Origin
Algonquin, IL
Afternoon in Algonquin on Monday
Local time
2:24 PM
CDT
Current temp
50°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Algonquin, IL to Springfield, IL
Drive Time
3h 44m
Distance
235.5 mi
379 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$36
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 31m
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6 AM
3h 44m
8 AM
4h 9m
10 AM
3h 53m
12 PM
3h 50m
3 PM
3h 54m
5 PM
4h 8m
8 PM
3h 37m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Algonquin, IL
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Springfield, IL
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Trip Overview
The drive from Algonquin, IL to Springfield, IL covers 235.5 miles and takes about 3h 44m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on South Main Street, Algonquin Bypass, Edgewood Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $35.77 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
117.7 miles from Algonquin, IL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 52m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 3h 44m drive with frequent turns across 235.5 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 30 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
South Main Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.
Route Complexity
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 3h 44m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Algonquin, IL to Springfield, IL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| South Main Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Algonquin Bypass | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Edgewood Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Hanson Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| North County Line Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Randall Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| North Randall Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Orchard Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
South Main Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Algonquin, IL and Springfield, IL.
1
Start on Washington Street
79 ft
·
7 sec
·
Washington Street
2
Turn right onto South Main Street
0.1 mi
·
27 sec
·
South Main Street
3
Turn left onto Algonquin Bypass
194 ft
·
8 sec
·
Algonquin Bypass
4
Continue on South Main Street
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
·
South Main Street
5
Turn right onto Edgewood Road
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Edgewood Road
6
Turn left onto Hanson Road
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
Hanson Road
7
Turn right onto North County Line Road
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
North County Line Road
8
Turn left onto Randall Road
16 mi
·
26 min
·
Randall Road
9
Keep slight left to continue on North Randall Road
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
North Randall Road
10
Continue on Randall Road
2.6 mi
·
4 min
·
Randall Road
11
Continue on North Randall Road
3.3 mi
·
5 min
·
North Randall Road
12
Turn right onto Orchard Road
11 mi
·
18 min
·
Orchard Road
13
Continue on Minkler Road
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Minkler Road
14
Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Minkler Road
128 ft
·
4 sec
·
Minkler Road
15
Exit the roundabout onto Minkler Road
3.4 mi
·
5 min
·
Minkler Road
16
At the end of the road, turn right onto East Schoolhouse Road
0.5 mi
·
47 sec
·
East Schoolhouse Road
17
Turn left onto Ashley Road
3.8 mi
·
5 min
·
Ashley Road
18
Turn right onto Caton Farm Road
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Caton Farm Road
19
Turn left
7.2 mi
·
9 min
20
Continue on North Bridge Street
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
North Bridge Street
21
Continue straight
22 mi
·
25 min
22
Take the exit right toward I 55 South: Bloomington
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
·
I 55 South: Bloomington
23
Merge slight left
62 mi
·
1 hr 6 min
24
Keep slight right to continue on I 55 South: Saint Louis, Springfield
60 mi
·
1 hr 4 min
·
I 55 South: Saint Louis, Springfield
25
Take the exit slight right toward IL 97 West
0.4 mi
·
43 sec
·
IL 97 West
26
Merge slight left onto Clear Lake Avenue
2.1 mi
·
4 min
·
Clear Lake Avenue
27
Continue on East Jefferson Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
East Jefferson Street
28
Turn left onto North 7th Street
407 ft
·
19 sec
·
North 7th Street
29
Turn left onto East Washington Street
0.1 mi
·
24 sec
·
East Washington Street
30
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 117.7 miles from Algonquin, IL, or about 1h 52m into the drive.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 80 miles or 1h 16m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 117.7 miles or 1h 52m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 3m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Springfield, IL than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Algonquin, IL so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Algonquin, IL
This is one driving day of about 235.5 miles and 3h 44m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Algonquin, IL.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 117.7 mi from Algonquin, IL · 1h 52m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
118 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 117.7 miles from Algonquin, IL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Springfield, IL
The final approach into Springfield, IL usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Springfield, IL.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$35.77 one way
$71.54 round trip
$3.86/gal
25.4 MPG avg
82 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $39.43 | $78.86 |
| premium | $4.80 | $44.46 | $88.92 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $52.32 | $104.64 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$36
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$61–$86
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 82.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $25 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 70.6 | 0 | $24.73 | $11.30 |
| Efficient EV | 58.9 | 0 | $20.61 | $9.42 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 94.2 | 1 | $32.97 | $15.07 |
Gas CO2
82 kg
EV CO2
28 kg (66% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Springfield, IL
Afternoon in Springfield on Monday
Local time
2:24 PM
CDT
Current temp
66°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
16 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
3h 44m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Algonquin, IL to Springfield, IL covers 235.5 miles and takes about 3h 44m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are South Main Street, Algonquin Bypass, Edgewood Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 117.7 miles from Algonquin, IL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $35.77 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This is a straightforward 3h 44m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Algonquin, IL to Springfield, IL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Algonquin, IL to Springfield, IL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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