How far is Thornton, IL from Springfield, IL?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Thornton and Springfield is 162.07 miles (260.82 km).
Flight distance from Thornton, IL to Springfield, IL is 162.07 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 23 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 20 minutes to travel from Thornton to Springfield with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Thornton, Illinois to Springfield, Illinois is: 190.83 miles (307.1 km) by car.
Driving from Thornton to Springfield will take approximately 03 hours 04 minutes.
#1 Thornton
Village in Cook County, Illinois, USA
| Population | 2367 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 41°34'5"N 87°36'29"W |
| Latitude | 41.5680900 |
| Longitude | -87.6081000 |
| Altitude | 182 |
| 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 Thornton and Springfield
The distance between Thornton and Springfield is 307 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 03 hours 24 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 Thornton and Springfield. The current time is 08:29:26.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06 hours 21 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04 hours 46 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03 hours 48 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03 hours 10 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02 hours 43 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 02 hours 32 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 02 hours 22 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 25.49 liters (6.73 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Thornton and Springfield.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Thornton to Springfield is $24.29 (diesel $28.95).
Illinois gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.61 | $4.11 | $4.55 | $4.3 |
| Total | $24.29 | $27.69 | $30.64 | $28.95 |
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 15, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Thornton and Springfield (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
