How far is Lake Forest, IL from Springfield, IL?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Lake Forest and Springfield is 194.02 miles (312.25 km).
Flight distance from Lake Forest, IL to Springfield, IL is 194.02 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 26 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 24 minutes to travel from Lake Forest to Springfield with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Lake Forest, Illinois to Springfield, Illinois is: 222.6 miles (358.24 km) by car.
Driving from Lake Forest to Springfield will take approximately 03 hours 40 minutes.
#1 Lake Forest
City in Lake County, Illinois, United States
| Population | 19379 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 42°15'31"N 87°50'26"W |
| Latitude | 42.2586300 |
| Longitude | -87.8406300 |
| Altitude | 210 |
| 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 Lake Forest and Springfield
The distance between Lake Forest and Springfield is 358 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 03 hours 58 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 Lake Forest and Springfield. The current time is 06:40:06.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07 hours 25 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05 hours 33 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04 hours 27 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03 hours 42 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03 hours 10 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 02 hours 58 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 02 hours 46 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 29.73 liters (7.85 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Lake Forest and Springfield.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Lake Forest to Springfield is $28.33 (diesel $33.78).
Illinois gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.61 | $4.11 | $4.55 | $4.3 |
| Total | $28.33 | $32.3 | $35.75 | $33.78 |
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 18, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Lake Forest and Springfield (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
