How far is Springfield, IL from Warsaw, IL?
The driving distance from Springfield, IL to Warsaw, IL is about 126.8 miles (204 km), with a travel time of about 03h 04m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 102.2 miles (164.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 09m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 04m.
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.
Village in Schuyler County, Illinois, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Springfield and Warsaw.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Springfield and Warsaw.
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Start on East Washington Street
11 m · 7 sec · East Washington Street
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Turn left onto North 9th Street
124 m · 19 sec · North 9th Street
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Turn left onto East Jefferson Street
8.2 mi · 15 min · East Jefferson Street
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Continue straight
37.1 mi · 54 min
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Continue straight
35.2 mi · 49 min
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At the end of the road, turn left onto East Jackson Street
2.8 mi · 4 min · East Jackson Street
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Turn right onto East Side Square
44 m · 4 sec · East Side Square
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Continue on North Side Square
584 ft · 18 sec · North Side Square
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Turn right onto West Jackson Street
2.8 mi · 6 min · West Jackson Street
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Continue straight
7.8 mi · 11 min
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Turn right onto Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
13.6 mi · 16 min · Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 136 West, IL 94 North: Carthage, Keokuk
14 mi · 21 min
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Turn left onto Warsaw Road
2977 ft · 59 sec · Warsaw Road
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Continue on County Highway 32
3.7 mi · 6 min · County Highway 32
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Continue on North 6th Street
3230 ft · 1 min · North 6th Street
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Turn right onto Main Street
15 m · 1 sec · Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Springfield and Warsaw.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
East Jefferson Street
Continue straight
37.1 mi · 00h 54m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Springfield and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Warsaw.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Springfield to Warsaw?
The road trip is about 126.8 miles (204 km) and usually takes 03h 04m 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?
Littleton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 63.3 miles from Springfield and 63.4 miles from Warsaw.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 102.2 miles (164.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.6 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 10:50 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.86 one way or $33.71 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 39.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Springfield and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Warsaw.
Stop Ideas Near Littleton
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 Littleton.
Macomb
Quincy
Fort Madison station
Burlington
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Springfield and Warsaw. Straight-line distance: 102.21 mi (164.49 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 Warsaw
City in Illinois, United States
| Population | 1,456 |
| Coordinates | 40.3592100, -91.4346000 |
| Altitude | 177 |
| Country | United States |
End: Warsaw (-91.4346, 40.35921)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 204 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 13m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 10m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 32m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 06m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 48m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 34m |
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 | $16.86 | $33.71 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $19.01 | $38.02 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $20.80 | $41.61 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $23.71 | $47.42 |
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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