How far is Springfield, IL from Toulon, IL?

The driving distance from Springfield, IL to Toulon, IL is about 116.5 miles (187.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 19m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 90 miles (144.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 39m 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
116.49 mi
02h 19m
Flight
90.02 mi
144.87 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
90.02 mi
Kilometers
144.87 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
116.49 mi
Kilometers
187.47 km
Drive Time
02h 19m

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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 02h 19m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Toulon
Mon, May 4, 12:07 PM CDT
Return by in Springfield
Mon, May 4, 2:27 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Springfield
2026-05-04T09:48
Arrive Toulon
Mon, May 4, 12:07 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 19m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:20 AM to 12:20 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:50 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

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Tremont
IL

City in Itawamba County, Mississippi, United States of America

From Springfield
58.3 mi
01h 09m
To Toulon
58.2 mi
01h 09m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
55°F
Overnight

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, May 4 1:00 AM CDT
Wind
7 mph SSW
Destination
79°F
Monday

Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
6 to 16 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    2.3 mi · 4 min · Clear Lake Avenue

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward I 55 North: Chicago

    1533 ft · 53 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    29.2 mi · 32 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on I 155 North: Peoria, Hartsburg

    32 mi · 34 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on I 74 West: Peoria

    1.5 km · 2 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    1 mi · 1 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 474 West: Moline, Rock Island

    14 mi · 15 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight left toward I 74 West: Moline, Rock Island

    1 mi · 1 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight right

    14.9 mi · 16 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward Canton, Kewanee

    1582 ft · 39 sec

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Canton, Elmwood, Kewanee

    34 m · 5 sec

  14. 14

    Turn straight onto North Bell School Road

    1.4 mi · 2 min · North Bell School Road

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    15.6 mi · 25 min

  16. 16

    Turn right

    3.3 mi · 5 min

  17. 17

    Turn right onto South Franklin Street

    33 m · 5 sec · South Franklin Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Franklin Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
18 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 155 North
32 mi · 27%
I 55 North
29.5 mi · 25%
I 74 West
17.8 mi · 15%
North Bell School Road
17 mi · 15%
I 474 West
14 mi · 12%
Clear Lake Avenue
2.29 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 155 North

Keep slight left to continue on I 155 North: Peoria, Hartsburg

32 mi · 00h 34m

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
02h 19m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+26.5 mi
90 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Tremont
01h 09m from Springfield
Leave By
1:50 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Springfield and Sunny near Toulon.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 116.5 miles (187.5 km) and usually takes 02h 19m 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?

Tremont is a useful midpoint, sitting about 58.3 miles from Springfield and 58.2 miles from Toulon.

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

The direct path is about 90 miles (144.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.5 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 1:50 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.50 one way or $31.00 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 36.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Springfield and Sunny near Toulon.

Stop Ideas Near Tremont

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

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

BUS

Peoria, Illinois

23 mi away
6100 West Everett M. Dirksen Parkway
RAIL

Uptown Station

43 mi away
100 East Parkinson St.
RAIL

Lincoln

44 mi away
Broadway and North Chicago Sts.
RAIL

Pontiac station

82 mi away
721 West Washington St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Springfield and Toulon. Straight-line distance: 90.02 mi (144.87 km).

Springfield

#1 Springfield

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

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

#2 Toulon

Township in Stark County, Illinois

Population1,144
Coordinates41.0936500, -89.8648300
Altitude222
CountryUnited States
Start: Springfield (-89.64371, 39.80172)
End: Toulon (-89.86483, 41.09365)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 187 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 52m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 54m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 19m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 56m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 39m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 27m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.11 gal
15.56 L · about $15.50
Round trip
$31.00
8.22 gal · 31.12 L
Estimated CO2
36.5 kg one way
Round trip: 73.1 kg / 161 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $15.50 $31.00
Mid-grade $4.25 $17.48 $34.96
Premium $4.65 $19.13 $38.26
Diesel $5.30 $21.80 $43.60

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 · May 04, 2026

There is no time difference between Springfield and Toulon. The current time is 09:48:00.

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.