How far is Murphysboro, IL from Springfield, IL?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Murphysboro and Springfield is 141.74 miles (228.1 km).
Flight distance from Murphysboro, IL to Springfield, IL is 141.74 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 20 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 18 minutes to travel from Murphysboro to Springfield with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Murphysboro, Illinois to Springfield, Illinois is: 167.5 miles (269.57 km) by car.
Driving from Murphysboro to Springfield will take approximately 02 hours 53 minutes.
#1 Murphysboro
Town in Illinois
| Population | 7384 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 37°45'52"N 89°20'6"W |
| Latitude | 37.7645000 |
| Longitude | -89.3350900 |
| Altitude | 128 |
| 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 Murphysboro and Springfield
The distance between Murphysboro and Springfield is 270 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 02 hours 59 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 Murphysboro and Springfield. The current time is 23:37:04.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05 hours 34 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04 hours 11 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03 hours 20 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02 hours 47 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02 hours 23 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 02 hours 14 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 02 hours 05 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 22.37 liters (5.91 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Murphysboro and Springfield.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Murphysboro to Springfield is $21.32 (diesel $25.42).
Illinois gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.61 | $4.11 | $4.55 | $4.3 |
| Total | $21.32 | $24.3 | $26.9 | $25.42 |
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 21, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Murphysboro and Springfield (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
