How far is Springfield, IL from Savoy, IL?

The driving distance from Springfield, IL to Savoy, IL is about 88.7 miles (142.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 42m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 75.8 miles (122 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 24m 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
88.73 mi
01h 42m
Flight
75.79 mi
121.98 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
75.79 mi
Kilometers
121.98 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
88.73 mi
Kilometers
142.79 km
Drive Time
01h 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 01h 42m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Savoy
Thu, Apr 23, 1:17 AM CDT
Return by in Springfield
Thu, Apr 23, 2:59 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Springfield
2026-04-22T23:35
Arrive Savoy
Thu, Apr 23, 1:17 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 42m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:42 AM to 11:42 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:06 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
Oreana
IL

Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America

From Springfield
44.3 mi
00h 51m
To Savoy
44.4 mi
00h 51m

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
77°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    2.5 mi · 5 min · Clear Lake Avenue

  4. 4

    Continue straight

    36.5 mi · 39 min

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    41.6 mi · 45 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 57 South: Memphis

    2443 ft · 1 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    2.8 mi · 3 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward Curtis Road

    2358 ft · 43 sec

  9. 9

    Turn left onto West Curtis Road

    3 mi · 6 min · West Curtis Road

  10. 10

    Turn right onto North Dunlap Avenue

    1.6 km · 2 min · North Dunlap Avenue

  11. 11

    Turn right

    34 m · 8 sec

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
12 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Clear Lake Avenue
80.6 mi · 91%
I 57 South
3.29 mi · 4%
West Curtis Road
3.01 mi · 3%
North Dunlap Avenue
0.98 mi · 1%
Curtis Road
0.45 mi · 1%
East Washington Street
0.23 mi
Longest Stretch

Clear Lake Avenue

Continue straight

41.6 mi · 00h 45m

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 42m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.9 mi
75.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Oreana
00h 51m from Springfield
Leave By
3:06 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 88.7 miles (142.8 km) and usually takes 01h 42m 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?

Oreana is a useful midpoint, sitting about 44.3 miles from Springfield and 44.4 miles from Savoy.

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

The direct path is about 75.8 miles (122 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.9 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 3:06 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.80 one way or $23.61 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Oreana

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

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

RAIL

Lincoln

48 mi away
Broadway and North Chicago Sts.
RAIL

Illinois Terminal

57 mi away
45 East University Ave.
RAIL

Uptown Station

64 mi away
100 East Parkinson St.
RAIL

Mattoon station

66 mi away
1718 Broadway Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Springfield and Savoy. Straight-line distance: 75.79 mi (121.98 km).

Springfield

#1 Springfield

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

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

#2 Savoy

Town

Population8,364
Coordinates40.0547500, -88.2517200
Altitude224
CountryUnited States
Start: Springfield (-89.64371, 39.80172)
End: Savoy (-88.25172, 40.05475)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 143 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 57m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 13m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 46m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 28m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 16m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 06m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.13 gal
11.85 L · about $11.80
Round trip
$23.61
6.26 gal · 23.7 L
Estimated CO2
27.8 kg one way
Round trip: 55.6 kg / 123 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $11.80 $23.61
Mid-grade $4.25 $13.31 $26.62
Premium $4.65 $14.57 $29.13
Diesel $5.30 $16.60 $33.20

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Springfield and Savoy. The current time is 23:35:10.

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.