How far is Springfield, IL from Princeville, IL?
The driving distance from Springfield, IL to Princeville, IL is about 97.5 miles (156.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 04m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 78.2 miles (125.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 08m 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
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 02h 04m.
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.
Township in Tazewell County, Illinois
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 Princeville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Springfield and Princeville.
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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
2.3 mi · 4 min · Clear Lake Avenue
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Take the exit slight right toward I 55 North: Chicago
1533 ft · 53 sec
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Merge slight left
29.2 mi · 32 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 155 North: Peoria, Hartsburg
32 mi · 34 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 74 West: Peoria
1.5 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left
1 mi · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 474 West: Moline, Rock Island
14 mi · 15 min
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Take the exit slight left toward I 74 West: Moline, Rock Island
1 mi · 1 min
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Merge slight right
4.2 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Kickapoo, Edwards
1344 ft · 36 sec
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Turn right onto North Kickapoo-Edwards Road
1.5 km · 2 min · North Kickapoo-Edwards Road
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Continue on North Vine Street
133 m · 16 sec · North Vine Street
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Turn left onto West U.S. Highway 150
1.3 km · 1 min · West U.S. Highway 150
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Turn right onto North Princeville Jubilee Road
8.8 mi · 21 min · North Princeville Jubilee Road
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Turn straight onto West Laura Road
569 ft · 16 sec · West Laura Road
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Turn slight left onto North Princeville Jubilee Road
1.1 km · 2 min · North Princeville Jubilee Road
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Continue on South Cottage Grove Avenue
2416 ft · 1 min · South Cottage Grove Avenue
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Turn right onto West Spring Street
664 ft · 19 sec · West Spring Street
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Turn left onto North Santa Fe Avenue
43 m · 3 sec · North Santa Fe Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Santa Fe Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Springfield and Princeville.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 155 North
Keep slight left to continue on I 155 North: Peoria, Hartsburg
32 mi · 00h 34m
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 Princeville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Springfield to Princeville?
The road trip is about 97.5 miles (156.9 km) and usually takes 02h 04m 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?
Hopedale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 48.8 miles from Springfield and 48.7 miles from Princeville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 78.2 miles (125.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.3 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 2:22 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.97 one way or $25.94 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Patchy Frost then Sunny around Springfield and Sunny near Princeville.
Stop Ideas Near Hopedale
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Allentown City Hall
Village of Morton- Village Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Hopedale.
Lincoln
Peoria, Illinois
Uptown Station
Springfield station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Springfield and Princeville. Straight-line distance: 78.17 mi (125.8 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 Princeville
Township in Peoria County, Illinois
| Population | 1,663 |
| Coordinates | 40.9297600, -89.7576000 |
| Altitude | 225 |
| Country | United States |
End: Princeville (-89.7576, 40.92976)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 157 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 14m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 26m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 57m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 37m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 23m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 12m |
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 | $12.97 | $25.94 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $14.63 | $29.26 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $16.01 | $32.02 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $18.25 | $36.49 |
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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