How far is Villa Grove, IL from Springfield, IL?
The driving distance from Villa Grove, IL to Springfield, IL is about 86.9 miles (139.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 41m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 78.7 miles (126.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 22m 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 41m.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny
Patchy Frost then Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Villa Grove and Springfield.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Villa Grove and Springfield.
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Start on the route
21 m · 7 sec
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Turn right onto West Adams Street
151 m · 24 sec · West Adams Street
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Turn right onto North Sycamore Street
1 km · 1 min · North Sycamore Street
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Continue on County Road 1650 E
4.3 mi · 8 min · County Road 1650 E
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At the end of the road, turn right onto County Road 950 North
6.3 mi · 10 min · County Road 950 North
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Continue on East Southline Road
2669 ft · 1 min · East Southline Road
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Continue on County Road 950 N
9.3 mi · 14 min · County Road 950 N
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Continue on United States Route 36
63 mi · 1 hr 22 min · United States Route 36
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Continue on Clear Lake Avenue
2.3 mi · 4 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 Villa Grove and Springfield.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
United States Route 36
Continue on United States Route 36
63 mi · 01h 22m
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 Rain Showers then Sunny leaving Villa Grove and Patchy Frost then Sunny near Springfield.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Villa Grove to Springfield?
The road trip is about 86.9 miles (139.9 km) and usually takes 01h 41m 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?
Long Creek is a useful midpoint, sitting about 43.4 miles from Villa Grove and 43.5 miles from Springfield.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 78.7 miles (126.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.2 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 3:08 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.58 one way or $23.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny around Villa Grove and Patchy Frost then Sunny near Springfield.
Stop Ideas Near Long Creek
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 Long Creek.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Villa Grove and Springfield. Straight-line distance: 78.72 mi (126.68 km).
#1 Villa Grove
City in Douglas County, Illinois, United States
| Population | 2,414 |
| Coordinates | 39.8628100, -88.1622700 |
| Altitude | 198 |
| 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: 140 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 53m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 10m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 44m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 26m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 14m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 05m |
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 | $11.58 | $23.15 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $13.06 | $26.11 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $14.29 | $28.58 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $16.28 | $32.57 |
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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