg

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Hartsburg and the surrounding midpoint area.
Route 66 Original Alignment- Driveable!
Scenic stop 12.7 mi away

Route 66 Original Alignment- Driveable!

Atlanta , IL
865 SW Arch St, Atlanta, IL 61723, United States
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews Tourist attraction
City of Lincoln
Meeting point 7.5 mi away

City of Lincoln

Lincoln , IL
700 Broadway St, Lincoln, IL 62656
Rating 3.8/5 4 reviews City government office

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Hartsburg.

RAIL

Lincoln

13 mi away
Broadway and North Chicago Sts.
RAIL

Uptown Station

48 mi away
100 East Parkinson St.
BUS

Peoria, Illinois

51 mi away
6100 West Everett M. Dirksen Parkway
RAIL

Springfield station

53 mi away
East Washington and North Third Sts.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Springfield and Creve Coeur. Straight-line distance: 58.49 mi (94.13 km).

Springfield

#1 Springfield

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

Population113,671
Coordinates39.8017200, -89.6437100
Altitude182
CountryUnited States
Creve Coeur

#2 Creve Coeur

Village in Illinois, United States

Population5,109
Coordinates40.6472600, -89.5912100
Altitude209
CountryUnited States
Start: Springfield (-89.64371, 39.80172)
End: Creve Coeur (-89.59121, 40.64726)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 118 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 26m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 49m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 27m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 13m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 02m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 54m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.58 gal
9.78 L · about $9.73
Round trip
$19.46
5.16 gal · 19.56 L
Estimated CO2
22.9 kg one way
Round trip: 45.9 kg / 101 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $9.73 $19.46
Mid-grade $4.25 $10.97 $21.95
Premium $4.65 $12.01 $24.01
Diesel $5.30 $13.68 $27.37

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 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Springfield and Creve Coeur. The current time is 23:35:35.

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.