How far is Springfield, IL from Gibson City, IL?
The driving distance from Springfield, IL to Gibson City, IL is about 100.7 miles (162.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 01m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 80.5 miles (129.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 03m 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
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 02h 01m.
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.
Unincorporated community in Illinois, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Partly Cloudy
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Springfield and Gibson City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Springfield and Gibson City.
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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
2.5 mi · 5 min · Clear Lake Avenue
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Continue straight
36.5 mi · 39 min
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Continue straight
36.2 mi · 39 min
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Take the exit slight right toward IL 47: Mahomet
1676 ft · 43 sec
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Turn left onto County Road 300 E
4.1 mi · 6 min · County Road 300 E
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Continue on South Division Street
1.5 km · 2 min · South Division Street
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Turn right onto East Oak Street
1853 ft · 51 sec · East Oak Street
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Turn left onto South Lombard Street
2633 ft · 1 min · South Lombard Street
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Continue on County Road 400 East
1174 ft · 29 sec · County Road 400 East
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Continue on County Road 350 East
4.5 mi · 7 min · County Road 350 East
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Continue on County Road 400 East
7.5 mi · 10 min · County Road 400 East
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Continue on County Road 450 East
2.1 mi · 3 min · County Road 450 East
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Continue on North 450 East Road
3.5 mi · 5 min · North 450 East Road
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Continue on North 450E Road
117 m · 7 sec · North 450E Road
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Continue on South Sangamon Avenue
2297 ft · 55 sec · South Sangamon Avenue
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Turn left onto West 1st Street
2529 ft · 54 sec · West 1st Street
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Turn slight right
42 m · 7 sec
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Turn right
149 m · 11 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Springfield and Gibson City.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Clear Lake Avenue
Continue straight
36.5 mi · 00h 39m
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.
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Partly Cloudy leaving Springfield and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Gibson City.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Springfield to Gibson City?
The road trip is about 100.7 miles (162.1 km) and usually takes 02h 01m 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?
Newburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 50.3 miles from Springfield and 50.4 miles from Gibson City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 80.5 miles (129.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.2 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:26 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.39 one way or $26.77 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Partly Cloudy around Springfield and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Gibson City.
Stop Ideas Near Newburg
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 Newburg.
Illinois Terminal
Lincoln
Uptown Station
Mattoon station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Springfield and Gibson City. Straight-line distance: 80.52 mi (129.58 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 Gibson City
City in Ford County, Illinois, United States
| Population | 3,233 |
| Coordinates | 40.4584300, -88.3846000 |
| Altitude | 221 |
| Country | United States |
End: Gibson City (-88.3846, 40.45843)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 162 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 21m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 31m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 00m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 40m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 26m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 15m |
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 | $13.39 | $26.77 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $15.10 | $30.20 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $16.52 | $33.04 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $18.83 | $37.66 |
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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