How far is Benton, IL from Springfield, IL?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Benton and Springfield is 130.64 miles (210.25 km).
Flight distance from Benton, IL to Springfield, IL is 130.64 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 20 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 18 minutes to travel from Benton to Springfield with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Benton, Illinois to Springfield, Illinois is: 170.23 miles (273.96 km) by car.
Driving from Benton to Springfield will take approximately 02 hours 44 minutes.
#1 Benton
City in Illinois
| Population | 6784 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 37°59'48"N 88°55'12"W |
| Latitude | 37.9967200 |
| Longitude | -88.9200700 |
| Altitude | 144 |
| Country | United States |
#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 |
Ending point in Springfield: East Washington Street (-89.643712,39.801639)
Estimated Travel Time Between Benton and Springfield
The distance between Benton and Springfield is 274 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 03 hours 02 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 Benton and Springfield. The current time is 03:08:14.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05 hours 40 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04 hours 15 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03 hours 24 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02 hours 50 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02 hours 25 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 02 hours 16 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 02 hours 07 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 22.74 liters (6.01 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Benton and Springfield.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Benton to Springfield is $21.67 (diesel $25.83).
Illinois gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.61 | $4.11 | $4.55 | $4.3 |
| Total | $21.67 | $24.7 | $27.34 | $25.83 |
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 December 22, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Benton and Springfield (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
