Drive or Fly: Springfield, IL to Sugar Grove, IL?
Side-by-side comparison of driving versus flying for this route. Costs, time, and trade-offs at a glance.
Driving wins
MediumAt this distance, driving is almost always faster and cheaper door-to-door.
Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)
· · Fuel cost: $
Drive
Door to Door
3h 20m
Distance
170.7 mi
Total Cost
$67
CO2
69 kg
Cost Breakdown
Fly
Door to Door
3h 15m
18m in the air
Air Distance
149 mi
Total Cost
$126
CO2
38 kg
Door-to-Door Timeline
Cost Breakdown
Airports
Flight Data
Service
Connecting only
On-Time
94.9%
Cancellation
5.1%
At a Glance
| Drive | Fly | |
|---|---|---|
| Door-to-door time | 3h 20m | 3h 15m |
| Total cost (1 person) | $67 | $126 |
| Carbon footprint | 69 kg CO2 | 38 kg CO2 |
| Flexibility | High | Low |
| Luggage | Unlimited | Restricted |
| Reliability | Weather dependent | 95% on-time |
Costs are estimates. Actual flight prices vary by airline, date, and booking time. Drive costs based on OSRM routing, EIA fuel prices. Computed Jul 21, 2026.
Route Options
2 different routes between these cities.
via I 55, IL 47, South Bridge Street
via I 55, US 51, IL 71
Decided to drive? See the full trip plan from Springfield, IL to Sugar Grove, IL with stops, fuel costs, and turn-by-turn directions.