How far is Springfield, IL from Depue, IL?

The driving distance from Springfield, IL to Depue, IL is about 124.3 miles (200 km), with a travel time of about 02h 35m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 106.7 miles (171.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 10m 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
124.29 mi
02h 35m
Flight
106.67 mi
171.67 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
106.67 mi
Kilometers
171.67 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
124.29 mi
Kilometers
200.03 km
Drive Time
02h 35m

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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 02h 35m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Depue
Thu, Apr 23, 6:29 AM CDT
Return by in Springfield
Thu, Apr 23, 9:04 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Springfield
2026-04-23T03:53
Arrive Depue
Thu, Apr 23, 6:29 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 35m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:35 AM to 12:35 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:20 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
Morton
IL

Village in Tazewell County, Illinois

From Springfield
62.2 mi
01h 17m
To Depue
62.1 mi
01h 17m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
8 to 17 mph S
Destination
81°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 right to continue on I 74 West: Peoria

    6 mi · 7 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward IL 29 North: Downtown Peoria

    869 ft · 24 sec

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Northeast Adams Street

    2.5 mi · 5 min · Northeast Adams Street

  12. 12

    Continue on Northeast Adams Street

    1568 ft · 41 sec · Northeast Adams Street

  13. 13

    Continue on North Galena Road

    7.1 mi · 10 min · North Galena Road

  14. 14

    Keep slight left

    98 m · 4 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight right

    45 m · 2 sec

  16. 16

    Continue on North Galena Road

    2326 ft · 36 sec · North Galena Road

  17. 17

    Continue on North State Route 29

    6.1 mi · 8 min · North State Route 29

  18. 18

    Continue on South 4th Street

    9.1 mi · 11 min · South 4th Street

  19. 19

    Continue on Railroad Street

    1.1 mi · 1 min · Railroad Street

  20. 20

    Continue on County Road 1400 East

    15.9 mi · 18 min · County Road 1400 East

  21. 21

    Turn right

    8.2 mi · 14 min

  22. 22

    Turn slight right onto East Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · East Street

  23. 23

    At the end of the road, turn left onto West 4th Street

    1237 ft · 34 sec · West 4th Street

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West 4th Street

Car Route Details

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

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
24 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 155 North
32 mi · 26%
I 55 North
29.5 mi · 24%
County Road 1400 East
15.9 mi · 13%
South 4th Street
9.1 mi · 7%
I 74 West
7.94 mi · 6%
North Galena Road
7.64 mi · 6%
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
02h 35m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.6 mi
106.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Morton
01h 17m from Springfield
Leave By
1:20 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Springfield and Mostly Sunny near Depue.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 124.3 miles (200 km) and usually takes 02h 35m 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?

Morton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 62.2 miles from Springfield and 62.1 miles from Depue.

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

The direct path is about 106.7 miles (171.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.6 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:20 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.55 one way or $33.11 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 39 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Springfield and Mostly Sunny near Depue.

Stop Ideas Near Morton

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

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

BUS

Peoria, Illinois

20 mi away
6100 West Everett M. Dirksen Parkway
RAIL

Uptown Station

42 mi away
100 East Parkinson St.
RAIL

Lincoln

52 mi away
Broadway and North Chicago Sts.
RAIL

Pontiac station

75 mi away
721 West Washington St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Springfield and Depue. Straight-line distance: 106.67 mi (171.67 km).

Springfield

#1 Springfield

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

Population113,671
Coordinates39.8017200, -89.6437100
Altitude182
CountryUnited States
Depue

#2 Depue

City in Illinois, United States of America

Population1,838
Coordinates41.3242000, -89.3067500
Altitude142
CountryUnited States
Start: Springfield (-89.64371, 39.80172)
End: Depue (-89.30675, 41.3242)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 200 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 08m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 06m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 29m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 04m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 46m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 33m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.39 gal
16.6 L · about $16.55
Round trip
$33.11
8.78 gal · 33.2 L
Estimated CO2
39 kg one way
Round trip: 78 kg / 172 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $16.55 $33.11
Mid-grade $4.25 $18.67 $37.34
Premium $4.65 $20.43 $40.86
Diesel $5.30 $23.28 $46.57

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Springfield and Depue. The current time is 03:53:38.

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.