- Elevation
- 132 m
- Tallest summit within 25 miles
- Springston Knob280 m · 22.2 mi
- Nearest byway
- Great River Road - Missouri3.9 mi off
- Sunset, June solstice
- 20:32local time
- Coordinates
- 39.0156, -90.6674
Cave Spring is a spring in Illinois, at a recorded 132 m. Springston Knob stands 280 m to the northwest, 22 miles off. The nearest named place is Winfield Access, a park 1.5 miles away. Great River Road - Missouri passes 3.9 miles off. 36 named summits stand within 25 miles.
- Elevation
- 132 m
Summits around it
The highest named summits within 25 miles of Cave Spring. Elevation from each summit’s own record; bearing measured between the two coordinates.
| Summit | Bearing | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Springston Knob | NW 315° | 280 m | 22.2 mi |
| Tedlock Knob | NW 315° | 275 m | 22.3 mi |
| Ben Watts Knob | NW 320° | 275 m | 23.6 mi |
| Tucker Knob | ESE 105° | 268 m | 8.9 mi |
| Dale Knob | NW 318° | 263 m | 21.8 mi |
| Purtle Knob | NW 323° | 257 m | 18.2 mi |
| Painter Knob | NNW 329° | 257 m | 24.0 mi |
| Woodson Knob | NW 325° | 251 m | 18.4 mi |
- 3.9 mi off the Great River Road - Missouri
- 6.2 mi off the Meeting of the Great Rivers Scenic RouteNational
- 18.9 mi off the Great River RoadNational
- 31.7 mi off the Historic Route 66National
Overlooks nearby
- Observation Deck · 1 mi
- Mark Decker Platform · 1 mi
- Cross Point · 7 mi
- Eagle Roost Overlook · 8 mi
Named places within 25 miles
Parks
Peaks: 36
- Indian Hill: 5.1 mi
- Franklin Hill: 5.4 mi
- Knolle Hill: 5.9 mi
- McAdams Peak: 7.2 mi
- Cedar Hill: 7.3 mi
Nature reserves: 16
- Sandy Island Bald Eagle Sanctuary: 1.7 mi
- Sandy Island: 2.4 mi
- David Kessler Memorial Wildlife Area: 13.7 mi
- George A. Hamilton Forest Natural Area: 13.8 mi
- Prairie Slough Conservation Area: 14.1 mi
Cliffs: 13
- Goat Cliff: 7.0 mi
- Tiny Giant City: 9.3 mi
- Wide Giant City: 9.3 mi
- Little Giant City: 9.3 mi
- Shelter Bluff: 9.8 mi
Historic sites: 12
- Veterans Memorial Walk: 14.8 mi
- NGS Monument SC 03: 15.6 mi
- Cancer Awareness Memorial: 16.4 mi
- Elsah Soldiers: 17.0 mi
- St Jude Dream Home 2017: 18.2 mi
Springs: 11
- Twin Springs: 7.1 mi
- Clay Spring: 7.4 mi
- Spring: 9.5 mi
- Artesian Spring: 9.5 mi
- Spring: 9.8 mi
Artworks: 8
- Winneberge Wheel: 10.7 mi
- Two Girls Playing: 11.0 mi
- Mary the Turtle: 13.0 mi
- Blancette: 18.1 mi
- Lewis and Clark Statue: 19.3 mi
Museums: 8
- Missouri Wing: 13.9 mi
- Alumni House/Museum: 18.4 mi
- Saint Charles Heritage Museum: 19.2 mi
- Lewis and Clark Boathouse and Nature Center: 19.5 mi
- Jerseyville County Historical Society: 19.6 mi
Ghost towns: 7
- Burr Oak: 6.0 mi
- Sterling Landing: 6.9 mi
- Firma: 8.7 mi
- Owen: 12.5 mi
- Wilkie: 16.9 mi
Attractions: 7
- Raging Rivers Water Park: 14.2 mi
- Our Lady of the Way Shrine: 15.1 mi
- Half court basketball: 18.9 mi
- Katy Trail Completion Bell: 19.6 mi
- The Factory: 24.1 mi
Picnic sites: 6
- Jim Crow Island: 3.9 mi
- Large Stag Island: 5.0 mi
- Cuivre Island: 6.4 mi
- Gilead Gap: 8.5 mi
- Westport Island: 13.9 mi
Waterfalls: 6
- Falls: 9.3 mi
- Sierra Falls: 10.8 mi
- Falls: 14.4 mi
- Falls: 14.4 mi
- Dripping Springs: 23.3 mi
Gardens: 4
- Rau Garden: 18.0 mi
- Mushroom Farm: 18.7 mi
- Community Garden: 19.2 mi
- Discovery Gardens: 23.7 mi
Rest areas: 2
- Wright City Rest Area (Westbound): 24.3 mi
- Wright City Rest Area (Eastbound): 24.6 mi
Beaches: 1
- Incline Village Beach: 18.9 mi
| Date | Sunrise | Golden hour | Sunset |
|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | 07:07 | 18:40 | 19:15 |
| June solstice | 05:38 | 19:52 | 20:32 |
| September equinox | 06:51 | 18:26 | 19:01 |
| December solstice | 07:19 | 16:02 | 16:44 |
Local time (America/Chicago).
Day trips start here
- St. Charles · 18 mi
- Ferguson · 27 mi
- Alton · 28 mi
- St. Louis County · 29 mi
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