How far is Springfield, IL from Dolton, IL?
The driving distance from Springfield, IL to Dolton, IL is about 191.3 miles (307.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 40m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 165.8 miles (266.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 21m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 03h 40m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
City in Illinois
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Patchy Frost then Sunny
Slight Chance Snow Showers then Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Springfield and Dolton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Springfield and Dolton.
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Start on East Washington Street
1206 ft · 42 sec · East Washington Street
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Turn left onto North 12th Street
1013 ft · 36 sec · North 12th Street
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Turn straight onto Clear Lake Avenue
2.3 mi · 4 min · Clear Lake Avenue
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Take the exit slight right toward I 55 North: Chicago
1533 ft · 53 sec
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Merge slight left
29.2 mi · 32 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 55 North: Chicago
29.4 mi · 31 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 55 North, I 74 West: Chicago, Peoria
93.9 mi · 1 hr 41 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 80 East: Indiana
1.2 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
24.8 mi · 30 min
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Take the exit slight left toward I 57 North, I 294 North: Chicago, Wisconsin
2647 ft · 50 sec
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Merge slight left
3.7 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward IL 83, I 294 Toll North: Sibley Boulevard, 147th Street, Wisconsin
1718 ft · 33 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on IL 83: 147th Street, Sibley Boulevard
1.3 km · 2 min
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Keep slight right to continue on IL 83: 147th Street, Sibley Boulevard
985 ft · 24 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Dixmoor, Harvey
56 m · 5 sec
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Turn straight onto West 147th Street
2.2 mi · 4 min · West 147th Street
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Continue on West Sibley Boulevard
1.6 km · 2 min · West Sibley Boulevard
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Turn left onto South Indiana Avenue
1 mi · 2 min · South Indiana Avenue
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Turn right onto East 142nd Street
2640 ft · 1 min · East 142nd Street
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Turn left onto Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Drive
671 ft · 27 sec · Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Drive
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Turn sharp right onto Lincoln Avenue
19 m · 2 sec · Lincoln Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Lincoln Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Springfield and Dolton.
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 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.
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.
Patchy Frost then Sunny leaving Springfield and Slight Chance Snow Showers then Mostly Sunny near Dolton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Springfield to Dolton?
The road trip is about 191.3 miles (307.9 km) and usually takes 03h 40m 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 95.6 miles from Springfield and 95.7 miles from Dolton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 165.8 miles (266.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.5 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 9:38 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.45 one way or $50.91 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 60 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Patchy Frost then Sunny around Springfield and Slight Chance Snow Showers then Mostly Sunny near Dolton.
Stop Ideas Near Chenoa
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 Chenoa.
Pontiac station
Uptown Station
Dwight station
Gilman
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Springfield and Dolton. Straight-line distance: 165.78 mi (266.79 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 Dolton
Village in Cook County, Illinois, United States
| Population | 22,033 |
| Coordinates | 41.6389200, -87.6072700 |
| Altitude | 184 |
| Country | United States |
End: Dolton (-87.60727, 41.63892)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 308 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 22m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 46m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 49m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 11m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 43m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 23m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.77 | $25.45 | $50.91 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $28.71 | $57.42 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $31.41 | $62.83 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $35.80 | $71.60 |
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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