How far is Springfield, IL from Mount Carroll, IL?
The driving distance from Springfield, IL to Mount Carroll, IL is about 212.6 miles (342.2 km), with a travel time of about 04h 05m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 159.4 miles (256.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 10m 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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Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 05m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Springfield and Mount Carroll.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Springfield and Mount Carroll.
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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
2.3 mi · 4 min · Clear Lake Avenue
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Take the exit slight right toward I 55 North: Chicago
1533 ft · 53 sec
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Merge slight left
29.2 mi · 32 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 155 North: Peoria, Hartsburg
32 mi · 34 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 74 West: Peoria
1.5 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left
1 mi · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 474 West: Moline, Rock Island
14 mi · 15 min
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Take the exit slight left toward I 74 West: Moline, Rock Island
1 mi · 1 min
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Merge slight right
72.4 mi · 1 hr 18 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
6.3 mi · 7 min · Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 88 East, IL 92 East: Sterling, Rock Falls
25.7 mi · 28 min
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Take the exit slight right toward IL 78: Morrison, Prophetstown
1825 ft · 50 sec
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Turn left onto Crosby Road
5.5 mi · 8 min · Crosby Road
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Continue on Portland Avenue
2220 ft · 38 sec · Portland Avenue
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Continue on South Clinton Street
775 ft · 18 sec · South Clinton Street
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Turn left onto East Wall Street
686 ft · 12 sec · East Wall Street
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Turn right onto South Cherry Street
742 ft · 20 sec · South Cherry Street
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Turn left onto East Lincolnway
1.2 km · 2 min · East Lincolnway
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Continue on West Lincoln Way
985 ft · 24 sec · West Lincoln Way
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Continue on Lincoln Road
3071 ft · 1 min · Lincoln Road
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Turn right onto Carroll Road
7.5 mi · 10 min · Carroll Road
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Continue on Clay Street
11.6 mi · 17 min · Clay Street
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Turn left onto East Benton Street
44 m · 6 sec · East Benton Street
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Turn right
22 m · 5 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Springfield and Mount Carroll.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 74 West
Merge slight right
72.4 mi · 01h 18m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Springfield and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms near Mount Carroll.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Springfield to Mount Carroll?
The road trip is about 212.6 miles (342.2 km) and usually takes 04h 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?
Williamsfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 106.3 miles from Springfield and 106.3 miles from Mount Carroll.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 159.4 miles (256.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 53.2 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:50 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.32 one way or $56.64 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 66.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Springfield and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms near Mount Carroll.
Stop Ideas Near Williamsfield
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 Williamsfield.
Galesburg station
Kewanee
Peoria, Illinois
Princeton
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Springfield and Mount Carroll. Straight-line distance: 159.41 mi (256.55 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 Mount Carroll
City in Illinois
| Population | 1,562 |
| Coordinates | 42.0950200, -89.9781800 |
| Altitude | 247 |
| Country | United States |
End: Mount Carroll (-89.97818, 42.09502)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 342 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 05m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 18m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 15m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 32m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 02m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 39m |
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 | $28.32 | $56.64 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $31.94 | $63.88 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $34.95 | $69.90 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $39.83 | $79.67 |
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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