How far is Springfield, IL from Ramsey, IL?

The driving distance from Springfield, IL to Ramsey, IL is about 61.3 miles (98.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 26m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 53.6 miles (86.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 53m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
61.3 mi
01h 26m
Flight
53.63 mi
86.31 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
53.63 mi
Kilometers
86.31 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
61.3 mi
Kilometers
98.66 km
Drive Time
01h 26m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 26m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Ramsey
Thu, Apr 23, 4:27 AM CDT
Return by in Springfield
Thu, Apr 23, 5:54 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Springfield
2026-04-23T03:00
Arrive Ramsey
Thu, Apr 23, 4:27 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 26m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:27 AM to 11:27 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:36 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
Taylorville
IL

City in Christian County, Illinois

From Springfield
30.6 mi
00h 43m
To Ramsey
30.6 mi
00h 43m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
8 to 17 mph S
Destination
78°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
6 to 17 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Springfield and Ramsey.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Springfield and Ramsey.

  1. 1

    Start on East Washington Street

    1206 ft · 42 sec · East Washington Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North 12th Street

    1013 ft · 36 sec · North 12th Street

  3. 3

    Turn straight onto Clear Lake Avenue

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Clear Lake Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn right onto North Dirksen Parkway

    1.6 km · 2 min · North Dirksen Parkway

  5. 5

    Turn left

    538 ft · 18 sec

  6. 6

    Turn straight

    1.8 mi · 2 min

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    4.7 mi · 7 min

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    1.3 mi · 2 min

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    15.7 mi · 20 min

  10. 10

    Continue on North Webster Street

    2218 ft · 35 sec · North Webster Street

  11. 11

    Turn left onto West Park Street

    5.3 mi · 8 min · West Park Street

  12. 12

    Continue on State Route 29

    5.1 mi · 8 min · State Route 29

  13. 13

    Continue on N 2000 East Road

    5.4 mi · 8 min · N 2000 East Road

  14. 14

    Continue on West Washington Street

    1 km · 2 min · West Washington Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto North Poplar Street

    3072 ft · 1 min · North Poplar Street

  16. 16

    Turn straight onto Fair Avenue

    3070 ft · 2 min · Fair Avenue

  17. 17

    Continue on County Road 2400 E

    2 mi · 3 min · County Road 2400 E

  18. 18

    Continue on 300 East Road

    14.6 mi · 17 min · 300 East Road

  19. 19

    Turn right onto West Main Street

    59 m · 11 sec · West Main Street

  20. 20

    Turn right onto East Front Street

    33 m · 8 sec · East Front Street

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Front Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
21 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
34.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Dirksen Parkway
22.6 mi · 37%
300 East Road
14.6 mi · 24%
N 2000 East Road
5.37 mi · 9%
West Park Street
5.33 mi · 9%
State Route 29
5.15 mi · 8%
County Road 2400 E
2 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

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.

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
01h 26m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.7 mi
53.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Taylorville
00h 43m from Springfield
Leave By
3:36 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Springfield and Mostly Sunny near Ramsey.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Springfield to Ramsey?

The road trip is about 61.3 miles (98.7 km) and usually takes 01h 26m 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?

Taylorville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 30.6 miles from Springfield and 30.6 miles from Ramsey.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 53.6 miles (86.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.7 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 3:36 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.15 one way or $16.29 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Springfield and Mostly Sunny near Ramsey.

Stop Ideas Near Taylorville

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

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

RAIL

Springfield station

42 mi away
East Washington and North Third Sts.
RAIL

Carlinville

59 mi away
128 Alton Rd.
RAIL

Lincoln

67 mi away
Broadway and North Chicago Sts.
RAIL

Mattoon station

79 mi away
1718 Broadway Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Springfield and Ramsey. Straight-line distance: 53.63 mi (86.31 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 Ramsey

Village in Illinois, United States

Population1,003
Coordinates39.1444900, -89.1086800
Altitude186
CountryUnited States
Start: Springfield (-89.64371, 39.80172)
End: Ramsey (-89.10868, 39.14449)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 99 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 02m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 31m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 13m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 01m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 52m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 45m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.16 gal
8.19 L · about $8.15
Round trip
$16.29
4.32 gal · 16.38 L
Estimated CO2
19.2 kg one way
Round trip: 38.4 kg / 85 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $8.15 $16.29
Mid-grade $4.25 $9.19 $18.37
Premium $4.65 $10.05 $20.11
Diesel $5.30 $11.46 $22.91

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Springfield and Ramsey. The current time is 03:00:14.

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.