How far is Wood River, IL from Springfield, IL?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Wood River and Springfield is 69.37 miles (111.63 km).
Flight distance from Wood River, IL to Springfield, IL is 69.37 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 10 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 09 minutes to travel from Wood River to Springfield with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Wood River, Illinois to Springfield, Illinois is: 87.9 miles (141.46 km) by car.
Driving from Wood River to Springfield will take approximately 01 hours 31 minutes.
#1 Wood River
City in Illinois, United States
| Population | 10002 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 38°51'40"N 90°5'51"W |
| Latitude | 38.8611600 |
| Longitude | -90.0976100 |
| Altitude | 133 |
| 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 Wood River and Springfield
The distance between Wood River and Springfield is 141 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 01 hours 34 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 Wood River and Springfield. The current time is 01:14:52.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02 hours 55 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02 hours 11 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01 hours 45 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01 hours 27 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01 hours 15 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 01 hours 10 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 01 hours 05 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 11.74 liters (3.1 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Wood River and Springfield.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Wood River to Springfield is $11.19 (diesel $13.34).
Illinois gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.61 | $4.11 | $4.55 | $4.3 |
| Total | $11.19 | $12.75 | $14.12 | $13.34 |
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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 Wood River and Springfield (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
