How far is Springfield, IL from Minier, IL?

The driving distance from Springfield, IL to Minier, IL is about 58.7 miles (94.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 10m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 47 miles (75.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 21m 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
58.71 mi
01h 10m
Flight
47.03 mi
75.68 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
47.03 mi
Kilometers
75.68 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
58.71 mi
Kilometers
94.49 km
Drive Time
01h 10m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 10m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Minier
Thu, Apr 23, 12:46 AM CDT
Return by in Springfield
Thu, Apr 23, 1:56 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Springfield
2026-04-22T23:35
Arrive Minier
Thu, Apr 23, 12:46 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 10m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:11 AM to 11:11 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:08 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
Lincoln
IL

City in Illinois, United States

From Springfield
29.4 mi
00h 35m
To Minier
29.3 mi
00h 35m

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
78°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
9 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    2.3 mi · 4 min · Clear Lake Avenue

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward I 55 North: Chicago

    1533 ft · 53 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    29.2 mi · 32 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on I 155 North: Peoria, Hartsburg

    18.3 mi · 20 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward IL 122 East: Hopedale

    1189 ft · 31 sec

  8. 8

    Turn right onto County Road 700 North

    1.7 mi · 2 min · County Road 700 North

  9. 9

    Continue on Stringtown Road

    1 mi · 2 min · Stringtown Road

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on Stringtown Road

    4.8 mi · 7 min · Stringtown Road

  11. 11

    Turn left onto South Minier Avenue

    2506 ft · 1 min · South Minier Avenue

  12. 12

    Turn right onto East Central Street

    21 m · 3 sec · East Central Street

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Central Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
13 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
22.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 55 North
29.5 mi · 50%
I 155 North
18.3 mi · 31%
Stringtown Road
5.78 mi · 10%
Clear Lake Avenue
2.29 mi · 4%
County Road 700 North
1.74 mi · 3%
South Minier Avenue
0.47 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 55 North

Merge slight left

29.2 mi · 00h 32m

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
01h 10m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.7 mi
47 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lincoln
00h 35m from Springfield
Leave By
4:08 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 58.7 miles (94.5 km) and usually takes 01h 10m 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?

Lincoln is a useful midpoint, sitting about 29.4 miles from Springfield and 29.3 miles from Minier.

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

The direct path is about 47 miles (75.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.7 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 4:08 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.81 one way or $15.61 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Lincoln

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Lincoln and the surrounding midpoint area.
Route 66 Original Alignment- Driveable!
Scenic stop 13.8 mi away

Route 66 Original Alignment- Driveable!

Atlanta , IL
865 SW Arch St, Atlanta, IL 61723, United States
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews Tourist attraction
City of Lincoln
Meeting point 3.1 mi away

City of Lincoln

Lincoln , IL
700 Broadway St, Lincoln, IL 62656
Rating 3.8/5 4 reviews City government office

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Lincoln

Broadway and North Chicago Sts.
RAIL

Springfield station

46 mi away
East Washington and North Third Sts.
RAIL

Uptown Station

51 mi away
100 East Parkinson St.
BUS

Peoria, Illinois

64 mi away
6100 West Everett M. Dirksen Parkway

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Springfield and Minier. Straight-line distance: 47.03 mi (75.68 km).

Springfield

#1 Springfield

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

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

#2 Minier

City in Tazewell County, Illinois, United States of America

Population1,180
Coordinates40.4336500, -89.3131500
Altitude194
CountryUnited States
Start: Springfield (-89.64371, 39.80172)
End: Minier (-89.31315, 40.43365)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 94 km by road

SpeedTime
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 43m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.07 gal
7.84 L · about $7.81
Round trip
$15.61
4.14 gal · 15.68 L
Estimated CO2
18.4 kg one way
Round trip: 36.8 kg / 81 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $7.81 $15.61
Mid-grade $4.25 $8.80 $17.61
Premium $4.65 $9.63 $19.27
Diesel $5.30 $10.98 $21.96

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 Minier. The current time is 23:35:30.

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.