How far is West Chicago, IL from Springfield, IL?

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between West Chicago and Springfield is 162.4 miles (261.36 km).

Flight distance from West Chicago, IL to Springfield, IL is 162.4 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 23 minutes.

It takes 00 hours 21 minutes to travel from West Chicago to Springfield with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).

Driving distance

The driving distance from West Chicago, Illinois to Springfield, Illinois is: 196.71 miles (316.57 km) by car.

Driving from West Chicago to Springfield will take approximately 03 hours 11 minutes.

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#1 West Chicago

City in DuPage County, Illinois, United States

Population 26593
GPS Coordinates 41°53'5"N 88°12'14"W
Latitude 41.8847500
Longitude -88.2039600
Altitude 239
Country United States
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#2 Springfield

The capital of Illinois and the county seat of Sangamon County. It is located on the Sangamon River in central Illinois. Springfield is known for its many colleges and universities, its many parks and green spaces, and its many attractions, such as the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum and the Illinois State Capitol.

Population 113671
GPS Coordinates 39°48'6"N 89°38'37"W
Latitude 39.8017200
Longitude -89.6437100
Altitude 182
Country United States

Estimated Travel Time Between West Chicago and Springfield

The distance between West Chicago and Springfield is 317 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 03 hours 31 minutes if you drive your car at an average speed of 90 kilometers / hour. For different choices, please review the avg. speed travel time table on the below.

There is no time difference between West Chicago and Springfield. The current time is 16:35:36.

Average Speed Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h) 06 hours 33 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h) 04 hours 55 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h) 03 hours 56 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h) 03 hours 16 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h) 02 hours 48 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h) 02 hours 37 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h) 02 hours 27 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 26.28 liters (6.94 gallon) of gas to cover the route between West Chicago and Springfield.
The estimated cost of gas to go from West Chicago to Springfield is $25.04 (diesel $29.85).

Illinois gas prices.

Gasoline Mid Grade Premium Diesel
Gallon $3.61 $4.11 $4.55 $4.3
Total $25.04 $28.54 $31.59 $29.85

Take a look at our Gas Cost Calculator feature. It will figure out how much it will cost to drive this particular distance.

The average gas price (in Illinois ) per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $3.607 (Diesel $4.300) /gallon. Last changed prices on March 28, 2024.

How did we calculate the distance?

The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between West Chicago and Springfield (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.

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