How far is Palos Heights, IL from Springfield, IL?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Palos Heights and Springfield is 161.18 miles (259.4 km).
Flight distance from Palos Heights, IL to Springfield, IL is 161.18 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 22 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 20 minutes to travel from Palos Heights to Springfield with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Palos Heights, Illinois to Springfield, Illinois is: 186.86 miles (300.73 km) by car.
Driving from Palos Heights to Springfield will take approximately 03 hours 04 minutes.
#1 Palos Heights
City in Cook County, Illinois, United States
| Population | 12375 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 41°40'5"N 87°47'47"W |
| Latitude | 41.6680900 |
| Longitude | -87.7964400 |
| Altitude | 190 |
| 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 Palos Heights and Springfield
The distance between Palos Heights and Springfield is 301 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 03 hours 20 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 Palos Heights and Springfield. The current time is 01:12:59.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06 hours 13 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04 hours 40 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03 hours 44 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03 hours 06 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02 hours 40 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 02 hours 29 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 02 hours 19 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 24.96 liters (6.59 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Palos Heights and Springfield.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Palos Heights to Springfield is $23.78 (diesel $28.35).
Illinois gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.61 | $4.11 | $4.55 | $4.3 |
| Total | $23.78 | $27.11 | $30.01 | $28.35 |
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 Palos Heights and Springfield (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
