How far is Westmont, IL from Springfield, IL?

The driving distance from Westmont, IL to Springfield, IL is about 182.9 miles (294.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 57m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 163 miles (262.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 54m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
182.91 mi
02h 57m
Flight
163.07 mi
262.44 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
163.07 mi
Kilometers
262.44 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
182.91 mi
Kilometers
294.36 km
Drive Time
02h 57m

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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 02h 57m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Springfield
Wed, Apr 22, 9:28 PM CDT
Return by in Westmont
Thu, Apr 23, 12:26 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Westmont
2026-04-22T18:31
Arrive Springfield
Wed, Apr 22, 9:28 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 57m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:57 AM to 12:57 PM CDT

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

Leave by
12:36 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Westmont
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
Chenoa
IL

City in Illinois

From Westmont
91.3 mi
01h 28m
To Springfield
91.5 mi
01h 28m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph ENE
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 Westmont and Springfield.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Burlington Avenue

    24 m · 7 sec · West Burlington Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North Cass Avenue

    4.2 mi · 8 min · North Cass Avenue

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 55 South

    2189 ft · 53 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Adlai Stevenson Expressway

    115.3 mi · 2 hr 8 min · Adlai Stevenson Expressway

  5. 5

    Keep slight right to continue on I 55 South: Saint Louis, Springfield

    59.5 mi · 1 hr 4 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward IL 97 West

    2280 ft · 43 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Clear Lake Avenue

    2.1 mi · 4 min · Clear Lake Avenue

  8. 8

    Continue on East Jefferson Street

    2261 ft · 1 min · East Jefferson Street

  9. 9

    Turn left onto North 7th Street

    124 m · 19 sec · North 7th Street

  10. 10

    Turn left onto East Washington Street

    768 ft · 24 sec · East Washington Street

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Washington Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Westmont 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
11 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Adlai Stevenson Expressway
115 mi · 63%
I 55 South
59.9 mi · 33%
North Cass Avenue
4.24 mi · 2%
Clear Lake Avenue
2.12 mi · 1%
IL 97 West
0.43 mi
East Jefferson Street
0.43 mi
Longest Stretch

Adlai Stevenson Expressway

Merge slight left onto Adlai Stevenson Expressway

115 mi · 02h 08m

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
02h 57m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+19.9 mi
163 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Chenoa
01h 28m from Westmont
Leave By
12:36 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Westmont 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 Westmont to Springfield?

The road trip is about 182.9 miles (294.4 km) and usually takes 02h 57m 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?

Chenoa is a useful midpoint, sitting about 91.3 miles from Westmont and 91.5 miles from Springfield.

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

The direct path is about 163 miles (262.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.9 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 12:36 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.32 one way or $48.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 57.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Chenoa

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Chenoa, 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 Chenoa.

RAIL

Pontiac station

17 mi away
721 West Washington St.
RAIL

Uptown Station

34 mi away
100 East Parkinson St.
RAIL

Dwight station

46 mi away
119 West Main St.
RAIL

Gilman

61 mi away
US Hwy 24 & West Wenona St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Westmont and Springfield. Straight-line distance: 163.07 mi (262.44 km).

Westmont

#1 Westmont

City in DuPage County, Illinois, United States of America

Population24,266
Coordinates41.7958600, -87.9756200
Altitude228
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 Burlington Avenue (-87.97562, 41.795841)
End: East Washington Street (-89.643712, 39.801639)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 294 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 05m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 34m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 39m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 02m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 36m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 16m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.45 gal
24.43 L · about $24.32
Round trip
$48.65
12.9 gal · 48.86 L
Estimated CO2
57.3 kg one way
Round trip: 114.6 kg / 253 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $24.32 $48.65
Mid-grade $4.25 $27.43 $54.86
Premium $4.65 $30.02 $60.04
Diesel $5.30 $34.21 $68.42

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 Westmont and Springfield. The current time is 18:31:30.

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.