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. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
109 mi
02h 14m
Flight
94.62 mi
152.27 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
94.62 mi
Kilometers
152.27 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
109 mi
Kilometers
175.42 km
Drive Time
02h 14m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 14m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Okawville
Sun, Apr 19, 3:13 AM CDT
Return by in Springfield
Sun, Apr 19, 5:28 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Springfield
2026-04-19T00:59
Arrive Okawville
Sun, Apr 19, 3:13 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 14m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:15 AM to 12:15 PM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
2:00 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Springfield
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
White City
IL

Village in Macoupin County, Illinois, United States

From Springfield
54.6 mi
01h 07m
To Okawville
54.4 mi
01h 07m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
60°F
Sunday

Patchy Frost then Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
7 to 14 mph WNW
Destination
63°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
6 to 12 mph NW

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.

  1. 1

    Start on East Washington Street

    816 ft · 27 sec · East Washington Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto South 11th Street

    3 mi · 7 min · South 11th Street

  3. 3

    Turn slight right

    125 m · 20 sec

  4. 4

    Turn straight onto East Stevenson Drive

    1981 ft · 48 sec · East Stevenson Drive

  5. 5

    Turn slight left

    1.2 km · 1 min

  6. 6

    Take the ramp straight

    108 m · 7 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight left

    1255 ft · 24 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on I 55 South: Saint Louis

    58.6 mi · 1 hr 3 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward IL 4: Staunton, Lebanon

    1411 ft · 32 sec

  10. 10

    Turn left

    26.6 mi · 39 min

  11. 11

    Turn left

    1605 ft · 39 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    17.1 mi · 18 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward IL 177

    1725 ft · 42 sec

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Illinois Route 177

    1 mi · 2 min · Illinois Route 177

  15. 15

    Continue on North Front Street

    562 ft · 17 sec · North Front Street

  16. 16

    Turn left

    19 m · 5 sec

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
17 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 55 South
58.6 mi · 54%
IL 4
17.4 mi · 16%
South 11th Street
2.98 mi · 3%
Illinois Route 177
1.04 mi · 1%
East Stevenson Drive
0.68 mi · 1%
IL 177
0.33 mi
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 14m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.4 mi
94.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
White City
01h 07m from Springfield
Leave By
2:00 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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.

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

RAIL

Carlinville

26 mi away
128 Alton Rd.
RAIL

Alton

37 mi away
3400 College Ave.
RAIL

Gateway Transportation Center

62 mi away
551 South 16th St.
RAIL

Kirkwood

78 mi away
110 West Argonne Dr.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Springfield and Okawville. Straight-line distance: 94.62 mi (152.27 km).

Springfield

#1 Springfield

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

Population113,671
Coordinates39.8017200, -89.6437100
Altitude182
CountryUnited States
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#2 Okawville

Human settlement in United States of America

Population1,349
Coordinates38.4342200, -89.5503700
Altitude134
CountryUnited States
Start: Springfield (-89.64371, 39.80172)
End: Okawville (-89.55037, 38.43422)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 175 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
3.85 gal
14.56 L · about $14.52
Round trip
$29.04
7.7 gal · 29.12 L
Estimated CO2
34.2 kg one way
Round trip: 68.4 kg / 151 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Illinois · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Springfield and Okawville. The current time is 00:59:13.

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.