How far is Tremont, IL from Springfield, IL?

The driving distance from Tremont, IL to Springfield, IL is about 58.5 miles (94.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 58m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 50.8 miles (81.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 56m 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
58.53 mi
00h 58m
Flight
50.78 mi
81.72 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
50.78 mi
Kilometers
81.72 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
58.53 mi
Kilometers
94.19 km
Drive Time
00h 58m

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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 00h 58m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Springfield
Wed, Apr 22, 7:28 PM CDT
Return by in Tremont
Wed, Apr 22, 8:26 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Tremont
2026-04-22T18:30
Arrive Springfield
Wed, Apr 22, 7:28 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 58m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:58 AM to 10:58 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:34 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Tremont
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
Lincoln
IL

City in Illinois, United States

From Tremont
29.2 mi
00h 29m
To Springfield
29.3 mi
00h 29m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
8 mph SW
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 Tremont and Springfield.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Pearl Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · West Pearl Street

  2. 2

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 155 South

    1478 ft · 36 sec

  3. 3

    Merge slight left

    25.5 mi · 27 min

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    28.7 mi · 31 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward IL 97 West

    2280 ft · 43 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Clear Lake Avenue

    2.1 mi · 4 min · Clear Lake Avenue

  7. 7

    Continue on East Jefferson Street

    2261 ft · 1 min · East Jefferson Street

  8. 8

    Turn left onto North 7th Street

    124 m · 19 sec · North 7th Street

  9. 9

    Turn left onto East Washington Street

    768 ft · 24 sec · East Washington Street

  10. 10

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Washington Street

Car Route Details

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

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
10 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
3 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 155 South
54.5 mi · 93%
Clear Lake Avenue
2.12 mi · 4%
West Pearl Street
0.73 mi · 1%
IL 97 West
0.43 mi · 1%
East Jefferson Street
0.43 mi · 1%
East Washington Street
0.15 mi
Longest Stretch

I 155 South

Merge slight left

28.7 mi · 00h 31m

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
00h 58m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.7 mi
50.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lincoln
00h 29m from Tremont
Leave By
4:34 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Tremont 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 Tremont to Springfield?

The road trip is about 58.5 miles (94.2 km) and usually takes 00h 58m 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?

Lincoln is a useful midpoint, sitting about 29.2 miles from Tremont and 29.3 miles from Springfield.

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

The direct path is about 50.8 miles (81.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.7 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 4:34 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.81 one way or $15.61 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Tremont and Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny near Springfield.

Stop Ideas Near Lincoln

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 Lincoln and the surrounding midpoint area.
Route 66 Original Alignment- Driveable!
Scenic stop 13.8 mi away

Route 66 Original Alignment- Driveable!

Atlanta , IL
865 SW Arch St, Atlanta, IL 61723, United States
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews Tourist attraction
City of Lincoln
Meeting point 3.1 mi away

City of Lincoln

Lincoln , IL
700 Broadway St, Lincoln, IL 62656
Rating 3.8/5 4 reviews City government office

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Lincoln

Broadway and North Chicago Sts.
RAIL

Springfield station

46 mi away
East Washington and North Third Sts.
RAIL

Uptown Station

51 mi away
100 East Parkinson St.
BUS

Peoria, Illinois

64 mi away
6100 West Everett M. Dirksen Parkway

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Tremont and Springfield. Straight-line distance: 50.78 mi (81.72 km).

Tremont

#1 Tremont

City in Itawamba County, Mississippi, United States of America

Population2,114
Coordinates40.5275400, -89.4926000
Altitude196
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: West Pearl Street (-89.492596, 40.527419)
End: East Washington Street (-89.643712, 39.801639)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 94 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 57m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 27m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 10m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 58m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 50m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 43m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.07 gal
7.82 L · about $7.81
Round trip
$15.61
4.14 gal · 15.64 L
Estimated CO2
18.4 kg one way
Round trip: 36.8 kg / 81 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $7.81 $15.61
Mid-grade $4.25 $8.80 $17.61
Premium $4.65 $9.63 $19.27
Diesel $5.30 $10.98 $21.96

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 22, 2026

There is no time difference between Tremont and Springfield. The current time is 18:30:08.

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.