How far is Springfield, IL from Warren, IL?
The driving distance from Springfield, IL to Warren, IL is about 243.7 miles (392.2 km), with a travel time of about 04h 51m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 187 miles (301 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 43m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 51m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Knox Township, Illinois, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Springfield and Warren.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Springfield and Warren.
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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
2.3 mi · 4 min · Clear Lake Avenue
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Take the exit slight right toward I 55 North: Chicago
1533 ft · 53 sec
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Merge slight left
29.2 mi · 32 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 155 North: Peoria, Hartsburg
32 mi · 34 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 74 West: Peoria
1.5 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left
1 mi · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 474 West: Moline, Rock Island
14 mi · 15 min
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Take the exit slight left toward I 74 West: Moline, Rock Island
1 mi · 1 min
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Merge slight right
72.4 mi · 1 hr 18 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
6.3 mi · 7 min · Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 88 East, IL 92 East: Sterling, Rock Falls
25.7 mi · 28 min
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Take the exit slight right toward IL 78: Morrison, Prophetstown
1825 ft · 50 sec
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Turn left onto Crosby Road
5.5 mi · 8 min · Crosby Road
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Continue on Portland Avenue
2220 ft · 38 sec · Portland Avenue
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Continue on South Clinton Street
775 ft · 18 sec · South Clinton Street
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Turn left onto East Wall Street
686 ft · 12 sec · East Wall Street
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Turn right onto South Cherry Street
742 ft · 20 sec · South Cherry Street
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Turn left onto East Lincolnway
1.2 km · 2 min · East Lincolnway
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Continue on West Lincoln Way
985 ft · 24 sec · West Lincoln Way
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Continue on Lincoln Road
3071 ft · 1 min · Lincoln Road
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Turn right onto Carroll Road
7.5 mi · 10 min · Carroll Road
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Continue on Clay Street
31.6 mi · 47 min · Clay Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto East North Avenue
1.3 mi · 2 min · East North Avenue
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Turn left
9.7 mi · 15 min
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Turn left onto South Water Street
11 m · 1 sec · South Water Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Water Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Springfield and Warren.
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 74 West
Merge slight right
72.4 mi · 01h 18m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny leaving Springfield and Sunny near Warren.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Springfield to Warren?
The road trip is about 243.7 miles (392.2 km) and usually takes 04h 51m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
East Galesburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 121.9 miles from Springfield and 121.9 miles from Warren.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 187 miles (301 km), while the road route adds roughly 56.7 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:16 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $32.43 one way or $64.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 76.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny around Springfield and Sunny near Warren.
Stop Ideas Near East Galesburg
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 East Galesburg.
Galesburg station
Kewanee
Moline, Illinois
Peoria, Illinois
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Springfield and Warren. Straight-line distance: 187.05 mi (301.03 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 Warren
Village in Jo Daviess County, Illinois, United States
| Population | 1,300 |
| Coordinates | 42.4964000, -89.9895700 |
| Altitude | 299 |
| Country | United States |
End: Warren (-89.98957, 42.4964)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 392 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 07m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 05m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 52m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 03m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 28m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 02m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.77 | $32.43 | $64.86 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $36.58 | $73.15 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $40.02 | $80.05 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $45.61 | $91.23 |
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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