How far is Springfield, IL from Hebron, IL?
The driving distance from Springfield, IL to Hebron, IL is about 231.9 miles (373.2 km), with a travel time of about 04h 24m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 194.9 miles (313.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 48m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 24m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Village in Illinois, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Springfield and Hebron.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Springfield and Hebron.
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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
7.6 mi · 8 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 39 North: Rockford
120.7 mi · 2 hr 10 min
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Merge slight left
2.2 mi · 3 min
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Continue straight
1.7 mi · 2 min
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Merge slight right onto Jane Addams Memorial Tollway
7.3 mi · 8 min · Jane Addams Memorial Tollway
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Take the exit slight right toward IL 173: West Lane Road
1748 ft · 43 sec
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Turn right onto West Lane Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · West Lane Road
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Continue on State Route 173
5.6 mi · 8 min · State Route 173
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Continue on West Grove Street
12.4 mi · 18 min · West Grove Street
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Turn left onto South Division Street
2662 ft · 49 sec · South Division Street
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Turn right onto East Diggins Street
10.8 mi · 16 min · East Diggins Street
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Turn right onto Main Street
69 m · 9 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto Prairie Avenue
36 m · 5 sec · Prairie Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Prairie Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Springfield and Hebron.
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
121 mi · 02h 10m
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.
Sunny leaving Springfield and Mostly Sunny near Hebron.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Springfield to Hebron?
The road trip is about 231.9 miles (373.2 km) and usually takes 04h 24m 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?
Tonica is a useful midpoint, sitting about 116 miles from Springfield and 115.9 miles from Hebron.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 194.9 miles (313.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 37 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 8:12 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.85 one way or $61.69 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 72.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Springfield and Mostly Sunny near Hebron.
Stop Ideas Near Tonica
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 Tonica.
Mendota station
Princeton
Pontiac station
Dwight station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Springfield and Hebron. Straight-line distance: 194.94 mi (313.73 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 Hebron
Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America
| Population | 1,114 |
| Coordinates | 42.4716900, -88.4323200 |
| Altitude | 283 |
| Country | United States |
End: Hebron (-88.43232, 42.47169)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 373 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 43m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 47m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 38m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 51m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 18m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 53m |
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 | $30.85 | $61.69 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $34.79 | $69.58 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $38.07 | $76.14 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $43.39 | $86.77 |
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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