How far is Oak Forest, IL from Springfield, IL?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Oak Forest and Springfield is 159.33 miles (256.41 km).
Flight distance from Oak Forest, IL to Springfield, IL is 159.33 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 22 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 20 minutes to travel from Oak Forest to Springfield with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Oak Forest, Illinois to Springfield, Illinois is: 185.08 miles (297.85 km) by car.
Driving from Oak Forest to Springfield will take approximately 02 hours 57 minutes.
#1 Oak Forest
City in Cook County, Illinois
| Population | 26884 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 41°36'10"N 87°44'38"W |
| Latitude | 41.6028100 |
| Longitude | -87.7439400 |
| Altitude | 205 |
| 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 Oak Forest and Springfield
The distance between Oak Forest and Springfield is 298 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 03 hours 18 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 Oak Forest and Springfield. The current time is 10:19:55.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06 hours 10 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04 hours 37 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03 hours 42 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03 hours 05 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02 hours 38 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 02 hours 28 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 02 hours 18 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 24.72 liters (6.53 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Oak Forest and Springfield.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Oak Forest to Springfield is $23.56 (diesel $28.08).
Illinois gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.61 | $4.11 | $4.55 | $4.3 |
| Total | $23.56 | $26.85 | $29.72 | $28.08 |
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 25, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Oak 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.
