How far is Springfield, IL from Nokomis, IL?
The driving distance from Springfield, IL to Nokomis, IL is about 44.9 miles (72.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 10m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 39.5 miles (63.6 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 10m.
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.
Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Springfield and Nokomis.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Springfield and Nokomis.
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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
2107 ft · 27 sec · North Webster Street
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Take the exit slight right
51 m · 5 sec
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Turn slight right onto Spresser Street
1220 ft · 40 sec · Spresser Street
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Turn left onto Shumway Street
2.1 mi · 4 min · Shumway Street
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Continue on County Highway 1
1.6 mi · 3 min · County Highway 1
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Continue on North 1250 East Road
8.2 mi · 14 min · North 1250 East Road
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Continue on North 1300 East Road
2.4 mi · 4 min · North 1300 East Road
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Continue on Taylorville Road
2.8 mi · 5 min · Taylorville Road
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Continue on North Spruce Street
3173 ft · 1 min · North Spruce Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Spruce Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Springfield and Nokomis.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
North Dirksen Parkway
Continue straight
15.7 mi · 00h 20m
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Springfield and Partly Sunny near Nokomis.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Springfield to Nokomis?
The road trip is about 44.9 miles (72.2 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?
Jeisyville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 22.4 miles from Springfield and 22.4 miles from Nokomis.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 39.5 miles (63.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.4 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 $5.96 one way or $11.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Springfield and Partly Sunny near Nokomis.
Stop Ideas Near Jeisyville
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 Jeisyville.
Springfield station
Carlinville
Lincoln
Mattoon station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Springfield and Nokomis. Straight-line distance: 39.51 mi (63.59 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 Nokomis
City in Illinois, United States
| Population | 2,077 |
| Coordinates | 39.3011600, -89.2850800 |
| Altitude | 205 |
| Country | United States |
End: Nokomis (-89.28508, 39.30116)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 72 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 29m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 07m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 53m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 33m |
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 | $5.96 | $11.92 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $6.72 | $13.44 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $7.35 | $14.71 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $8.38 | $16.76 |
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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