How far is Springfield, IL from South Roxana, IL?
The driving distance from Springfield, IL to South Roxana, IL is about 84.8 miles (136.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 46m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 70.8 miles (114 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 32m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 46m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in Illinois, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Patchy Frost then Sunny
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Springfield and South Roxana.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Springfield and South Roxana.
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Start on East Washington Street
816 ft · 27 sec · East Washington Street
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Turn right onto South 11th Street
3 mi · 7 min · South 11th Street
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Turn slight right
125 m · 20 sec
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Turn straight onto East Stevenson Drive
1981 ft · 48 sec · East Stevenson Drive
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Turn slight left
1.2 km · 1 min
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Take the ramp straight
108 m · 7 sec
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Keep slight left
1255 ft · 24 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 55 South: Saint Louis
69.4 mi · 1 hr 14 min
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Take the exit slight right toward IL 143: Edwardsville, Marine
1664 ft · 28 sec
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Turn right
1926 ft · 33 sec
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Continue straight
3.3 mi · 6 min
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Turn right onto North Main Street
1.3 mi · 3 min · North Main Street
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Continue on Edwardsville Road
2.5 mi · 4 min · Edwardsville Road
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Turn left onto Bender Road
1117 ft · 23 sec · Bender Road
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Turn right onto Old Alton Edwardsville Road
1.3 mi · 3 min · Old Alton Edwardsville Road
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Continue on Madison Avenue
2670 ft · 1 min · Madison Avenue
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Continue on Madison Street
1.3 km · 2 min · Madison Street
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Turn left onto Sinclair Avenue
1383 ft · 1 min · Sinclair Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Sinclair Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Springfield and South Roxana.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 55 South
Keep slight left to continue on I 55 South: Saint Louis
69.4 mi · 01h 15m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Patchy Frost then Sunny leaving Springfield and Sunny near South Roxana.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Springfield to South Roxana?
The road trip is about 84.8 miles (136.5 km) and usually takes 01h 46m 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?
Litchfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 42.4 miles from Springfield and 42.4 miles from South Roxana.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 70.8 miles (114 km), while the road route adds roughly 14 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 2:58 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.28 one way or $22.55 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Patchy Frost then Sunny around Springfield and Sunny near South Roxana.
Stop Ideas Near Litchfield
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Litchfield.
Carlinville
Alton
Springfield station
Gateway Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Springfield and South Roxana. Straight-line distance: 70.81 mi (113.96 km).
#1 Springfield
The capital of Illinois and the county seat of Sangamon County.
| Population | 113,671 |
| Coordinates | 39.8017200, -89.6437100 |
| Altitude | 182 |
| Country | United States |
#2 South Roxana
City in Illinois, United States of America
| Population | 1,986 |
| Coordinates | 38.8294900, -90.0628800 |
| Altitude | 134 |
| Country | United States |
End: South Roxana (-90.06288, 38.82949)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 137 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 49m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 07m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 41m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 24m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 12m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 03m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $11.28 | $22.55 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $12.72 | $25.43 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $13.92 | $27.83 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $15.86 | $31.72 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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