How far is Springfield, IL from Roanoke, IL?

The driving distance from Springfield, IL to Roanoke, IL is about 91.5 miles (147.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 52m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 72.6 miles (116.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 44m 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
91.45 mi
01h 52m
Flight
72.63 mi
116.88 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
72.63 mi
Kilometers
116.88 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
91.45 mi
Kilometers
147.18 km
Drive Time
01h 52m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 52m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Roanoke
Thu, Apr 23, 1:30 AM CDT
Return by in Springfield
Thu, Apr 23, 3:22 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Springfield
2026-04-22T23:37
Arrive Roanoke
Thu, Apr 23, 1:30 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 52m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:52 AM to 11:52 AM CDT

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

Leave by
2:46 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
Boynton
IL

Township in Tazewell County, Illinois

From Springfield
45.7 mi
00h 56m
To Roanoke
45.7 mi
00h 56m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Wednesday

Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph SW
Destination
78°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
8 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    2.3 mi · 4 min · Clear Lake Avenue

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward I 55 North: Chicago

    1533 ft · 53 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    29.2 mi · 32 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on I 155 North: Peoria, Hartsburg

    32 mi · 34 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on I 74 East: Bloomington

    1650 ft · 40 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    10.6 mi · 11 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward IL 117: Goodfield

    1623 ft · 40 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left

    12.1 mi · 20 min

  11. 11

    Continue on County Road 1400 North

    2.8 mi · 5 min · County Road 1400 North

  12. 12

    Continue on West Front Street

    1 mi · 2 min · West Front Street

  13. 13

    Continue on West Husseman Street

    1426 ft · 31 sec · West Husseman Street

  14. 14

    Turn left

    37 m · 9 sec

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
15 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 155 North
32 mi · 35%
I 55 North
29.5 mi · 32%
IL 117
12.4 mi · 14%
I 74 East
10.9 mi · 12%
County Road 1400 North
2.79 mi · 3%
Clear Lake Avenue
2.29 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 52m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18.9 mi
72.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Boynton
00h 56m from Springfield
Leave By
2:46 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny leaving Springfield and Mostly Sunny near Roanoke.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 91.5 miles (147.2 km) and usually takes 01h 52m 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?

Boynton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 45.7 miles from Springfield and 45.7 miles from Roanoke.

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

The direct path is about 72.6 miles (116.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.9 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 2:46 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.18 one way or $24.36 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 28.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny around Springfield and Mostly Sunny near Roanoke.

Stop Ideas Near Boynton

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Boynton and the surrounding midpoint area.
Route 66 Original Alignment- Driveable!
Scenic stop 13.5 mi away

Route 66 Original Alignment- Driveable!

Atlanta , IL
865 SW Arch St, Atlanta, IL 61723, United States
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews Tourist attraction
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 1 mi away

TOWN HALL

Delavan , IL
1979 Townhall Rd, Delavan, IL 61734
city hall
Stop photo coming soon
Scenic stop 14.2 mi away

Allentown City Hall

Tremont , IL
15881 Uhlman Rd, Tremont, IL 61568
Historical landmark

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Boynton.

RAIL

Lincoln

24 mi away
Broadway and North Chicago Sts.
BUS

Peoria, Illinois

41 mi away
6100 West Everett M. Dirksen Parkway
RAIL

Uptown Station

42 mi away
100 East Parkinson St.
RAIL

Springfield station

64 mi away
East Washington and North Third Sts.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Springfield and Roanoke. Straight-line distance: 72.63 mi (116.88 km).

Springfield

#1 Springfield

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

Population113,671
Coordinates39.8017200, -89.6437100
Altitude182
CountryUnited States
Roanoke

#2 Roanoke

Village in Illinois, United States

Population1,966
Coordinates40.7961500, -89.1973000
Altitude222
CountryUnited States
Start: Springfield (-89.64371, 39.80172)
End: Roanoke (-89.1973, 40.79615)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 147 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 02m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 17m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 49m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 31m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 18m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 08m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.23 gal
12.22 L · about $12.18
Round trip
$24.36
6.46 gal · 24.44 L
Estimated CO2
28.7 kg one way
Round trip: 57.4 kg / 127 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $12.18 $24.36
Mid-grade $4.25 $13.74 $27.47
Premium $4.65 $15.03 $30.06
Diesel $5.30 $17.13 $34.26

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 Roanoke. The current time is 23:37:45.

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.