Origin
Atwood, IL
Morning in Atwood on Friday
Local time
6:44 AM
CDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Atwood, IL to Springfield, IL
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 29m
Distance
66.6 mi
107 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 22m
★
6 AM
1h 29m
8 AM
1h 43m
10 AM
1h 34m
12 PM
1h 33m
3 PM
1h 35m
5 PM
1h 42m
8 PM
1h 25m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Atwood, IL
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Springfield, IL
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Trip Overview
This 66.6-mile drive from Atwood, IL to Springfield, IL will take approximately 1 hour and 29 minutes, making it a perfect day trip. The route is primarily highway-focused, with 95% of it on major roads like United States Route 36, Clear Lake Avenue, and North Main Street. You'll be spending about $10 on fuel for this journey. Since both your origin and destination are in the Midwest and within Illinois, expect a familiar landscape. It's a straightforward trip, ideal for those looking for an efficient way to travel between these two points without needing an overnight stay.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 29m. Total distance: 66.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 29m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (95%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
Expect a highway-focused experience for most of this 66.6-mile journey, as 95% of the route utilizes major roadways. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is a solid 63 miles along United States Route 36. This means you'll be on a consistent, high-speed path for the majority of your travel time. The road's personality is one of efficiency, designed for covering ground quickly rather than offering varied scenery. You'll transition onto local roads like Clear Lake Avenue and North Main Street as you approach Springfield.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 8 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
United States Route 36 is the longest continuous segment at about 63 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on United States Route 36 and Clear Lake Avenue. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 0.6 miles in near US 36 / County Road 950 North.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Atwood, IL to Springfield, IL is easy. At 1h 29m with 95% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.6 miles (US 36 / County Road 950 North): Navigation decision point; at 66.3 miles (North 7th Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 66.4 miles (East Washington Street): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
3 of 3 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0.6 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
US 36 / County Road 950 North
Turn right onto US 36 / County Road 950 North
Navigation decision point
6
66.3 mi into trip
|
~1h 28m in
|
North 7th Street
Turn left onto North 7th Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
7
66.4 mi into trip
|
~1h 28m in
|
East Washington Street
Turn left onto East Washington Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| United States Route 36 | 63 mi | 1h 21m |
| Clear Lake Avenue | 2.3 mi | 4m |
| North Main Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| East Jefferson Street | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| East Washington Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| County Road 950 North | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| North 7th Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
United States Route 36
— 63 mi, about 1h 21m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Atwood, IL and Springfield, IL.
1
Start on North Main Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
North Main Street
2
Turn right onto US 36
522 ft
·
8 sec
·
County Road 950 North
3
Continue on US 36
63 mi
·
1 hr 21 min
·
United States Route 36
Use the straight lane.
4
Continue on IL 97
2.3 mi
·
4 min
·
Clear Lake Avenue
Use the straight lane.
5
Continue on IL 97
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
East Jefferson Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
Turn left onto North 7th Street
406 ft
·
18 sec
·
North 7th Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
7
Turn left onto East Washington Street
0.1 mi
·
23 sec
·
East Washington Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
8
Arrive at destination
East Washington Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 33.3 mi from Atwood, IL · 43m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
33 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 15 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 33.3 miles from Atwood, IL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before United States Route 36 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 63 miles.
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.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$10.41 one way
$20.82 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
23 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $11.43 | $22.86 |
| premium | $4.89 | $12.82 | $25.63 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $14.70 | $29.41 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$10
Estimated CO2 emission: 23.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 20 | 0 | $6.99 | $3.20 |
| Efficient EV | 16.7 | 0 | $5.83 | $2.66 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 26.6 | 0 | $9.32 | $4.26 |
Gas CO2
23 kg
EV CO2
8 kg (65% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
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
Morning in Springfield on Friday
Local time
6:44 AM
CDT
Current temp
78°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
4 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
1h 29m 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 Atwood, IL to Springfield, IL covers 66.6 miles and takes about 1h 29m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are United States Route 36, Clear Lake Avenue, North Main Street. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 33.3 miles from Atwood, IL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $10.41 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
The drive from Atwood, IL to Springfield, IL is easy. At 1h 29m with 95% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.6 miles (US 36 / County Road 950 North): Navigation decision point; at 66.3 miles (North 7th Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 66.4 miles (East Washington Street): Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Atwood, IL to Springfield, IL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Springfield 1908 Race Riot National Monument.
How this page is built
Compiled and maintained by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy (Helsinki). Each route is built from authoritative open government and mapping datasets rather than crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from OSRM over OpenStreetMap. Fuel cost uses EIA weekly regional averages. National park proximity is from the NPS API. Pages are published only after passing our data-quality checks; our methodology page documents refresh cadence, editorial standards, and known limitations.
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