Origin
Burgess, IL
Morning in Burgess on Thursday
Local time
9:13 AM
CDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Burgess, IL to Springfield, IL
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
2h 26m
Distance
145.6 mi
234 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$23
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 16m
★
6 AM
2h 26m
8 AM
2h 46m
10 AM
2h 33m
12 PM
2h 31m
3 PM
2h 34m
5 PM
2h 45m
8 PM
2h 20m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Burgess, IL
Stéphane Tendon
Springfield, IL
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Trip Overview
The drive from Burgess, IL to Springfield, IL covers 145.6 miles and takes about 2h 26m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on 233rd Street, 40th Avenue, 230th Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $22.76 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.
Midpoint
72.8 miles from Burgess, IL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 13m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 26m. Total distance: 145.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 26m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 2h 26m drive with frequent turns across 145.6 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 26 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
233rd 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.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Burgess, IL to Springfield, IL is easy. At 2h 26m 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 Burgess, IL to Springfield, IL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| 233rd Street | — | — |
| 40th Avenue | — | — |
| 230th Street | — | — |
| Chicago-Kansas City Expressway | — | — |
| IL 41 | — | — |
| West Main Street | — | — |
| Public Square | — | — |
| East Main Street | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
233rd Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Burgess, IL and Springfield, IL.
1
Start on 41st Avenue
69 ft
·
5 sec
·
41st Avenue
2
Turn right onto 233rd Street
0.1 mi
·
31 sec
·
233rd Street
3
Turn right onto 40th Avenue
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
40th Avenue
4
Turn left onto 230th Street
4.0 mi
·
15 min
·
230th Street
5
At the end of the road, turn left
1.2 mi
·
1 min
6
At the end of the road, turn right
9.9 mi
·
14 min
7
Turn left onto Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
13 mi
·
15 min
·
Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
8
Take the exit slight right toward IL 41, IL 164
0.4 mi
·
42 sec
·
IL 41, IL 164
9
Keep slight right
151 ft
·
4 sec
10
Turn straight onto West Main Street
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
West Main Street
11
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Public Square
390 ft
·
7 sec
·
Public Square
12
Exit the rotary onto East Main Street
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
East Main Street
13
Take the ramp right toward I 74 East: Peoria
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
I 74 East: Peoria
14
Merge slight left
38 mi
·
40 min
15
Take the exit slight right toward I 474 East: Indianapolis
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
I 474 East: Indianapolis
16
Merge slight left
14 mi
·
14 min
17
Merge slight left
1.4 mi
·
1 min
18
Take the exit slight right toward I 155 South: Lincoln
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
I 155 South: Lincoln
19
Continue straight
32 mi
·
34 min
20
Merge slight left
29 mi
·
31 min
21
Take the exit slight right toward IL 97 West
0.4 mi
·
43 sec
·
IL 97 West
22
Merge slight left onto Clear Lake Avenue
2.1 mi
·
4 min
·
Clear Lake Avenue
23
Continue on East Jefferson Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
East Jefferson Street
24
Turn left onto North 7th Street
407 ft
·
19 sec
·
North 7th Street
25
Turn left onto East Washington Street
0.1 mi
·
24 sec
·
East Washington Street
26
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 72.8 miles from Burgess, IL, or about 1h 13m 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 32 miles or 32m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 72.8 miles or 1h 13m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 59m
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 Burgess, 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.
+
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 Burgess, IL
This is one driving day of about 145.6 miles and 2h 26m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 32 miles from Burgess, IL.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 72.8 mi from Burgess, IL · 1h 13m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
73 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 32 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 72.8 miles from Burgess, 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
$22.76 one way
$45.53 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
51 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $24.99 | $49.99 |
| premium | $4.89 | $28.02 | $56.04 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $32.15 | $64.29 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$23
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$48–$73
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 50.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $15 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 43.7 | 0 | $15.29 | $6.99 |
| Efficient EV | 36.4 | 0 | $12.74 | $5.82 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 58.2 | 0 | $20.38 | $9.32 |
Gas CO2
51 kg
EV CO2
17 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
Morning in Springfield on Thursday
Local time
9:13 AM
CDT
Current temp
55°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
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
2h 26m 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 Burgess, IL to Springfield, IL covers 145.6 miles and takes about 2h 26m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are 233rd Street, 40th Avenue, 230th Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 72.8 miles from Burgess, IL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $22.76 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 Burgess, IL to Springfield, IL is easy. At 2h 26m 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 Burgess, IL to Springfield, IL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Burgess, IL to Springfield, IL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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