How far is Springfield, IL from Washburn, IL?

The driving distance from Springfield, IL to Washburn, IL is about 91.4 miles (147.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 59m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 79.4 miles (127.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 59m 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
91.38 mi
01h 59m
Flight
79.41 mi
127.8 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
79.41 mi
Kilometers
127.8 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
91.38 mi
Kilometers
147.06 km
Drive Time
01h 59m

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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 59m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Washburn
Fri, Apr 17, 10:59 AM CDT
Return by in Springfield
Fri, Apr 17, 12:59 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Springfield
2026-04-17T09:00
Arrive Washburn
Fri, Apr 17, 10:59 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 59m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:00 AM to 12:00 PM CDT

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

Leave by
2:30 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
Boynton
IL

Township in Tazewell County, Illinois

From Springfield
45.7 mi
00h 59m
To Washburn
45.7 mi
00h 59m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
7 to 17 mph S
Destination
83°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
6 to 17 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 right to continue on I 74 East: Bloomington

    1650 ft · 40 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    2799 ft · 34 sec

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward Morton

    1907 ft · 49 sec

  10. 10

    Turn left onto North Morton Avenue

    2489 ft · 59 sec · North Morton Avenue

  11. 11

    Turn right onto East Courtland Street

    1 mi · 2 min · East Courtland Street

  12. 12

    Continue on Harding Road

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Harding Road

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Washington Road

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Washington Road

  14. 14

    Continue on South Main Street

    3 mi · 5 min · South Main Street

  15. 15

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward the route

    115 m · 16 sec

  16. 16

    Exit the roundabout

    27 m · 4 sec

  17. 17

    Turn slight right onto North Main Street

    3.2 mi · 6 min · North Main Street

  18. 18

    Continue on Douglas Road

    2.9 mi · 4 min · Douglas Road

  19. 19

    Continue on South Douglas Street

    1183 ft · 23 sec · South Douglas Street

  20. 20

    Turn right onto West Mount Vernon Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · West Mount Vernon Street

  21. 21

    Turn left onto North Niles Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · North Niles Street

  22. 22

    Continue on State Route 89

    8.8 mi · 15 min · State Route 89

  23. 23

    Continue on West Parkside Drive

    1950 ft · 39 sec · West Parkside Drive

  24. 24

    Continue on South Jefferson Street

    903 ft · 18 sec · South Jefferson Street

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Jefferson Street

Car Route Details

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

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
25 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
27.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 155 North
32 mi · 35%
I 55 North
29.5 mi · 32%
State Route 89
8.77 mi · 10%
North Main Street
3.2 mi · 4%
South Main Street
3.06 mi · 3%
Douglas Road
2.89 mi · 3%
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
01h 59m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12 mi
79.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Boynton
00h 59m from Springfield
Leave By
2:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Springfield and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Washburn.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 91.4 miles (147.1 km) and usually takes 01h 59m 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?

Boynton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 45.7 miles from Springfield and 45.7 miles from Washburn.

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

The direct path is about 79.4 miles (127.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 12 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 2:30 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.18 one way or $24.36 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 28.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Springfield and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Washburn.

Stop Ideas Near Boynton

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Boynton and the surrounding midpoint area.
Route 66 Original Alignment- Driveable!
Scenic stop 13.5 mi away

Route 66 Original Alignment- Driveable!

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865 SW Arch St, Atlanta, IL 61723, United States
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews Tourist attraction
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Meeting point 1 mi away

TOWN HALL

Delavan , IL
1979 Townhall Rd, Delavan, IL 61734
city hall
Stop photo coming soon
Scenic stop 14.2 mi away

Allentown City Hall

Tremont , IL
15881 Uhlman Rd, Tremont, IL 61568
Historical landmark

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Boynton.

RAIL

Lincoln

24 mi away
Broadway and North Chicago Sts.
BUS

Peoria, Illinois

41 mi away
6100 West Everett M. Dirksen Parkway
RAIL

Uptown Station

42 mi away
100 East Parkinson St.
RAIL

Springfield station

64 mi away
East Washington and North Third Sts.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Springfield and Washburn. Straight-line distance: 79.41 mi (127.8 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 Washburn

Village mostly in Woodford County, Illinois, USA

Population1,064
Coordinates40.9192000, -89.2912000
Altitude210
CountryUnited States
Start: Springfield (-89.64371, 39.80172)
End: Washburn (-89.2912, 40.9192)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 147 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 02m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 17m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 49m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 31m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 18m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 08m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.23 gal
12.21 L · about $12.18
Round trip
$24.36
6.46 gal · 24.42 L
Estimated CO2
28.7 kg one way
Round trip: 57.4 kg / 127 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $12.18 $24.36
Mid-grade $4.25 $13.74 $27.47
Premium $4.65 $15.03 $30.06
Diesel $5.30 $17.13 $34.26

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 17, 2026

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

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.