How far is Springfield, IL from Rosiclare, IL?

The driving distance from Springfield, IL to Rosiclare, IL is about 214.3 miles (344.9 km), with a travel time of about 04h 42m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 178.6 miles (287.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 25m 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
214.34 mi
04h 42m
Flight
178.61 mi
287.45 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
178.61 mi
Kilometers
287.45 km
Flight Time
00h 21m

Driving Distance

Road route
214.34 mi
Kilometers
344.94 km
Drive Time
04h 42m

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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 04h 42m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Rosiclare
Fri, Apr 17, 8:04 AM CDT
Return by in Springfield
Fri, Apr 17, 12:47 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Springfield
2026-04-17T03:21
Arrive Rosiclare
Fri, Apr 17, 8:04 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 42m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:43 AM to 12:43 PM CDT

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

Leave by
7:34 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
Salem
IL

City in Illinois

From Springfield
107.2 mi
02h 21m
To Rosiclare
107.1 mi
02h 21m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
7 to 17 mph S
Destination
85°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
2 to 9 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    15.1 mi · 17 min · 300 East Road

  19. 19

    Continue on County Road 875 East

    11.1 mi · 13 min · County Road 875 East

  20. 20

    Continue on North Kennedy Boulevard

    1.5 mi · 2 min · North Kennedy Boulevard

  21. 21

    Turn left onto West Gallatin Street

    2405 ft · 34 sec · West Gallatin Street

  22. 22

    Turn right

    554 ft · 7 sec

  23. 23

    Continue on United States Highway 51

    13.4 mi · 15 min · United States Highway 51

  24. 24

    Continue on 250E

    10.4 mi · 12 min · 250E

  25. 25

    Turn left

    7.6 mi · 9 min

  26. 26

    Take the exit left

    1847 ft · 45 sec

  27. 27

    Merge slight left

    24.5 mi · 27 min

  28. 28

    Keep slight right to continue on Ken Gray Expressway

    20 mi · 22 min · Ken Gray Expressway

  29. 29

    Take the exit slight right toward IL 14: Christopher, Benton

    1972 ft · 50 sec

  30. 30

    Turn left onto West Main Street

    1.4 km · 1 min · West Main Street

  31. 31

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Public Square

    115 m · 8 sec · East Main Street

  32. 32

    Exit the rotary onto East Main Street

    31.6 mi · 48 min · East Main Street

  33. 33

    Turn left

    1 km · 51 sec

  34. 34

    Turn right onto North Commercial Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · North Commercial Street

  35. 35

    Turn left onto Highway 145

    5.9 mi · 10 min · Highway 145

  36. 36

    Turn left

    16.8 mi · 24 min

  37. 37

    Turn left onto Il 146

    3.5 mi · 5 min · Il 146

  38. 38

    Continue straight

    2.1 mi · 4 min

  39. 39

    Turn left onto Hopkinton Street

    7 m · 1 sec · Hopkinton Street

  40. 40

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Hopkinton Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
40 steps
20 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
250E
35.2 mi · 16%
East Main Street
31.7 mi · 15%
North Dirksen Parkway
22.6 mi · 11%
Ken Gray Expressway
20 mi · 9%
300 East Road
15.1 mi · 7%
United States Highway 51
13.4 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

East Main Street

Exit the rotary onto East Main Street

31.6 mi · 00h 48m

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
04h 42m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+35.7 mi
178.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Salem
02h 21m from Springfield
Leave By
7:34 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Springfield and Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Rosiclare.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 214.3 miles (344.9 km) and usually takes 04h 42m 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?

Salem is a useful midpoint, sitting about 107.2 miles from Springfield and 107.1 miles from Rosiclare.

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

The direct path is about 178.6 miles (287.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 35.7 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 7:34 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.51 one way or $57.02 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 67.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Springfield and Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Rosiclare.

Stop Ideas Near Salem

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

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

RAIL

Centralia station

20 mi away
108 East Broadway
BUS

Mt. Vernon, IL

35 mi away
102 Potomac Boulevard
RAIL

Effingham

65 mi away
401 West National Ave.
RAIL

Du Quoin

73 mi away
20 North Chestnut St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Springfield and Rosiclare. Straight-line distance: 178.61 mi (287.45 km).

Springfield

#1 Springfield

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

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

#2 Rosiclare

City in Hardin County, Illinois, United States

Population1,008
Coordinates37.4236600, -88.3461500
Altitude108
CountryUnited States
Start: Springfield (-89.64371, 39.80172)
End: Rosiclare (-88.34615, 37.42366)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 345 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 08m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 21m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 17m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 34m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 03m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 40m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.56 gal
28.63 L · about $28.51
Round trip
$57.02
15.12 gal · 57.26 L
Estimated CO2
67.2 kg one way
Round trip: 134.4 kg / 296 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $28.51 $57.02
Mid-grade $4.25 $32.15 $64.31
Premium $4.65 $35.18 $70.37
Diesel $5.30 $40.10 $80.20

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Springfield and Rosiclare. The current time is 03:21:49.

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.