How far is Springfield, IL from Itasca, IL?
The driving distance from Springfield, IL to Itasca, IL is about 196.4 miles (316.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 46m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 172.8 miles (278.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 32m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 46m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Township in Livingston County, Illinois
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Springfield and Itasca.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Springfield and Itasca.
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Start on East Washington Street
1206 ft · 46 sec · East Washington Street
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Turn left onto North 12th Street
1013 ft · 35 sec · North 12th Street
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Turn straight onto Clear Lake Avenue
2.3 mi · 5 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
112.5 mi · 2 hr 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 355 Toll: Northwest Suburbs, Southwest Suburbs
2797 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 355 North: Northwest Suburbs
1.2 mi · 3 min
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Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Tollway
17.7 mi · 22 min · Veterans Memorial Tollway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 20: Lake Street
2523 ft · 1 min
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Turn right onto Lake Street
150 m · 10 sec · Lake Street
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Turn left onto North Rohlwing Road
3119 ft · 1 min · North Rohlwing Road
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Turn right onto West Bloomingdale Road
1.2 mi · 3 min · West Bloomingdale Road
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Turn left onto South Walnut Street
2238 ft · 1 min · South Walnut Street
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Turn right onto East Division Street
1620 ft · 45 sec · East Division Street
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Turn right onto Arlington Heights Road
3 m · 1 sec · Arlington Heights Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Arlington Heights Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Springfield and Itasca.
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
112 mi · 02h 03m
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.
Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny leaving Springfield and Sunny near Itasca.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Springfield to Itasca?
The road trip is about 196.4 miles (316.1 km) and usually takes 03h 46m 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?
Rooks Creek is a useful midpoint, sitting about 98.2 miles from Springfield and 98.2 miles from Itasca.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 172.8 miles (278.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.6 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 9:28 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.13 one way or $52.27 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 61.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny around Springfield and Sunny near Itasca.
Stop Ideas Near Rooks Creek
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 Rooks Creek.
Pontiac station
Dwight station
Uptown Station
Gilman
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Springfield and Itasca. Straight-line distance: 172.78 mi (278.06 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 Itasca
Village in Illinois, U.
| Population | 9,758 |
| Coordinates | 41.9750300, -88.0072900 |
| Altitude | 214 |
| Country | United States |
End: Itasca (-88.00729, 41.97503)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 316 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 32m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 54m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 55m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 16m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 48m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 27m |
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 | $26.13 | $52.27 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $29.47 | $58.95 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $32.25 | $64.50 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $36.76 | $73.51 |
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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