How far is Springfield, IL from Forrest, IL?
The driving distance from Springfield, IL to Forrest, IL is about 109.4 miles (176.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 10m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 92.4 miles (148.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 20m 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 10m.
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 McLean County, Illinois
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Springfield and Forrest.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Springfield and Forrest.
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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
30.2 mi · 32 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 24: Chenoa, El Paso
2278 ft · 43 sec
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Turn right onto West Cemetery Avenue
1.5 mi · 4 min · West Cemetery Avenue
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Continue on East 3100 North Road
6.4 mi · 9 min · East 3100 North Road
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Continue on East 800 North Road
2.4 mi · 3 min · East 800 North Road
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Continue on West Oak Street
2.1 mi · 5 min · West Oak Street
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Continue on East 800 North Road
2.6 mi · 4 min · East 800 North Road
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Continue on East 820 North Road
1.7 mi · 2 min · East 820 North Road
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Continue on West Wabash Street
2003 ft · 53 sec · West Wabash Street
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Turn left onto South Center Street
1121 ft · 36 sec · South Center Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Center Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Springfield and Forrest.
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
30.2 mi · 00h 32m
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 Mostly Sunny near Forrest.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Springfield to Forrest?
The road trip is about 109.4 miles (176.1 km) and usually takes 02h 10m 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?
Funks Grove is a useful midpoint, sitting about 54.7 miles from Springfield and 54.7 miles from Forrest.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 92.4 miles (148.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 17 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 2:10 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.56 one way or $29.11 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 34.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Springfield and Mostly Sunny near Forrest.
Stop Ideas Near Funks Grove
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Bloomington Finance Department
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Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Funks Grove.
Uptown Station
Lincoln
Peoria, Illinois
Pontiac station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Springfield and Forrest. Straight-line distance: 92.37 mi (148.65 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 Forrest
Village in Livingston County, Illinois
| Population | 1,124 |
| Coordinates | 40.7519800, -88.4111600 |
| Altitude | 208 |
| Country | United States |
End: Forrest (-88.41116, 40.75198)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 176 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 38m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 44m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 11m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 49m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 33m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 21m |
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 | $14.56 | $29.11 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $16.42 | $32.83 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $17.96 | $35.93 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $20.47 | $40.95 |
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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