How far is Toledo, IL from Springfield, IL?
The driving distance from Toledo, IL to Springfield, IL is about 105.8 miles (170.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 59m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 83 miles (133.6 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 59m.
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 Illinois, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Toledo and Springfield.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Toledo and Springfield.
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Start on Indiana Street
95 m · 16 sec · Indiana Street
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Turn right onto East Main Street
73 m · 7 sec · East Main Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Main Street
633 ft · 15 sec · Main Street
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Exit the roundabout onto Main Street
3.4 mi · 6 min · Main Street
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Continue on County Road 700 North
3.4 mi · 6 min · County Road 700 North
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Keep slight right
6.3 mi · 11 min
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At the end of the road, turn right onto County Road 000 N
1.4 km · 2 min · County Road 000 N
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Continue on County Road 500 E
1 mi · 2 min · County Road 500 E
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Continue on Route 45
1.9 mi · 3 min · Route 45
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Continue on Lake Land Boulevard
146 m · 10 sec · Lake Land Boulevard
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Continue on Lakeland Boulevard
4.4 mi · 7 min · Lakeland Boulevard
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Charleston Avenue
118 m · 11 sec · Charleston Avenue
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Turn right onto South 19th Street
2731 ft · 60 sec · South 19th Street
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Turn left onto Dewitt Avenue
2 mi · 3 min · Dewitt Avenue
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Continue on Route 121
33.8 mi · 49 min · Route 121
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Turn left onto West Main Street
1.8 mi · 3 min · West Main Street
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Continue on East Elwin Road
4.2 mi · 6 min · East Elwin Road
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Turn right onto South Business Route 51
1 km · 1 min · South Business Route 51
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Take the ramp right toward US 51 North: Springfield, Bloomington
1989 ft · 48 sec
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Merge slight left
5.2 mi · 6 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 72 West, US 36 West: Springfield
2268 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
30.5 mi · 33 min
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Continue on Clear Lake Avenue
2.3 mi · 5 min · Clear Lake Avenue
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Continue on East Jefferson Street
2261 ft · 1 min · East Jefferson Street
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Turn left onto North 7th Street
124 m · 19 sec · North 7th Street
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Turn left onto East Washington Street
768 ft · 24 sec · East Washington Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Washington Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Toledo and Springfield.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Route 121
Continue on Route 121
33.8 mi · 00h 49m
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.
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny leaving Toledo and Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny near Springfield.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Toledo to Springfield?
The road trip is about 105.8 miles (170.2 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?
Dalton City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 52.1 miles from Toledo and 53.7 miles from Springfield.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 83 miles (133.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.8 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 $14.07 one way or $28.13 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny around Toledo and Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny near Springfield.
Stop Ideas Near Dalton City
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 Dalton City.
Mattoon station
Illinois Terminal
Lincoln
Effingham
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Toledo and Springfield. Straight-line distance: 83.05 mi (133.65 km).
#1 Toledo
Village in Illinois, United States
| Population | 1,185 |
| Coordinates | 39.2736500, -88.2436500 |
| Altitude | 182 |
| Country | United States |
#2 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 |
End: East Washington Street (-89.643712, 39.801639)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 170 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 31m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 38m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 06m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 45m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 30m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 19m |
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 | $14.07 | $28.13 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $15.86 | $31.73 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $17.36 | $34.72 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $19.78 | $39.57 |
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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