Origin
Bethalto, IL
Afternoon in Bethalto on Friday
Local time
12:09 PM
CDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Bethalto, 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 22m
Distance
83 mi
134 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$13
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 16m
★
6 AM
1h 22m
8 AM
1h 35m
10 AM
1h 27m
12 PM
1h 26m
3 PM
1h 28m
5 PM
1h 35m
8 PM
1h 19m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Bethalto, IL
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Springfield, IL
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Trip Overview
The drive from Bethalto, IL to Springfield, IL covers 83 miles and takes about 1h 22m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on South Prairie Street, East Bethalto Drive, State Route 140 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $12.98 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 22m. Total distance: 83 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 22m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 22m drive with frequent turns across 83 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 14 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
South Prairie 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. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Bethalto, IL to Springfield, IL is easy. At 1h 22m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Bethalto, IL to Springfield, IL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| South Prairie Street | — | — |
| East Bethalto Drive | — | — |
| State Route 140 | — | — |
| West State Street | — | — |
| I 55 | — | — |
| East Old State Capitol Plaza | — | — |
| East Washington Street | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
South Prairie Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bethalto, IL and Springfield, IL.
1
Start on West Sherman Street
7 ft
·
1 sec
·
West Sherman Street
2
Turn right onto South Prairie Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
South Prairie Street
3
Turn left onto East Bethalto Drive
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
East Bethalto Drive
4
Continue on State Route 140
9.6 mi
·
13 min
·
State Route 140
5
Continue on West State Street
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
West State Street
6
Continue on State Route 140
443 ft
·
14 sec
·
State Route 140
7
Take the ramp left
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
8
Merge slight left
62 mi
·
1 hr 6 min
9
Take the exit slight left toward I 55 Business North: Springfield
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
I 55 Business North: Springfield
10
Keep slight left to continue on I 55 Business North: Springfield
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
·
I 55 Business North: Springfield
11
Keep slight left to continue on I 55 Business North: Springfield
3.8 mi
·
8 min
·
I 55 Business North: Springfield
12
Continue on East Old State Capitol Plaza
410 ft
·
16 sec
·
East Old State Capitol Plaza
13
Turn right onto East Washington Street
0.2 mi
·
37 sec
·
East Washington Street
14
Arrive at your destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 41.5 mi from Bethalto, IL · 41m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
42 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 18 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 41.5 miles from Bethalto, 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.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$12.98 one way
$25.95 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
29 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $14.25 | $28.49 |
| premium | $4.89 | $15.97 | $31.95 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $18.33 | $36.65 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$13
Estimated CO2 emission: 29 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 24.9 | 0 | $8.71 | $3.98 |
| Efficient EV | 20.8 | 0 | $7.26 | $3.32 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 33.2 | 0 | $11.62 | $5.31 |
Gas CO2
29 kg
EV CO2
10 kg (66% 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
Afternoon in Springfield on Friday
Local time
12:09 PM
CDT
Current temp
78°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
54°F
Litchfield, IL
42 mi in
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
21 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 22m 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 Bethalto, IL to Springfield, IL covers 83 miles and takes about 1h 22m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are South Prairie Street, East Bethalto Drive, State Route 140. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 41.5 miles from Bethalto, IL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $12.98 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 Bethalto, IL to Springfield, IL is easy. At 1h 22m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Bethalto, IL to Springfield, IL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Bethalto, IL to Springfield, IL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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