How far is Jackson, IL from Springfield, IL?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Jackson and Springfield is 130.17 miles (209.49 km).
Flight distance from Jackson, IL to Springfield, IL is 130.17 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 18 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 16 minutes to travel from Jackson to Springfield with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Jackson, Illinois to Springfield, Illinois is: 155.72 miles (250.61 km) by car.
Driving from Jackson to Springfield will take approximately 03 hours 07 minutes.
#1 Jackson
County in Illinois, United States
| Population | 18488 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 38°43'16"N 87°39'1"W |
| Latitude | 38.7211600 |
| Longitude | -87.6503000 |
| 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 Jackson and Springfield
The distance between Jackson and Springfield is 251 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 02 hours 47 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 Jackson and Springfield. The current time is 09:18:09.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05 hours 11 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03 hours 53 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03 hours 06 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02 hours 35 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02 hours 13 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 02 hours 04 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 01 hours 56 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 20.8 liters (5.49 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Jackson and Springfield.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Jackson to Springfield is $19.82 (diesel $23.63).
Illinois gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.61 | $4.11 | $4.55 | $4.3 |
| Total | $19.82 | $22.6 | $25.01 | $23.63 |
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 21, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Jackson and Springfield (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
