How far is Springfield, IL from Evanston, IL?

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Springfield and Evanston is 185.31 miles (298.23 km).

Flight distance from Springfield, IL to Evanston, IL is 185.31 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 25 minutes.

It takes 00 hours 23 minutes to travel from Springfield to Evanston with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).

Driving distance

The driving distance from Springfield, Illinois to Evanston, Illinois is: 213.02 miles (342.83 km) by car.

Driving from Springfield to Evanston will take approximately 03 hours 36 minutes.

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#1 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
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#2 Evanston

A city in Cook County, Illinois. It is located on the north shore of Lake Michigan in northeastern Illinois. Evanston is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the Northwestern University campus and the Evanston Public Library.

Population 72683
GPS Coordinates 42°2'28"N 87°41'24"W
Latitude 42.0411400
Longitude -87.6900600
Altitude 187
Country United States

Estimated Travel Time Between Springfield and Evanston

The distance between Springfield and Evanston is 343 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 03 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 Springfield and Evanston. The current time is 06:02:38.

Average Speed Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h) 07 hours 05 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h) 05 hours 19 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h) 04 hours 15 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h) 03 hours 33 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h) 03 hours 02 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h) 02 hours 50 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h) 02 hours 39 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 28.45 liters (7.52 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Springfield and Evanston.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Springfield to Evanston is $27.11 (diesel $32.32).

Illinois gas prices.

Gasoline Mid Grade Premium Diesel
Gallon $3.61 $4.11 $4.55 $4.3
Total $27.11 $30.91 $34.21 $32.32

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 November 21, 2024.

How did we calculate the distance?

The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Springfield and Evanston (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.

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