How far is Springfield, IL from Mount Vernon, IL?
The driving distance from Springfield, IL to Mount Vernon, IL is about 131.2 miles (211.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 48m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 110 miles (177 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 36m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 48m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Village in Illinois, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Springfield and Mount Vernon.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Springfield and Mount Vernon.
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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
1.7 mi · 3 min · Clear Lake Avenue
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Turn right onto North Dirksen Parkway
1.6 km · 2 min · North Dirksen Parkway
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Turn left
538 ft · 18 sec
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Turn straight
1.8 mi · 2 min
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Continue straight
4.7 mi · 7 min
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Continue straight
1.3 mi · 2 min
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Continue straight
15.7 mi · 20 min
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Continue on North Webster Street
2218 ft · 35 sec · North Webster Street
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Turn left onto West Park Street
5.3 mi · 8 min · West Park Street
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Continue on State Route 29
5.1 mi · 8 min · State Route 29
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Continue on N 2000 East Road
5.4 mi · 8 min · N 2000 East Road
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Continue on West Washington Street
1 km · 2 min · West Washington Street
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Turn right onto North Poplar Street
3072 ft · 1 min · North Poplar Street
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Turn straight onto Fair Avenue
3070 ft · 2 min · Fair Avenue
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Continue on County Road 2400 E
2 mi · 3 min · County Road 2400 E
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Continue on 300 East Road
15.1 mi · 17 min · 300 East Road
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Continue on County Road 875 East
11.1 mi · 13 min · County Road 875 East
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Continue on North Kennedy Boulevard
1.5 mi · 2 min · North Kennedy Boulevard
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Turn left onto West Gallatin Street
2405 ft · 34 sec · West Gallatin Street
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Turn right
554 ft · 7 sec
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Continue on United States Highway 51
13.4 mi · 15 min · United States Highway 51
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Continue on 250E
10.4 mi · 12 min · 250E
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Turn left
7.6 mi · 9 min
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Take the exit left
1847 ft · 45 sec
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Merge slight left
21.4 mi · 23 min
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Take the exit slight right toward IL 15: Ashley, Mt. Vernon
1624 ft · 42 sec
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Turn straight onto Broadway Street
2.8 mi · 5 min · Broadway Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Broadway Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Springfield and Mount Vernon.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
250E
Merge slight left
21.4 mi · 00h 23m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Springfield and Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Mount Vernon.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Springfield to Mount Vernon?
The road trip is about 131.2 miles (211.2 km) and usually takes 02h 48m 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?
Ramsey is a useful midpoint, sitting about 65.7 miles from Springfield and 65.6 miles from Mount Vernon.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 110 miles (177 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.2 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 12:54 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.46 one way or $34.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 41.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Springfield and Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Mount Vernon.
Stop Ideas Near Ramsey
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 Ramsey.
Effingham
Carlinville
Centralia station
Mattoon station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Springfield and Mount Vernon. Straight-line distance: 109.99 mi (177.01 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 Vernon
City located near the center of Jefferson County, Illinois, United States
| Population | 14,511 |
| Coordinates | 38.3172700, -88.9031200 |
| Altitude | 156 |
| Country | United States |
End: Mount Vernon (-88.90312, 38.31727)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 211 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 22m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 16m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 37m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 11m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 52m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 38m |
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 | $17.46 | $34.92 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $19.69 | $39.38 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $21.55 | $43.10 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $24.56 | $49.12 |
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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