How far is West Chicago, IL from Springfield, IL?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between West Chicago and Springfield is 162.4 miles (261.36 km).
Flight distance from West Chicago, IL to Springfield, IL is 162.4 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 23 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 21 minutes to travel from West Chicago to Springfield with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from West Chicago, Illinois to Springfield, Illinois is: 196.71 miles (316.57 km) by car.
Driving from West Chicago to Springfield will take approximately 03 hours 11 minutes.
#1 West Chicago
City in DuPage County, Illinois, United States
| Population | 26593 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 41°53'5"N 88°12'14"W |
| Latitude | 41.8847500 |
| Longitude | -88.2039600 |
| Altitude | 239 |
| 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 West Chicago and Springfield
The distance between West Chicago and Springfield is 317 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 03 hours 31 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 West Chicago and Springfield. The current time is 07:03:19.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06 hours 33 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04 hours 55 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03 hours 56 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03 hours 16 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02 hours 48 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 02 hours 37 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 02 hours 27 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 26.28 liters (6.94 gallon) of gas to cover the route between West Chicago and Springfield.
The estimated cost of gas to go from West Chicago to Springfield is $25.04 (diesel $29.85).
Illinois gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.61 | $4.11 | $4.55 | $4.3 |
| Total | $25.04 | $28.54 | $31.59 | $29.85 |
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 West Chicago and Springfield (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
