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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
105.76 mi
01h 59m
Flight
83.05 mi
133.65 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
83.05 mi
Kilometers
133.65 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
105.76 mi
Kilometers
170.21 km
Drive Time
01h 59m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 59m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Springfield
Thu, Apr 23, 1:44 AM CDT
Return by in Toledo
Thu, Apr 23, 3:44 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Toledo
2026-04-22T23:45
Arrive Springfield
Thu, Apr 23, 1:44 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 Toledo
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Dalton City
IL

Village in Illinois, USA

From Toledo
52.1 mi
00h 59m
To Springfield
53.7 mi
00h 59m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
9 mph WSW
Destination
77°F
Wednesday

Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph SW

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.

  1. 1

    Start on Indiana Street

    95 m · 16 sec · Indiana Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East Main Street

    73 m · 7 sec · East Main Street

  3. 3

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Main Street

    633 ft · 15 sec · Main Street

  4. 4

    Exit the roundabout onto Main Street

    3.4 mi · 6 min · Main Street

  5. 5

    Continue on County Road 700 North

    3.4 mi · 6 min · County Road 700 North

  6. 6

    Keep slight right

    6.3 mi · 11 min

  7. 7

    At the end of the road, turn right onto County Road 000 N

    1.4 km · 2 min · County Road 000 N

  8. 8

    Continue on County Road 500 E

    1 mi · 2 min · County Road 500 E

  9. 9

    Continue on Route 45

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Route 45

  10. 10

    Continue on Lake Land Boulevard

    146 m · 10 sec · Lake Land Boulevard

  11. 11

    Continue on Lakeland Boulevard

    4.4 mi · 7 min · Lakeland Boulevard

  12. 12

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Charleston Avenue

    118 m · 11 sec · Charleston Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn right onto South 19th Street

    2731 ft · 60 sec · South 19th Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Dewitt Avenue

    2 mi · 3 min · Dewitt Avenue

  15. 15

    Continue on Route 121

    33.8 mi · 49 min · Route 121

  16. 16

    Turn left onto West Main Street

    1.8 mi · 3 min · West Main Street

  17. 17

    Continue on East Elwin Road

    4.2 mi · 6 min · East Elwin Road

  18. 18

    Turn right onto South Business Route 51

    1 km · 1 min · South Business Route 51

  19. 19

    Take the ramp right toward US 51 North: Springfield, Bloomington

    1989 ft · 48 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight left

    5.2 mi · 6 min

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward I 72 West, US 36 West: Springfield

    2268 ft · 1 min

  22. 22

    Merge slight left

    30.5 mi · 33 min

  23. 23

    Continue on Clear Lake Avenue

    2.3 mi · 5 min · Clear Lake Avenue

  24. 24

    Continue on East Jefferson Street

    2261 ft · 1 min · East Jefferson Street

  25. 25

    Turn left onto North 7th Street

    124 m · 19 sec · North 7th Street

  26. 26

    Turn left onto East Washington Street

    768 ft · 24 sec · East Washington Street

  27. 27

    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.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
27 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
25.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Route 121
33.8 mi · 32%
I 72 West
31 mi · 29%
County Road 700 North
9.67 mi · 9%
US 51 North
5.59 mi · 5%
Lakeland Boulevard
4.38 mi · 4%
East Elwin Road
4.23 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

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.

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
+22.8 mi
83 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Dalton City
00h 59m from Toledo
Leave By
2:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Dalton City, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Dalton City.

RAIL

Mattoon station

45 mi away
1718 Broadway Ave.
RAIL

Illinois Terminal

66 mi away
45 East University Ave.
RAIL

Lincoln

68 mi away
Broadway and North Chicago Sts.
RAIL

Effingham

70 mi away
401 West National Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Toledo and Springfield. Straight-line distance: 83.05 mi (133.65 km).

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#1 Toledo

Village in Illinois, United States

Population1,185
Coordinates39.2736500, -88.2436500
Altitude182
CountryUnited States
Springfield

#2 Springfield

The capital of Illinois and the county seat of Sangamon County.

Population113,671
Coordinates39.8017200, -89.6437100
Altitude182
CountryUnited States
Start: Indiana Street (-88.243485, 39.273652)
End: East Washington Street (-89.643712, 39.801639)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 170 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
3.73 gal
14.13 L · about $14.07
Round trip
$28.13
7.46 gal · 28.26 L
Estimated CO2
33.1 kg one way
Round trip: 66.3 kg / 146 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Illinois · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Toledo and Springfield. The current time is 23:45:11.

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.