How far is Carbondale, IL from Springfield, IL?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Carbondale and Springfield is 145.16 miles (233.62 km).
Flight distance from Carbondale, IL to Springfield, IL is 145.16 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 21 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 18 minutes to travel from Carbondale to Springfield with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Carbondale, Illinois to Springfield, Illinois is: 174.02 miles (280.06 km) by car.
Driving from Carbondale to Springfield will take approximately 02 hours 59 minutes.
#1 Carbondale
City in Illinois, USA
| Population | 25036 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 37°43'38"N 89°13'0"W |
| Latitude | 37.7272700 |
| Longitude | -89.2167500 |
| Altitude | 126 |
| 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 Carbondale and Springfield
The distance between Carbondale and Springfield is 280 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 03 hours 06 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 Carbondale and Springfield. The current time is 09:20:05.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05 hours 47 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04 hours 21 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03 hours 28 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02 hours 54 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02 hours 29 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 02 hours 19 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 02 hours 10 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 23.24 liters (6.14 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Carbondale and Springfield.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Carbondale to Springfield is $22.15 (diesel $26.4).
Illinois gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.61 | $4.11 | $4.55 | $4.3 |
| Total | $22.15 | $25.25 | $27.95 | $26.4 |
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 November 24, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Carbondale and Springfield (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
