How far is Forest Park, IL from Springfield, IL?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Forest Park and Springfield is 172.5 miles (277.61 km).
Flight distance from Forest Park, IL to Springfield, IL is 172.5 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 23 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 21 minutes to travel from Forest Park to Springfield with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Forest Park, Illinois to Springfield, Illinois is: 196.08 miles (315.56 km) by car.
Driving from Forest Park to Springfield will take approximately 03 hours 09 minutes.
#1 Forest Park
Village in Illinois
| Population | 13534 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 41°52'46"N 87°48'49"W |
| Latitude | 41.8794800 |
| Longitude | -87.8136700 |
| Altitude | 190 |
| 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 Forest Park and Springfield
The distance between Forest Park and Springfield is 316 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 03 hours 30 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 Forest Park and Springfield. The current time is 01:23:44.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06 hours 32 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04 hours 54 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03 hours 55 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 36 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 02 hours 26 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 26.19 liters (6.92 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Forest Park and Springfield.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Forest Park to Springfield is $24.96 (diesel $29.75).
Illinois gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.61 | $4.11 | $4.55 | $4.3 |
| Total | $24.96 | $28.45 | $31.49 | $29.75 |
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 Forest Park and Springfield (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
