How far is Springfield, IL from Randolph, IL?

The driving distance from Springfield, IL to Randolph, IL is about 148.6 miles (239.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 10m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 126.9 miles (204.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 21m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
148.61 mi
03h 10m
Flight
126.92 mi
204.25 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
126.92 mi
Kilometers
204.25 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
148.61 mi
Kilometers
239.17 km
Drive Time
03h 10m

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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 03h 10m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Randolph
Thu, Apr 23, 4:46 AM CDT
Return by in Springfield
Thu, Apr 23, 7:56 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Springfield
2026-04-23T01:35
Arrive Randolph
Thu, Apr 23, 4:46 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 10m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:11 AM to 11:11 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:38 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Springfield
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Edwardsville
IL

City in Madison County, Illinois, United States

From Springfield
74.4 mi
01h 35m
To Randolph
74.3 mi
01h 35m

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
80°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
6 to 16 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    77.5 mi · 1 hr 24 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward IL 159 South: Collinsville

    1434 ft · 48 sec

  10. 10

    Continue on Vandalia Street

    3 mi · 5 min · Vandalia Street

  11. 11

    Continue on South Morrison Avenue

    1.3 mi · 2 min · South Morrison Avenue

  12. 12

    Continue on North Illinois Street

    9.8 mi · 15 min · North Illinois Street

  13. 13

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Illinois Street

    55 m · 5 sec · South Illinois Street

  14. 14

    Exit the rotary onto South Illinois Street

    8.3 mi · 13 min · South Illinois Street

  15. 15

    Continue on State Route 159

    6.1 mi · 9 min · State Route 159

  16. 16

    Continue on North Main Street

    1163 ft · 20 sec · North Main Street

  17. 17

    Continue on N Main St

    810 ft · 14 sec · N Main St

  18. 18

    Continue on Main Street

    8 mi · 12 min · Main Street

  19. 19

    Continue straight

    23.3 mi · 29 min

  20. 20

    Turn left onto State Street

    5.6 mi · 10 min · State Street

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Chester Road

    1829 ft · 50 sec · Chester Road

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Wine Hill Road

    40 m · 4 sec · Wine Hill Road

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Wine Hill Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
23 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
0 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 55 South
77.5 mi · 52%
Main Street
31.4 mi · 21%
North Illinois Street
9.76 mi · 7%
South Illinois Street
8.32 mi · 6%
State Route 159
6.14 mi · 4%
State Street
5.64 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

I 55 South

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

77.5 mi · 01h 24m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 10m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+21.7 mi
126.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Edwardsville
01h 35m from Springfield
Leave By
10:38 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Springfield and Sunny near Randolph.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 148.6 miles (239.2 km) and usually takes 03h 10m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Edwardsville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 74.4 miles from Springfield and 74.3 miles from Randolph.

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

The direct path is about 126.9 miles (204.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.7 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:38 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.76 one way or $39.52 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 46.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Springfield and Sunny near Randolph.

Stop Ideas Near Edwardsville

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

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

RAIL

Alton

19 mi away
3400 College Ave.
RAIL

Gateway Transportation Center

30 mi away
551 South 16th St.
RAIL

Kirkwood

47 mi away
110 West Argonne Dr.
RAIL

Carlinville

52 mi away
128 Alton Rd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Springfield and Randolph. Straight-line distance: 126.92 mi (204.25 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 Randolph

City in Illinois, United States

Population4,394
Coordinates37.9667200, -89.7498300
Altitude173
CountryUnited States
Start: Springfield (-89.64371, 39.80172)
End: Randolph (-89.74983, 37.96672)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 239 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 57m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 42m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 58m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 28m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 07m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 51m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.24 gal
19.85 L · about $19.76
Round trip
$39.52
10.48 gal · 39.7 L
Estimated CO2
46.6 kg one way
Round trip: 93.1 kg / 205 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $19.76 $39.52
Mid-grade $4.25 $22.29 $44.57
Premium $4.65 $24.39 $48.77
Diesel $5.30 $27.79 $55.59

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 Randolph. The current time is 01:35:43.

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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.