How far is Springfield, IL from Martinsville, IL?

The driving distance from Springfield, IL to Martinsville, IL is about 128.4 miles (206.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 53m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 99.2 miles (159.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 47m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
128.37 mi
02h 53m
Flight
99.2 mi
159.65 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
99.2 mi
Kilometers
159.65 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
128.37 mi
Kilometers
206.59 km
Drive Time
02h 53m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 53m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Martinsville
Sun, Apr 19, 7:55 AM CDT
Return by in Springfield
Sun, Apr 19, 10:48 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Springfield
2026-04-19T05:01
Arrive Martinsville
Sun, Apr 19, 7:55 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 53m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:54 AM to 12:54 PM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
12:42 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Springfield
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Sullivan
IL

City in Illinois

From Springfield
64.1 mi
01h 26m
To Martinsville
64.2 mi
01h 26m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
60°F
Sunday

Patchy Frost then Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
7 to 14 mph WNW
Destination
57°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Rain And Snow Showers then Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 16 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    16 mi · 17 min

  28. 28

    Take the exit slight right toward Martinsville

    1602 ft · 39 sec

  29. 29

    Turn right onto North Cleone Road

    1 km · 1 min · North Cleone Road

  30. 30

    Continue on North York Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · North York Street

  31. 31

    Turn left onto Cereus Lane

    141 m · 20 sec · Cereus Lane

  32. 32

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Cereus Lane

Car Route Details

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

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
32 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
24.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South State Route 121
33.8 mi · 26%
Clear Lake Avenue
32 mi · 25%
North Haughton Highway
17 mi · 13%
Route 130
9.97 mi · 8%
Illinois Route 16
6.02 mi · 5%
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 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.

Drive Time
02h 53m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+29.2 mi
99.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sullivan
01h 26m from Springfield
Leave By
12:42 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Patchy Frost then Sunny leaving Springfield and Slight Chance Rain And Snow Showers then Sunny near Martinsville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 128.4 miles (206.6 km) and usually takes 02h 53m 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?

Sullivan is a useful midpoint, sitting about 64.1 miles from Springfield and 64.2 miles from Martinsville.

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

The direct path is about 99.2 miles (159.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 29.2 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 12:42 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.08 one way or $34.17 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 40.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Patchy Frost then Sunny around Springfield and Slight Chance Rain And Snow Showers then Sunny near Martinsville.

Stop Ideas Near Sullivan

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Sullivan, 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 Sullivan.

RAIL

Mattoon station

24 mi away
1718 Broadway Ave.
RAIL

Effingham

54 mi away
401 West National Ave.
RAIL

Illinois Terminal

65 mi away
45 East University Ave.
RAIL

Rantoul

88 mi away
West Sangamon and North Kentucky Aves.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Springfield and Martinsville. Straight-line distance: 99.2 mi (159.65 km).

Springfield

#1 Springfield

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

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

#2 Martinsville

Township in Clark County, Illinois

Population1,076
Coordinates39.3355900, -87.8819800
Altitude186
CountryUnited States
Start: Springfield (-89.64371, 39.80172)
End: Martinsville (-87.88198, 39.33559)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 207 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 16m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 12m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 34m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 08m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 50m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 36m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.53 gal
17.15 L · about $17.08
Round trip
$34.17
9.06 gal · 34.3 L
Estimated CO2
40.3 kg one way
Round trip: 80.5 kg / 177 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $17.08 $34.17
Mid-grade $4.25 $19.27 $38.53
Premium $4.65 $21.08 $42.17
Diesel $5.30 $24.03 $48.05

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Springfield and Martinsville. The current time is 05:01:31.

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.