How far is Springfield, IL from Washington, IL?
The driving distance from Springfield, IL to Washington, IL is about 74.3 miles (119.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 30m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 63.6 miles (102.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 01m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 30m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Village in the United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Patchy Frost then Sunny
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Springfield and Washington.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Springfield and Washington.
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Start on East Washington Street
1206 ft · 46 sec · East Washington Street
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Turn left onto North 12th Street
1013 ft · 35 sec · North 12th Street
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Turn straight onto Clear Lake Avenue
2.3 mi · 5 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 right to continue on I 74 East: Bloomington
1650 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left
2799 ft · 34 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward Morton
1907 ft · 49 sec
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Turn left onto North Morton Avenue
2489 ft · 59 sec · North Morton Avenue
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Turn right onto East Courtland Street
1 mi · 2 min · East Courtland Street
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Continue on Harding Road
2.2 mi · 3 min · Harding Road
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Turn left onto Washington Road
2.2 mi · 4 min · Washington Road
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Continue on South Main Street
3 mi · 5 min · South Main Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 4 toward Peoria Street
149 m · 24 sec · Peoria Street
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Exit the roundabout onto Peoria Street
47 m · 7 sec · Peoria Street
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Turn right
28 m · 7 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Springfield and Washington.
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 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.
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.
Patchy Frost then Sunny leaving Springfield and Sunny near Washington.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Springfield to Washington?
The road trip is about 74.3 miles (119.6 km) and usually takes 01h 30m 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?
Hartsburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 37.2 miles from Springfield and 37.2 miles from Washington.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 63.6 miles (102.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.7 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:28 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.88 one way or $19.76 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Patchy Frost then Sunny around Springfield and Sunny near Washington.
Stop Ideas Near Hartsburg
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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City of Lincoln
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Hartsburg.
Lincoln
Uptown Station
Peoria, Illinois
Springfield station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Springfield and Washington. Straight-line distance: 63.55 mi (102.28 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 Washington
City in Tazewell County, Illinois
| Population | 16,395 |
| Coordinates | 40.7036500, -89.4073100 |
| Altitude | 232 |
| Country | United States |
End: Washington (-89.40731, 40.70365)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 120 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 28m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 51m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 29m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 14m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 03m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 55m |
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 | $9.88 | $19.76 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $11.14 | $22.29 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $12.19 | $24.39 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $13.90 | $27.79 |
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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