How far is Springfield, IL from Paris, IL?
The driving distance from Springfield, IL to Paris, IL is about 120.7 miles (194.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 48m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 104.3 miles (167.9 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
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Village in Illinois, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Springfield and Paris.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Springfield and Paris.
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Start on East Washington Street
1206 ft · 46 sec · East Washington Street
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Turn left onto North 12th Street
1013 ft · 35 sec · North 12th Street
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Turn straight onto Clear Lake Avenue
2.5 mi · 5 min · Clear Lake Avenue
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Continue straight
29.5 mi · 32 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 36 East, US 51 South: Decatur, Pana
1656 ft · 41 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 51 South: Pana
3132 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
5 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Decatur, Elwin, Mount Zion
1875 ft · 54 sec
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Turn slight left
34 m · 3 sec
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Turn left onto South Business Route 51
1771 ft · 39 sec · South Business Route 51
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Turn left onto West Elwin Road
4.2 mi · 6 min · West Elwin Road
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Continue on West Main Street
1.8 mi · 3 min · West Main Street
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Turn right onto South State Route 121
33.8 mi · 49 min · South State Route 121
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Continue on Dewitt Avenue
5.8 mi · 10 min · Dewitt Avenue
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Turn right onto Lerna Road
2702 ft · 56 sec · Lerna Road
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Turn left onto Illinois Route 16
6 mi · 8 min · Illinois Route 16
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Continue on West Lincoln Avenue
2.6 mi · 4 min · West Lincoln Avenue
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Continue on Route 16
7 mi · 10 min · Route 16
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Continue on West Ashmore Street
1.5 km · 1 min · West Ashmore Street
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Continue on Route 16
4.2 mi · 6 min · Route 16
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Turn left onto South Front Street
744 ft · 13 sec · South Front Street
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Turn right onto East Jefferson Street
2772 ft · 47 sec · East Jefferson Street
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Continue on East 600th Road
5.4 mi · 8 min · East 600th Road
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Continue on 625 N
7.1 mi · 11 min · 625 N
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Keep slight right
155 m · 19 sec
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Turn straight
1.2 km · 1 min
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Turn left onto South Main Street
2815 ft · 48 sec · South Main Street
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Continue on IL Route 1
114 m · 16 sec · IL Route 1
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Turn left onto West Wood Street
113 m · 13 sec · West Wood Street
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Turn left onto North Central Avenue
114 m · 12 sec · North Central Avenue
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Turn left onto West Court Street
11 m · 2 sec · West Court Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Court Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Springfield and Paris.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
South State Route 121
Turn right onto South State Route 121
33.8 mi · 00h 49m
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.
Sunny leaving Springfield and Sunny near Paris.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Springfield to Paris?
The road trip is about 120.7 miles (194.2 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?
Bethany is a useful midpoint, sitting about 60.2 miles from Springfield and 60.4 miles from Paris.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 104.3 miles (167.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.4 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 12:54 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.06 one way or $32.13 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Springfield and Sunny near Paris.
Stop Ideas Near Bethany
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 Bethany.
Mattoon station
Effingham
Illinois Terminal
Lincoln
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Springfield and Paris. Straight-line distance: 104.35 mi (167.94 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 Paris
City in Illinois
| Population | 8,144 |
| Coordinates | 39.6111500, -87.6961400 |
| Altitude | 220 |
| Country | United States |
End: Paris (-87.69614, 39.61115)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 194 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 01m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 00m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 24m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 00m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 43m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 30m |
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 | $16.06 | $32.13 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $18.12 | $36.24 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $19.83 | $39.65 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $22.60 | $45.19 |
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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