How far is Sterling, IL from Springfield, IL?

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Sterling and Springfield is 137.31 miles (220.98 km).

Flight distance from Sterling, IL to Springfield, IL is 137.31 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 19 minutes.

It takes 00 hours 17 minutes to travel from Sterling to Springfield with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).

Driving distance

The driving distance from Sterling, Illinois to Springfield, Illinois is: 158.11 miles (254.45 km) by car.

Driving from Sterling to Springfield will take approximately 02 hours 48 minutes.

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#1 Sterling

City in Whiteside County, Illinois, United States

Population 14313
GPS Coordinates 41°47'19"N 89°41'46"W
Latitude 41.7886400
Longitude -89.6962200
Altitude 201
Country United States
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#2 Springfield

The capital of Illinois and the county seat of Sangamon County. It is located on the Sangamon River in central Illinois. Springfield is known for its many colleges and universities, its many parks and green spaces, and its many attractions, such as the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum and the Illinois State Capitol.

Population 113671
GPS Coordinates 39°48'6"N 89°38'37"W
Latitude 39.8017200
Longitude -89.6437100
Altitude 182
Country United States

Estimated Travel Time Between Sterling and Springfield

The distance between Sterling and Springfield is 254 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 02 hours 49 minutes if you drive your car at an average speed of 90 kilometers / hour. For different choices, please review the avg. speed travel time table on the below.

There is no time difference between Sterling and Springfield. The current time is 03:25:07.

Average Speed Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h) 05 hours 16 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h) 03 hours 57 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h) 03 hours 09 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h) 02 hours 38 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h) 02 hours 15 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h) 02 hours 06 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h) 01 hours 58 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 21.12 liters (5.58 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Sterling and Springfield.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Sterling to Springfield is $20.12 (diesel $23.99).

Illinois gas prices.

Gasoline Mid Grade Premium Diesel
Gallon $3.61 $4.11 $4.55 $4.3
Total $20.12 $22.94 $25.39 $23.99

Take a look at our Gas Cost Calculator feature. It will figure out how much it will cost to drive this particular distance.

The average gas price (in Illinois ) per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $3.607 (Diesel $4.300) /gallon. Last changed prices on March 28, 2024.

How did we calculate the distance?

The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Sterling and Springfield (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.

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