Origin
Blue Mound, IL
Late night in Blue Mound on Saturday
Local time
4:15 AM
CDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Blue Mound, IL to Springfield, IL
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
54m
Distance
41.7 mi
67 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 50m
★
6 AM
0h 54m
8 AM
1h 3m
10 AM
0h 57m
12 PM
0h 56m
3 PM
0h 58m
5 PM
1h 3m
8 PM
0h 52m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Blue Mound, IL
Siarhei Nester
Springfield, IL
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Trip Overview
The drive from Blue Mound, IL to Springfield, IL covers 41.7 miles and takes about 54m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on West Springfield Road, County Road 2080 E, IL 29 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 15.7 miles on West Springfield Road. At current regular gas prices, budget about $6.52 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 54m. Total distance: 41.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
54m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (21%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
Expect a 54m drive with frequent turns across 41.7 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 15 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
West Springfield Road is the longest continuous segment at about 15.7 miles.
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. The trickiest moment comes around 13.1 miles in near Water Street.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 54m drive. You will face about 4 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 13.1 miles (Water Street): Navigation decision point; at 39.3 miles (IL 97 / Clear Lake Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 41.5 miles (North 7th Street): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
4 of 4 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
13.1 mi into trip
|
~15m in
|
Water Street
Turn right onto Water Street
Navigation decision point
4
39.3 mi into trip
|
~48m in
|
IL 97 / Clear Lake Avenue
Turn left onto IL 97 / Clear Lake Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
41.5 mi into trip
|
~53m in
|
North 7th Street
Turn left onto North 7th Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
7
41.5 mi into trip
|
~53m in
|
East Washington Street
Turn left onto East Washington Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| West Springfield Road | 15.7 mi | 18m |
| County Road 2080 E | 11.8 mi | 13m |
| IL 29 | 8.8 mi | 12m |
| Clear Lake Avenue | 1.8 mi | 3m |
| North Railroad Avenue | 1.3 mi | 1m |
| East Park Street | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| North Webster Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| East Jefferson Street | 0.4 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
West Springfield Road
— 15.7 mi, about 18m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Blue Mound, IL and Springfield, IL.
1
Start on IL 48
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
North Railroad Avenue
2
Continue on IL 48
12 mi
·
13 min
·
County Road 2080 E
3
Turn right onto Water Street
0.2 mi
·
10 sec
·
Water Street
4
Turn right onto IL 29
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
East Park Street
5
Turn right onto IL 29
0.4 mi
·
32 sec
·
North Webster Street
6
Continue on IL 29
16 mi
·
18 min
·
West Springfield Road
Use the straight lane.
7
Continue on IL 29
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
IL 29
Use the straight lane.
8
Continue on IL 29
5.4 mi
·
7 min
·
IL 29
Use the straight lane.
9
Continue on IL 29
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
IL 29
Use the straight lane.
10
Turn straight onto IL 29
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
IL 29
11
Turn left onto IL 97
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Clear Lake Avenue
Use the left lane.
12
Continue on IL 97
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
East Jefferson Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
13
Turn left onto North 7th Street
406 ft
·
18 sec
·
North 7th Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
14
Turn left onto East Washington Street
0.1 mi
·
23 sec
·
East Washington Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
15
Arrive at destination
East Washington Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 20.8 mi from Blue Mound, IL · 24m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
21 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 41.7 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 20.8 miles from Blue Mound, IL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Springfield, IL
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Springfield, IL if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.52 one way
$13.04 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
15 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $7.16 | $14.32 |
| premium | $4.89 | $8.02 | $16.05 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.21 | $18.41 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 14.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 12.5 | 0 | $4.38 | $2.00 |
| Efficient EV | 10.4 | 0 | $3.65 | $1.67 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 16.7 | 0 | $5.84 | $2.67 |
Gas CO2
15 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (67% 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
Late night in Springfield on Saturday
Local time
4:15 AM
CDT
Current temp
78°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
54°F
Rochester, IL
21 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
24 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
54m 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 Blue Mound, IL to Springfield, IL covers 41.7 miles and takes about 54m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are West Springfield Road, County Road 2080 E, IL 29. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 20.8 miles from Blue Mound, IL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $6.52 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.
This is a straightforward 54m drive. You will face about 4 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 13.1 miles (Water Street): Navigation decision point; at 39.3 miles (IL 97 / Clear Lake Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 41.5 miles (North 7th Street): Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Blue Mound, 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 by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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