How far is Worden, IL from Springfield, IL?
The driving distance from Worden, IL to Springfield, IL is about 70.3 miles (113.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 08m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 61 miles (98.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 17m 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.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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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 01h 08m.
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.
Township in Montgomery County, Illinois
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Patchy Frost then Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Worden and Springfield.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Worden and Springfield.
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Start on East Wall Street
1624 ft · 50 sec · East Wall Street
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Turn left onto Goodall Street
532 ft · 17 sec · Goodall Street
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Turn right onto East Kell Street
59 m · 5 sec · East Kell Street
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Continue on Possum Hill Road
1.8 mi · 4 min · Possum Hill Road
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At the end of the road, turn right
1954 ft · 39 sec
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Take the ramp left
1822 ft · 45 sec
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Merge slight left
58.1 mi · 1 hr 2 min
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Take the exit slight left toward I 55 Business North: Springfield
1.1 km · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 55 Business North: Springfield
891 ft · 17 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 55 Business North: Springfield
3.8 mi · 9 min
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Continue on East Old State Capitol Plaza
125 m · 16 sec · East Old State Capitol Plaza
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Turn right onto East Washington Street
1169 ft · 37 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 Worden 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.
Possum Hill Road
Merge slight left
58.1 mi · 01h 02m
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.
Sunny leaving Worden 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 Worden to Springfield?
The road trip is about 70.3 miles (113.2 km) and usually takes 01h 08m 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?
Zanesville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 33.1 miles from Worden and 37.3 miles from Springfield.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 61 miles (98.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.3 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 4:12 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.35 one way or $18.70 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Worden and Patchy Frost then Sunny near Springfield.
Stop Ideas Near Zanesville
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 Zanesville.
Carlinville
Springfield station
Alton
Gateway Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Worden and Springfield. Straight-line distance: 61.03 mi (98.22 km).
#1 Worden
Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America
| Population | 1,042 |
| Coordinates | 38.9314400, -89.8389900 |
| Altitude | 173 |
| 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: 113 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 20m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 45m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 24m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 10m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 00m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 52m |
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 | $9.35 | $18.70 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $10.55 | $21.09 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $11.54 | $23.08 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $13.15 | $26.31 |
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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