How far is Springfield, IL from Toledo, IL?
The driving distance from Springfield, IL to Toledo, IL is about 103.1 miles (165.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 26m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 83 miles (133.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 52m 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 02h 26m.
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.
Village in Illinois, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Springfield and Toledo.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Springfield and Toledo.
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Start on East Washington Street
1206 ft · 42 sec · East Washington Street
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Turn left onto North 12th Street
1013 ft · 36 sec · North 12th Street
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Turn straight onto Clear Lake Avenue
2.5 mi · 5 min · Clear Lake Avenue
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Continue straight
29.5 mi · 32 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 36 East, US 51 South: Decatur, Pana
1656 ft · 41 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 51 South: Pana
3132 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
5 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Decatur, Elwin, Mount Zion
1875 ft · 54 sec
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Turn slight left
34 m · 3 sec
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Turn left onto South Business Route 51
1771 ft · 39 sec · South Business Route 51
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Turn left onto West Elwin Road
4.2 mi · 6 min · West Elwin Road
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Continue on West Main Street
1.8 mi · 3 min · West Main Street
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Turn right onto South State Route 121
33.8 mi · 49 min · South State Route 121
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Continue on Dewitt Avenue
2 mi · 3 min · Dewitt Avenue
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Turn right onto North 19th Street
2731 ft · 60 sec · North 19th Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Charleston Avenue
117 m · 10 sec · Charleston Avenue
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Turn right onto Lakeland Boulevard
4.4 mi · 7 min · Lakeland Boulevard
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Continue on Lake Land Boulevard
146 m · 10 sec · Lake Land Boulevard
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Continue on Route 45
1.9 mi · 3 min · Route 45
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Continue on County Road 500 E
1 mi · 2 min · County Road 500 E
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Continue on County Road 000 N
1.4 km · 2 min · County Road 000 N
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Turn left onto County Road 500 East
5.9 mi · 10 min · County Road 500 East
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Keep slight left
7.2 mi · 13 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East Main Street
650 ft · 16 sec · East Main Street
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Exit the roundabout onto East Main Street
73 m · 10 sec · East Main Street
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Turn left onto Indiana Street
95 m · 14 sec · Indiana Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Indiana Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Springfield and Toledo.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
South State Route 121
Turn right onto South State Route 121
33.8 mi · 00h 49m
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.
Sunny leaving Springfield and Mostly Sunny near Toledo.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Springfield to Toledo?
The road trip is about 103.1 miles (165.9 km) and usually takes 02h 26m 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?
Dalton City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 51.5 miles from Springfield and 51.6 miles from Toledo.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 83 miles (133.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.1 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 1:38 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.73 one way or $27.45 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 32.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Springfield and Mostly Sunny near Toledo.
Stop Ideas Near Dalton City
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 Dalton City.
Mattoon station
Illinois Terminal
Lincoln
Effingham
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Springfield and Toledo. Straight-line distance: 83.05 mi (133.65 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 Toledo
Village in Illinois, United States
| Population | 1,185 |
| Coordinates | 39.2736500, -88.2436500 |
| Altitude | 182 |
| Country | United States |
End: Toledo (-88.24365, 39.27365)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 166 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 26m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 34m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 03m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 43m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 28m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 17m |
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 | $13.73 | $27.45 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $15.48 | $30.96 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $16.94 | $33.88 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $19.31 | $38.61 |
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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