How far is Springfield, IL from Monee, IL?

The driving distance from Springfield, IL to Monee, IL is about 173.7 miles (279.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 21m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 149.8 miles (241.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 42m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
173.75 mi
03h 21m
Flight
149.84 mi
241.15 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
149.84 mi
Kilometers
241.15 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
173.75 mi
Kilometers
279.63 km
Drive Time
03h 21m

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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 03h 21m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Monee
Sat, May 2, 5:55 AM CDT
Return by in Springfield
Sat, May 2, 9:16 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Springfield
2026-05-02T02:34
Arrive Monee
Sat, May 2, 5:55 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 21m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:21 AM to 11:21 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
10:18 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
Lexington
IL

City in McLean County, Illinois, United States

From Springfield
86.9 mi
01h 40m
To Monee
86.9 mi
01h 40m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
59°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
2 to 9 mph N
Destination
56°F
Saturday

Areas Of Frost then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 right to continue on I 55 North: Chicago

    29.4 mi · 31 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on I 55 North, I 74 West: Chicago, Peoria

    82.2 mi · 1 hr 28 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward IL 129 South: Wilmington

    1538 ft · 38 sec

  9. 9

    Turn straight onto Washington Street

    2136 ft · 40 sec · Washington Street

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Stripmine Road

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Stripmine Road

  11. 11

    At the end of the road, turn left onto West Baltimore Street

    78 m · 6 sec · West Baltimore Street

  12. 12

    Continue on West Balitmore Street

    2421 ft · 1 min · West Balitmore Street

  13. 13

    Continue on Bridge Street

    1008 ft · 29 sec · Bridge Street

  14. 14

    Continue on East Baltimore Street

    3012 ft · 1 min · East Baltimore Street

  15. 15

    Continue on South Chicago Road

    1.3 km · 2 min · South Chicago Road

  16. 16

    Turn right onto West Peotone Road

    4 mi · 5 min · West Peotone Road

  17. 17

    Continue on West Wilmington Road

    12.3 mi · 17 min · West Wilmington Road

  18. 18

    Take the ramp left toward I-57 North: Chicago

    1335 ft · 33 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left

    7.4 mi · 8 min

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward Manhattan, Monee

    1876 ft · 44 sec

  21. 21

    Turn right onto West Monee Manhattan Road

    2760 ft · 1 min · West Monee Manhattan Road

  22. 22

    Turn right onto South Egyptian Trail

    1969 ft · 1 min · South Egyptian Trail

  23. 23

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward West Court Street

    43 m · 4 sec · West Court Street

  24. 24

    Exit the roundabout onto West Court Street

    1717 ft · 1 min · West Court Street

  25. 25

    Turn left onto South Linden Avenue

    14 m · 2 sec · South Linden Avenue

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Linden Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
26 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
2 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 55 North
141 mi · 81%
West Wilmington Road
12.3 mi · 7%
I-57 North
7.68 mi · 4%
West Peotone Road
4.03 mi · 2%
Clear Lake Avenue
2.29 mi · 1%
Stripmine Road
1.57 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 55 North

Keep slight left to continue on I 55 North, I 74 West: Chicago, Peoria

82.2 mi · 01h 28m

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 21m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+23.9 mi
149.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lexington
01h 40m from Springfield
Leave By
10:18 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Springfield and Areas Of Frost then Mostly Sunny near Monee.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 173.7 miles (279.6 km) and usually takes 03h 21m 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?

Lexington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 86.9 miles from Springfield and 86.9 miles from Monee.

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

The direct path is about 149.8 miles (241.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.9 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 10:18 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.12 one way or $46.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 54.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Springfield and Areas Of Frost then Mostly Sunny near Monee.

Stop Ideas Near Lexington

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

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

RAIL

Uptown Station

22 mi away
100 East Parkinson St.
RAIL

Pontiac station

29 mi away
721 West Washington St.
RAIL

Dwight station

58 mi away
119 West Main St.
RAIL

Rantoul

64 mi away
West Sangamon and North Kentucky Aves.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Springfield and Monee. Straight-line distance: 149.84 mi (241.15 km).

Springfield

#1 Springfield

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

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

#2 Monee

City in Illinois, United States of America

Population5,029
Coordinates41.4200300, -87.7417100
Altitude243
CountryUnited States
Start: Springfield (-89.64371, 39.80172)
End: Monee (-87.74171, 41.42003)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 280 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 47m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 20m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 28m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 53m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 28m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 10m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.13 gal
23.21 L · about $23.12
Round trip
$46.23
12.26 gal · 46.42 L
Estimated CO2
54.5 kg one way
Round trip: 109 kg / 240 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $23.12 $46.23
Mid-grade $4.25 $26.07 $52.14
Premium $4.65 $28.53 $57.06
Diesel $5.30 $32.51 $65.03

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 · May 02, 2026

There is no time difference between Springfield and Monee. The current time is 02:34:06.

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.