How far is Springfield, IL from Tolono, IL?

The driving distance from Springfield, IL to Tolono, IL is about 93.3 miles (150.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 47m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 74.5 miles (119.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 35m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
Trip Tools

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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
93.3 mi
01h 47m
Flight
74.5 mi
119.9 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
74.5 mi
Kilometers
119.9 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
93.3 mi
Kilometers
150.15 km
Drive Time
01h 47m

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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 47m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Tolono
Thu, Apr 23, 6:24 AM CDT
Return by in Springfield
Thu, Apr 23, 8:12 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Springfield
2026-04-23T04:36
Arrive Tolono
Thu, Apr 23, 6:24 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 47m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:48 AM to 11:48 AM CDT

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

Leave by
2:54 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
46.6 mi
00h 53m
To Tolono
46.7 mi
00h 53m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
8 to 17 mph S
Destination
81°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
12 to 25 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    6 mi · 6 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward Tolono, Monticello

    1814 ft · 37 sec

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Monticello Road

    2.7 mi · 5 min · Monticello Road

  10. 10

    Turn right

    2.7 mi · 4 min

  11. 11

    Turn left onto West Holden Street

    1017 ft · 52 sec · West Holden Street

  12. 12

    Turn left onto North Bourne Street

    7 m · 1 sec · North Bourne Street

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Bourne Street

Car Route Details

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

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
13 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Clear Lake Avenue
80.6 mi · 86%
I 57 South
6.79 mi · 7%
Monticello Road
2.67 mi · 3%
East Washington Street
0.23 mi
West Holden Street
0.19 mi
North 12th Street
0.19 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 47m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18.8 mi
74.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Oreana
00h 53m from Springfield
Leave By
2:54 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Springfield and Sunny near Tolono.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 93.3 miles (150.2 km) and usually takes 01h 47m 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 46.6 miles from Springfield and 46.7 miles from Tolono.

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

The direct path is about 74.5 miles (119.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.8 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 2:54 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.41 one way or $24.81 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Springfield and Sunny near Tolono.

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 Tolono. Straight-line distance: 74.5 mi (119.9 km).

Springfield

#1 Springfield

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

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

#2 Tolono

City in Illinois, United States of America

Population3,349
Coordinates39.9861400, -88.2589400
Altitude223
CountryUnited States
Start: Springfield (-89.64371, 39.80172)
End: Tolono (-88.25894, 39.98614)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 150 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 06m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 19m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 51m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 33m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 19m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 09m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.29 gal
12.46 L · about $12.41
Round trip
$24.81
6.58 gal · 24.92 L
Estimated CO2
29.2 kg one way
Round trip: 58.5 kg / 129 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $12.41 $24.81
Mid-grade $4.25 $13.99 $27.98
Premium $4.65 $15.31 $30.62
Diesel $5.30 $17.45 $34.90

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 Tolono. The current time is 04:36:19.

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.