How far is Springfield, IL from Valmeyer, IL?

The driving distance from Springfield, IL to Valmeyer, IL is about 124.1 miles (199.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 29m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 108.8 miles (175.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 58m 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
124.12 mi
02h 29m
Flight
108.8 mi
175.1 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
108.8 mi
Kilometers
175.1 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
124.12 mi
Kilometers
199.75 km
Drive Time
02h 29m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 29m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Valmeyer
Mon, May 4, 9:51 PM CDT
Return by in Springfield
Tue, May 5, 12:20 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Springfield
2026-05-04T19:22
Arrive Valmeyer
Mon, May 4, 9:51 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 29m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:29 AM to 12:29 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:32 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
Williamson
IL

Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America

From Springfield
62.1 mi
01h 14m
To Valmeyer
62 mi
01h 14m

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
81°F
Monday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
6 to 12 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Washington Street

    816 ft · 27 sec · East Washington Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto South 11th Street

    3 mi · 7 min · South 11th Street

  3. 3

    Turn slight right

    125 m · 20 sec

  4. 4

    Turn straight onto East Stevenson Drive

    1981 ft · 48 sec · East Stevenson Drive

  5. 5

    Turn slight left

    1.2 km · 1 min

  6. 6

    Take the ramp straight

    108 m · 7 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight left

    1255 ft · 24 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on I 55 South: Saint Louis

    81.6 mi · 1 hr 28 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 255: Memphis, Interstate 270

    1386 ft · 34 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 255 South: Memphis

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    17.2 mi · 20 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight left toward IL 3 South: Columbia

    12.3 mi · 15 min

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Park Street

    110 m · 7 sec · Park Street

  14. 14

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Park Street

    38 m · 3 sec · Park Street

  15. 15

    Exit the roundabout onto Park Street

    2716 ft · 54 sec · Park Street

  16. 16

    Continue on IL 156

    6.4 mi · 11 min · IL 156

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · IL 156

Car Route Details

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

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
17 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
1 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 55 South
81.6 mi · 66%
I 255 South
18.3 mi · 15%
IL 3 South
12.3 mi · 10%
IL 156
6.42 mi · 5%
South 11th Street
2.98 mi · 2%
East Stevenson Drive
0.68 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 55 South

Keep slight left to continue on I 55 South: Saint Louis

81.6 mi · 01h 28m

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 29m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.3 mi
108.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Williamson
01h 14m from Springfield
Leave By
1:32 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Springfield and Partly Sunny near Valmeyer.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 124.1 miles (199.7 km) and usually takes 02h 29m 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?

Williamson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 62.1 miles from Springfield and 62 miles from Valmeyer.

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

The direct path is about 108.8 miles (175.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.3 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 1:32 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.52 one way or $33.03 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 38.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Williamson

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

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

RAIL

Alton

33 mi away
3400 College Ave.
RAIL

Carlinville

34 mi away
128 Alton Rd.
RAIL

Gateway Transportation Center

56 mi away
551 South 16th St.
RAIL

Kirkwood

72 mi away
110 West Argonne Dr.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Springfield and Valmeyer. Straight-line distance: 108.8 mi (175.1 km).

Springfield

#1 Springfield

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

Population113,671
Coordinates39.8017200, -89.6437100
Altitude182
CountryUnited States
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#2 Valmeyer

Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America

Population1,238
Coordinates38.3056100, -90.2765100
Altitude224
CountryUnited States
Start: Springfield (-89.64371, 39.80172)
End: Valmeyer (-90.27651, 38.30561)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 200 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 08m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 06m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 28m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 04m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 46m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 32m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.38 gal
16.58 L · about $16.52
Round trip
$33.03
8.76 gal · 33.16 L
Estimated CO2
38.9 kg one way
Round trip: 77.9 kg / 172 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $16.52 $33.03
Mid-grade $4.25 $18.63 $37.26
Premium $4.65 $20.38 $40.77
Diesel $5.30 $23.23 $46.46

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 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Springfield and Valmeyer. The current time is 19:22:55.

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.