How far is Springfield, IL from Hampshire, IL?
The driving distance from Springfield, IL to Hampshire, IL is about 204.1 miles (328.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 55m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 169 miles (271.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 50m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
Reverse, save, or send this route
This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.
This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 03h 55m.
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.
Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Clear
Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Springfield and Hampshire.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Springfield and Hampshire.
-
1
Start on East Washington Street
1206 ft · 42 sec · East Washington Street
-
2
Turn left onto North 12th Street
1013 ft · 36 sec · North 12th Street
-
3
Turn straight onto Clear Lake Avenue
2.3 mi · 4 min · Clear Lake Avenue
-
4
Take the exit slight right toward I 55 North: Chicago
1533 ft · 53 sec
-
5
Merge slight left
29.2 mi · 32 min
-
6
Keep slight right to continue on I 55 North: Chicago
29.4 mi · 31 min
-
7
Keep slight left to continue on I 55 North, I 74 West: Chicago, Peoria
7.6 mi · 8 min
-
8
Take the exit slight right toward I 39 North: Rockford
98 mi · 1 hr 45 min
-
9
Take the exit slight right toward I 88 East Toll: Chicago
2930 ft · 50 sec
-
10
Merge slight left onto Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway
15 mi · 16 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway
-
11
Take the exit slight right toward DeKalb, Sycamore
1739 ft · 49 sec
-
12
Keep slight right
50 m · 6 sec
-
13
Turn straight onto Peace Road
6 mi · 10 min · Peace Road
-
14
Turn right onto DeKalb Avenue
1.2 km · 1 min · DeKalb Avenue
-
15
Turn left onto Center Cross Street
1663 ft · 42 sec · Center Cross Street
-
16
At the end of the road, turn right onto West State Street
2977 ft · 1 min · West State Street
-
17
Turn left onto North Main Street
1.9 mi · 3 min · North Main Street
-
18
Turn right onto Plank Road
7.6 mi · 11 min · Plank Road
-
19
Turn left onto Main Street
588 ft · 15 sec · Main Street
-
20
Turn right onto French Road
2.4 mi · 4 min · French Road
-
21
At the end of the road, turn right onto West Oak Knoll Drive
1.2 km · 1 min · West Oak Knoll Drive
-
22
Turn left onto South State Street
1.1 km · 2 min · South State Street
-
23
Turn left onto West Jefferson Avenue
18 m · 3 sec · West Jefferson Avenue
-
24
Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Jefferson Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Springfield and Hampshire.
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 39 North
Take the exit slight right toward I 39 North: Rockford
98 mi · 01h 45m
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.
Mostly Clear leaving Springfield and Sunny near Hampshire.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Springfield to Hampshire?
The road trip is about 204.1 miles (328.5 km) and usually takes 03h 55m 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?
Rutland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 102.1 miles from Springfield and 102 miles from Hampshire.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 169 miles (271.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 35.1 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 9:10 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.15 one way or $54.30 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 64 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around Springfield and Sunny near Hampshire.
Stop Ideas Near Rutland
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 Rutland.
Pontiac station
Dwight station
Uptown Station
Princeton
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Springfield and Hampshire. Straight-line distance: 168.94 mi (271.89 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 Hampshire
Village in Illinois, United States
| Population | 6,207 |
| Coordinates | 42.0978000, -88.5303600 |
| Altitude | 274 |
| Country | United States |
End: Hampshire (-88.53036, 42.0978)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 329 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 48m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 06m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 04m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 24m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 54m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 32m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.77 | $27.15 | $54.30 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $30.62 | $61.24 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $33.51 | $67.02 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $38.19 | $76.38 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
Prices in Illinois · Jun 02, 2026
Distance to Other Cities
Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.