How far is Warsaw, IL from Springfield, IL?
The driving distance from Warsaw, IL to Springfield, IL is about 118.3 miles (190.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 20m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 102.2 miles (164.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 40m 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 02h 20m.
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 Schuyler County, Illinois, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Warsaw and Springfield.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Warsaw and Springfield.
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Start on Main Street
15 m · 7 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto North 6th Street
3230 ft · 1 min · North 6th Street
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Continue on County Highway 32
3.7 mi · 6 min · County Highway 32
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Continue on Warsaw Road
2869 ft · 57 sec · Warsaw Road
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Turn right
3269 ft · 58 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Keokuk Street
1.4 mi · 2 min · Keokuk Street
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Continue on US Highway 136
3.6 mi · 5 min · US Highway 136
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Continue on West Maine Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · West Maine Street
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Continue on US Highway 136
4.9 mi · 7 min · US Highway 136
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Continue on Buchanan Street
1.6 mi · 2 min · Buchanan Street
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Continue on E County Road 1500
3055 ft · 52 sec · E County Road 1500
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Take the ramp slight left
26 m · 4 sec
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Turn left
1915 ft · 53 sec
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Merge slight left onto Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
21.2 mi · 25 min · Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
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Take the exit slight right
1 km · 56 sec
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Turn right
3.6 mi · 7 min
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Turn right onto West Side Square
726 ft · 22 sec · West Side Square
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Turn right onto East Jackson Street
2.8 mi · 4 min · East Jackson Street
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Turn right onto East 1500th Street
35.2 mi · 49 min · East 1500th Street
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Continue straight
25.2 mi · 36 min
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Continue straight
11 mi · 16 min
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Continue straight
1.5 km · 1 min
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Continue straight
8.1 mi · 14 min
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Turn right onto North 7th Street
821 ft · 33 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 Warsaw 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.
East 1500th Street
Turn right onto East 1500th Street
35.2 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.
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Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Warsaw to Springfield?
The road trip is about 118.3 miles (190.4 km) and usually takes 02h 20m 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?
Littleton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 64 miles from Warsaw and 54.3 miles from Springfield.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 102.2 miles (164.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.1 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 1:50 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.73 one way or $31.45 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Warsaw and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Springfield.
Stop Ideas Near Littleton
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Warsaw and Springfield. Straight-line distance: 102.21 mi (164.49 km).
#1 Warsaw
City in Illinois, United States
| Population | 1,456 |
| Coordinates | 40.3592100, -91.4346000 |
| Altitude | 177 |
| 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: 190 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 56m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 57m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 21m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 58m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 41m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 28m |
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 | $15.73 | $31.45 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $17.74 | $35.47 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $19.41 | $38.81 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $22.12 | $44.24 |
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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