How far is Springfield, IL from Effingham, IL?
The driving distance from Springfield, IL to Effingham, IL is about 105.8 miles (170.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 17m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 75.2 miles (121.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 34m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 17m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Township in Shelby County, Illinois
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Springfield and Effingham.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Springfield and Effingham.
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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
1.7 mi · 3 min · Clear Lake Avenue
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Turn right onto North Dirksen Parkway
1.6 km · 2 min · North Dirksen Parkway
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Turn left
538 ft · 18 sec
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Turn straight
1.8 mi · 2 min
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Continue straight
4.7 mi · 7 min
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Continue straight
1.3 mi · 2 min
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Continue straight
15.7 mi · 20 min
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Continue on North Webster Street
2218 ft · 35 sec · North Webster Street
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Turn left onto West Park Street
5.3 mi · 8 min · West Park Street
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Continue on State Route 29
5.1 mi · 8 min · State Route 29
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Continue on N 2000 East Road
5.4 mi · 8 min · N 2000 East Road
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Continue on West Washington Street
1 km · 2 min · West Washington Street
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Turn right onto North Poplar Street
3072 ft · 1 min · North Poplar Street
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Turn straight onto Fair Avenue
3070 ft · 2 min · Fair Avenue
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Continue on County Road 2400 E
2 mi · 3 min · County Road 2400 E
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Continue on 300 East Road
15.1 mi · 17 min · 300 East Road
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Continue on County Road 875 East
11.1 mi · 13 min · County Road 875 East
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Continue on North Kennedy Boulevard
1844 ft · 24 sec · North Kennedy Boulevard
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Take the exit slight left toward I-70 East: Effingham
1644 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left onto Interstate 70
30.7 mi · 33 min · Interstate 70
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Take the exit slight right toward Fayette Avenue
1654 ft · 28 sec
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Keep slight right
63 m · 5 sec
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Turn straight onto Fayette Avenue
1.3 mi · 3 min · Fayette Avenue
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Turn left onto South 5th Street
6 m · 1 sec · South 5th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South 5th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Springfield and Effingham.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Interstate 70
Merge slight left onto Interstate 70
30.7 mi · 00h 33m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Springfield and Sunny near Effingham.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Springfield to Effingham?
The road trip is about 105.8 miles (170.2 km) and usually takes 02h 17m 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?
Oconee is a useful midpoint, sitting about 52.9 miles from Springfield and 52.9 miles from Effingham.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 75.2 miles (121.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 30.6 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 1:56 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.07 one way or $28.13 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Springfield and Sunny near Effingham.
Stop Ideas Near Oconee
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 Oconee.
Effingham
Carlinville
Mattoon station
Springfield station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Springfield and Effingham. Straight-line distance: 75.25 mi (121.11 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 Effingham
City in Illinois
| Population | 12,601 |
| Coordinates | 39.1200400, -88.5433800 |
| Altitude | 182 |
| Country | United States |
End: Effingham (-88.54338, 39.12004)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 170 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 31m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 38m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 06m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 45m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 30m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 19m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $14.07 | $28.13 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $15.86 | $31.73 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $17.36 | $34.72 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $19.78 | $39.57 |
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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