How far is Springfield, IL from Haynes, IL?
The driving distance from Springfield, IL to Haynes, IL is about 20.8 miles (33.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 28m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 18.7 miles (30.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 57m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Halfway Point
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Springfield and Haynes.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Springfield and Haynes.
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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
10.6 mi · 11 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Buffalo, Mechanicsburg
2019 ft · 41 sec
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Turn slight left onto Buffalo Mechanicsburg Road
1 km · 1 min · Buffalo Mechanicsburg Road
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Continue on South Main Street
2328 ft · 60 sec · South Main Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Elm Street
912 ft · 20 sec · Elm Street
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Continue on Old Route 36
5.6 mi · 8 min · Old Route 36
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Turn right
89 m · 16 sec
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Turn left onto Borden Road
106 m · 15 sec · Borden Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Borden Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Springfield and Haynes.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Clear Lake Avenue
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10.6 mi · 00h 11m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Springfield and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Haynes.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Springfield to Haynes?
The road trip is about 20.8 miles (33.5 km) and usually takes 00h 28m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Dawson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.4 miles from Springfield and 10.4 miles from Haynes.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 18.7 miles (30.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.1 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:32 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.75 one way or $5.51 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Springfield and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Haynes.
Stop Ideas Near Dawson
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Springfield station
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Springfield and Haynes. Straight-line distance: 18.72 mi (30.12 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 Haynes
Haynes is a place in Illinois, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 39.8494900, -89.2964800 |
| Altitude | 185 |
| Country | United States |
End: Haynes (-89.29648, 39.84949)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 34 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 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 | $2.75 | $5.51 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $3.10 | $6.21 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $3.40 | $6.79 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $3.87 | $7.74 |
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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