How far is Springfield, IL from Marshall, IL?

The driving distance from Springfield, IL to Marshall, IL is about 139.9 miles (225.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 05m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 107.6 miles (173.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 11m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
139.88 mi
03h 05m
Flight
107.62 mi
173.2 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
107.62 mi
Kilometers
173.2 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
139.88 mi
Kilometers
225.12 km
Drive Time
03h 05m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 05m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Marshall
Thu, Apr 23, 2:26 AM CDT
Return by in Springfield
Thu, Apr 23, 5:31 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Springfield
2026-04-22T23:20
Arrive Marshall
Thu, Apr 23, 2:26 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 05m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:06 AM to 11:06 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:48 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Springfield
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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.

Mid-route stop
Allenville
IL

Human settlement in the United States of America

From Springfield
69.8 mi
01h 32m
To Marshall
70 mi
01h 32m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Wednesday

Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph SW
Destination
77°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
8 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Springfield and Marshall.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Springfield and Marshall.

  1. 1

    Start on East Washington Street

    1206 ft · 42 sec · East Washington Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North 12th Street

    1013 ft · 36 sec · North 12th Street

  3. 3

    Turn straight onto Clear Lake Avenue

    2.5 mi · 5 min · Clear Lake Avenue

  4. 4

    Continue straight

    29.5 mi · 32 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward US 36 East, US 51 South: Decatur, Pana

    1656 ft · 41 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on US 51 South: Pana

    3132 ft · 1 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    5 mi · 5 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward Decatur, Elwin, Mount Zion

    1875 ft · 54 sec

  9. 9

    Turn slight left

    34 m · 3 sec

  10. 10

    Turn left onto South Business Route 51

    1771 ft · 39 sec · South Business Route 51

  11. 11

    Turn left onto West Elwin Road

    4.2 mi · 6 min · West Elwin Road

  12. 12

    Continue on West Main Street

    1.8 mi · 3 min · West Main Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto South State Route 121

    33.8 mi · 49 min · South State Route 121

  14. 14

    Continue on Dewitt Avenue

    5.8 mi · 10 min · Dewitt Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Lerna Road

    2702 ft · 56 sec · Lerna Road

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Illinois Route 16

    6 mi · 8 min · Illinois Route 16

  17. 17

    Continue on West Lincoln Avenue

    1.8 mi · 3 min · West Lincoln Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn right onto 18th Street

    1.6 mi · 2 min · 18th Street

  19. 19

    Continue on Illinois Route 130

    1.2 km · 1 min · Illinois Route 130

  20. 20

    Continue on Route 130

    10 mi · 15 min · Route 130

  21. 21

    Continue on County Road 1825 East

    2 mi · 3 min · County Road 1825 East

  22. 22

    Continue on County Road 1775 E

    1.3 km · 1 min · County Road 1775 E

  23. 23

    Continue on North Haughton Highway

    1945 ft · 33 sec · North Haughton Highway

  24. 24

    Continue on 1700E

    1.3 mi · 2 min · 1700E

  25. 25

    Continue on North Haughton Highway

    1903 ft · 37 sec · North Haughton Highway

  26. 26

    Turn left

    1616 ft · 39 sec

  27. 27

    Merge slight left

    27.2 mi · 29 min

  28. 28

    Take the exit slight right toward IL 1: Marshall, Paris

    1793 ft · 44 sec

  29. 29

    Turn right

    2 mi · 3 min

  30. 30

    Turn left onto Archer Avenue

    16 m · 1 sec · Archer Avenue

  31. 31

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Archer Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Springfield and Marshall.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
31 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
22.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South State Route 121
33.8 mi · 24%
Clear Lake Avenue
32 mi · 23%
North Haughton Highway
27.9 mi · 20%
Route 130
9.97 mi · 7%
Illinois Route 16
6.02 mi · 4%
Dewitt Avenue
5.77 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

South State Route 121

Turn right onto South State Route 121

33.8 mi · 00h 49m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
03h 05m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+32.3 mi
107.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Allenville
01h 32m from Springfield
Leave By
10:48 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny leaving Springfield and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny near Marshall.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Springfield to Marshall?

The road trip is about 139.9 miles (225.1 km) and usually takes 03h 05m 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?

Allenville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 69.8 miles from Springfield and 70 miles from Marshall.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 107.6 miles (173.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 32.3 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:48 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.59 one way or $37.18 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 43.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny around Springfield and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny near Marshall.

Stop Ideas Near Allenville

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Allenville, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Allenville.

RAIL

Mattoon station

16 mi away
1718 Broadway Ave.
RAIL

Effingham

49 mi away
401 West National Ave.
RAIL

Illinois Terminal

67 mi away
45 East University Ave.
RAIL

Rantoul

90 mi away
West Sangamon and North Kentucky Aves.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Springfield and Marshall. Straight-line distance: 107.62 mi (173.2 km).

Springfield

#1 Springfield

The capital of Illinois and the county seat of Sangamon County.

Population113,671
Coordinates39.8017200, -89.6437100
Altitude182
CountryUnited States
Marshall

#2 Marshall

City in Clark County, Illinois, United States

Population3,774
Coordinates39.3914300, -87.6936400
Altitude194
CountryUnited States
Start: Springfield (-89.64371, 39.80172)
End: Marshall (-87.69364, 39.39143)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 225 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 39m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 29m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 47m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 19m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 59m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 44m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.93 gal
18.68 L · about $18.59
Round trip
$37.18
9.86 gal · 37.36 L
Estimated CO2
43.8 kg one way
Round trip: 87.6 kg / 193 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $18.59 $37.18
Mid-grade $4.25 $20.97 $41.93
Premium $4.65 $22.94 $45.89
Diesel $5.30 $26.15 $52.30

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Illinois · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Springfield and Marshall. The current time is 23:20:24.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.