How far is Springfield, IL from Okawville, IL?
The driving distance from Springfield, IL to Okawville, IL is about 109 miles (175.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 14m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 94.6 miles (152.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 29m 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 14m.
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 Macoupin County, Illinois, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Patchy Frost then Sunny
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Springfield and Okawville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Springfield and Okawville.
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Start on East Washington Street
816 ft · 27 sec · East Washington Street
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Turn right onto South 11th Street
3 mi · 7 min · South 11th Street
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Turn slight right
125 m · 20 sec
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Turn straight onto East Stevenson Drive
1981 ft · 48 sec · East Stevenson Drive
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Turn slight left
1.2 km · 1 min
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Take the ramp straight
108 m · 7 sec
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Keep slight left
1255 ft · 24 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 55 South: Saint Louis
58.6 mi · 1 hr 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward IL 4: Staunton, Lebanon
1411 ft · 32 sec
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Turn left
26.6 mi · 39 min
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Turn left
1605 ft · 39 sec
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Merge slight left
17.1 mi · 18 min
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Take the exit slight right toward IL 177
1725 ft · 42 sec
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Turn right onto Illinois Route 177
1 mi · 2 min · Illinois Route 177
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Continue on North Front Street
562 ft · 17 sec · North Front Street
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Turn left
19 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 Okawville.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
I 55 South
Keep slight left to continue on I 55 South: Saint Louis
58.6 mi · 01h 03m
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.
Patchy Frost then Sunny leaving Springfield and Sunny near Okawville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Springfield to Okawville?
The road trip is about 109 miles (175.4 km) and usually takes 02h 14m 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?
White City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 54.6 miles from Springfield and 54.4 miles from Okawville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 94.6 miles (152.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.4 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 2:00 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.52 one way or $29.04 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 34.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Patchy Frost then Sunny around Springfield and Sunny near Okawville.
Stop Ideas Near White City
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 White City.
Carlinville
Alton
Gateway Transportation Center
Kirkwood
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Springfield and Okawville. Straight-line distance: 94.62 mi (152.27 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 Okawville
Human settlement in United States of America
| Population | 1,349 |
| Coordinates | 38.4342200, -89.5503700 |
| Altitude | 134 |
| Country | United States |
End: Okawville (-89.55037, 38.43422)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 175 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 37m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 43m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 10m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 49m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 33m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 21m |
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 | $14.52 | $29.04 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $16.37 | $32.75 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $17.92 | $35.84 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $20.42 | $40.84 |
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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