How far is Lancaster, IL from Springfield, IL?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Lancaster and Springfield is 128.76 miles (207.21 km).
Flight distance from Lancaster, IL to Springfield, IL is 128.76 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 18 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 17 minutes to travel from Lancaster to Springfield with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Lancaster, Illinois to Springfield, Illinois is: 156.66 miles (252.13 km) by car.
Driving from Lancaster to Springfield will take approximately 03 hours 09 minutes.
#1 Lancaster
City in Illinois, United States of America
| Population | 1411 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 38°32'52"N 87°51'55"W |
| Latitude | 38.5478300 |
| Longitude | -87.8653100 |
| Altitude | 148 |
| 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 Lancaster and Springfield
The distance between Lancaster and Springfield is 252 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 02 hours 48 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 Lancaster and Springfield. The current time is 02:34:51.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05 hours 13 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03 hours 55 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03 hours 07 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02 hours 36 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02 hours 14 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 02 hours 05 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 01 hours 57 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 20.93 liters (5.53 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Lancaster and Springfield.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Lancaster to Springfield is $19.94 (diesel $23.77).
Illinois gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.61 | $4.11 | $4.55 | $4.3 |
| Total | $19.94 | $22.73 | $25.16 | $23.77 |
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 Lancaster and Springfield (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
