How far is Springfield, IL from Kingston, IL?
The driving distance from Springfield, IL to Kingston, IL is about 90.7 miles (145.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 55m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 73.4 miles (118.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 51m 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
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 55m.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Springfield and Kingston.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Springfield and Kingston.
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Start on East Washington Street
816 ft · 27 sec · East Washington Street
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Turn right onto South 11th Street
3 mi · 7 min · South 11th Street
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Turn slight right
125 m · 20 sec
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Turn straight onto East Stevenson Drive
1981 ft · 48 sec · East Stevenson Drive
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Turn slight left
1.2 km · 1 min
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Take the ramp straight
108 m · 7 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 72 West: Jacksonville
2042 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left
76.6 mi · 1 hr 22 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Barry
1770 ft · 46 sec
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Turn right onto Township Road 1745E
2705 ft · 1 min · Township Road 1745E
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Continue on Twnshp 1700E
3.2 mi · 8 min · Twnshp 1700E
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Continue on East 2400th Street
4.1 mi · 10 min · East 2400th Street
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Turn right onto North 400th Avenue
1 mi · 3 min · North 400th Avenue
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Turn left onto East 2500th Street
148 m · 23 sec · East 2500th Street
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Turn right onto North 408th Avenue
616 ft · 27 sec · North 408th Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North 408th Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Springfield and Kingston.
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 72 West
Merge slight left
76.6 mi · 01h 22m
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Springfield and Isolated Rain Showers near Kingston.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Springfield to Kingston?
The road trip is about 90.7 miles (145.9 km) and usually takes 01h 55m 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?
Lynnville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 45.2 miles from Springfield and 45.4 miles from Kingston.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 73.4 miles (118.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.3 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 2:38 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.07 one way or $24.13 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 28.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Springfield and Isolated Rain Showers near Kingston.
Stop Ideas Near Lynnville
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 Lynnville.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Springfield and Kingston. Straight-line distance: 73.48 mi (118.25 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 Kingston
Village in Illinois, USA
| Population | 1,160 |
| Coordinates | 39.8167100, -91.0279100 |
| Altitude | 247 |
| Country | United States |
End: Kingston (-91.02791, 39.81671)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 146 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 01m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 16m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 48m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 30m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 17m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 07m |
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 | $12.07 | $24.13 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $13.61 | $27.22 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $14.89 | $29.79 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $16.97 | $33.95 |
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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