How far is Springfield, IL from Lakewood, IL?
The driving distance from Springfield, IL to Lakewood, IL is about 58.9 miles (94.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 33m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 51.5 miles (82.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 06m 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 33m.
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.
City in Christian County, Illinois
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Springfield and Lakewood.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Springfield and Lakewood.
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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
1.7 mi · 3 min · Clear Lake Avenue
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Turn right onto North Dirksen Parkway
1.6 km · 2 min · North Dirksen Parkway
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Turn left
538 ft · 18 sec
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Turn straight
1.8 mi · 2 min
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Continue straight
4.7 mi · 7 min
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Continue straight
1.3 mi · 2 min
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Continue straight
15.7 mi · 20 min
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Continue on North Webster Street
2218 ft · 35 sec · North Webster Street
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Turn left onto West Park Street
5.3 mi · 8 min · West Park Street
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Continue on State Route 29
5.1 mi · 8 min · State Route 29
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Continue on N 2000 East Road
5.4 mi · 8 min · N 2000 East Road
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Continue on West Washington Street
1.1 mi · 3 min · West Washington Street
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Turn right onto N Hickory Street
894 ft · 23 sec · N Hickory Street
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Turn left onto Jackson Street
2668 ft · 2 min · Jackson Street
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Continue on North 2600 East Road
5.5 mi · 8 min · North 2600 East Road
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Turn right onto Michigan Street
2587 ft · 52 sec · Michigan Street
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Continue on Logan Street
983 ft · 20 sec · Logan Street
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Continue on Herric Road
2818 ft · 56 sec · Herric Road
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Continue on 950 East
1.8 mi · 3 min · 950 East
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Continue on County Road 900 East
1.8 mi · 3 min · County Road 900 East
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Turn left onto 750 North
3.9 mi · 10 min · 750 North
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 750 North
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Springfield and Lakewood.
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.
North Dirksen Parkway
Continue straight
15.7 mi · 00h 20m
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 Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Lakewood.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Springfield to Lakewood?
The road trip is about 58.9 miles (94.8 km) and usually takes 01h 33m 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?
Taylorville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 29.5 miles from Springfield and 29.5 miles from Lakewood.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 51.5 miles (82.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.4 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 3:24 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.84 one way or $15.69 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Springfield and Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Lakewood.
Stop Ideas Near Taylorville
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 Taylorville.
Springfield station
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Mattoon station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Springfield and Lakewood. Straight-line distance: 51.54 mi (82.94 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 Lakewood
City in Illinois, United States of America
| Population | 3,967 |
| Coordinates | 39.3250400, -88.8995200 |
| Altitude | 191 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lakewood (-88.89952, 39.32504)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 95 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 57m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 28m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 10m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 58m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 44m |
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 | $7.84 | $15.69 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $8.85 | $17.69 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $9.68 | $19.36 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $11.03 | $22.06 |
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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