How far is Springfield, IL from Edgington, IL?
The driving distance from Springfield, IL to Edgington, IL is about 175.5 miles (282.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 26m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 124.3 miles (200 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 53m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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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 26m.
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.
Civil township in Peoria County, Illinois
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Springfield and Edgington.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Springfield and Edgington.
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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 left to continue on I 155 North: Peoria, Hartsburg
32 mi · 34 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 74 West: Peoria
1.5 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left
1 mi · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 474 West: Moline, Rock Island
14 mi · 15 min
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Take the exit slight left toward I 74 West: Moline, Rock Island
1 mi · 1 min
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Merge slight right
62 mi · 1 hr 6 min
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Take the exit slight right toward IL 81: Kewanee, Cambridge
1808 ft · 44 sec
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Turn left
2.4 mi · 4 min
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Turn right
12.7 mi · 19 min
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Turn left onto 78th Avenue
2.4 mi · 3 min · 78th Avenue
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Continue on Indian Bluff Road
3024 ft · 59 sec · Indian Bluff Road
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Turn left onto Milan Beltway
1.8 mi · 3 min · Milan Beltway
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Continue on 92nd Avenue West
1.3 mi · 2 min · 92nd Avenue West
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Turn left onto Ridgewood Road
1.8 mi · 3 min · Ridgewood Road
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Continue on 28th Street West
1.2 km · 1 min · 28th Street West
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Turn right onto 127th Avenue West
1.5 km · 1 min · 127th Avenue West
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Continue on 42nd Street West
2721 ft · 46 sec · 42nd Street West
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Continue on 134th Avenue West
7 mi · 11 min · 134th Avenue West
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Turn left onto 140th Street West
8 m · 1 sec · 140th Street West
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 140th Street West
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Springfield and Edgington.
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 74 West
Merge slight right
62 mi · 01h 06m
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.
Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny leaving Springfield and Sunny near Edgington.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Springfield to Edgington?
The road trip is about 175.5 miles (282.5 km) and usually takes 03h 26m 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?
Brimfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 87.7 miles from Springfield and 87.8 miles from Edgington.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 124.3 miles (200 km), while the road route adds roughly 51.2 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 10:06 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.34 one way or $46.68 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 55 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny around Springfield and Sunny near Edgington.
Stop Ideas Near Brimfield
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 Brimfield.
Peoria, Illinois
Galesburg station
Kewanee
Princeton
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Springfield and Edgington. Straight-line distance: 124.29 mi (200.03 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 Edgington
Township in Rock Island County, Illinois
| Population | 1,442 |
| Coordinates | 41.3869800, -90.7637500 |
| Altitude | 238 |
| Country | United States |
End: Edgington (-90.76375, 41.38698)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 283 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 50m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 23m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 30m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 55m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 30m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 11m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.77 | $23.34 | $46.68 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $26.33 | $52.65 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $28.81 | $57.62 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $32.83 | $65.66 |
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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