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Trip from Camp Point, IL to Springfield, IL

Compiled by the Trip.ovh editorial team · Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026 · Methodology

Drive Time

1h 37m

Distance

82.6 mi

133 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$13

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 22 min
4 AM
1h 30m ★
6 AM
1h 38m
8 AM
1h 52m
10 AM
1h 43m
12 PM
1h 41m
3 PM
1h 44m
5 PM
1h 52m
8 PM
1h 33m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

Downtown Camp Point, IL, IL

Camp Point, IL

Mac DeStroir

capital city of Illinois and county seat of Sangamon County

Springfield, IL

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Trip Overview

Connecting Camp Point to Springfield, this 82.6-mile journey across the Illinois Midwest is a straightforward excursion that typically takes about 1 hour and 37 minutes. Because the drive is relatively short, it is perfectly suited for a single-day trip, meaning you won't need to worry about overnight accommodations along the way. You should plan for a fuel budget of approximately $13 to cover the transit. Since there are no mandatory stops scheduled, the trip is efficient and moves you between these two points without unnecessary delays. It is a practical, no-frills route that focuses on getting you to your destination reliably.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Midpoint

41.3 miles from Camp Point, IL

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 48m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 37m. Total distance: 82.6 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 37m 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 turn-heavy local drive rather than a high-speed interstate cruise, as this route features zero percent highway travel. You will navigate via West Wood Street, West Outerbelt Drive, and County Road 1080 N, which require your full attention behind the wheel. Because this is a series of local roads, the journey lacks long, monotonous highway stretches, keeping you engaged with the changing turns of the Illinois landscape. The road's personality is defined by its rural connectivity, offering a more intimate look at the region than a major thoroughfare would provide.

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 Wood 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 Camp Point, IL to Springfield, IL is easy. At 1h 37m 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 Camp Point, IL to Springfield, IL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
West Wood Street
West Outerbelt Drive
County Road 1080 N
Quincy Road
West Main Street
North 7th Street
East Washington Street

Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.

Longest stretch: West Wood Street — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Camp Point, IL and Springfield, IL.

1

Start on South Main Street

279 ft · 10 sec · South Main Street
2

Turn right onto West Wood Street

1.0 mi · 1 min · West Wood Street
3

Continue on West Outerbelt Drive

7.4 mi · 10 min · West Outerbelt Drive
4

Continue on County Road 1080 N

8.3 mi · 12 min · County Road 1080 N
5

Continue on Quincy Road

0.2 mi · 21 sec · Quincy Road
6

Continue on West Main Street

9.0 mi · 13 min · West Main Street
7

Turn right

9.1 mi · 16 min
8

Turn right

2.0 mi · 2 min
9

Continue straight

25 mi · 35 min
10

Continue straight

11 mi · 16 min
11

Continue straight

0.9 mi · 1 min
12

Continue straight

8.1 mi · 13 min
13

Turn right onto North 7th Street

0.2 mi · 33 sec · North 7th Street
14

Turn left onto East Washington Street

0.1 mi · 24 sec · East Washington Street
15

Arrive at your destination

Trip Plan

Given the 1 hour and 37 minute duration, you have plenty of flexibility in your departure time, though starting early allows you to beat potential local traffic. Since the entire route consists of local roads, keep a close eye on your navigation to ensure you remain on the correct path through the various turns. There are no official stops programmed into this 82.6-mile stretch, so make sure your vehicle is fueled up before you leave Camp Point to stay within your $13 fuel estimate. Because the route is quite short, you can easily manage the drive in one go without needing to plan for significant rest breaks.

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 41.3 miles from Camp Point, IL, or about 48m 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 18 miles or 21m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 41.3 miles or 48m 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 23m

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 Camp Point, IL so your first major turns are already loaded.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Camp Point, IL

This is one driving day of about 82.6 miles and 1h 37m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 18 miles from Camp Point, 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 41.3 mi from Camp Point, IL · 48m into the drive

city in Illinois, USA

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Virginia, IL

41 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.

Popular next leg

Virginia, IL to Springfield, IL

32.8 mi · 50m

Pacing Suggestions

Mount Sterling, IL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 18 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Virginia, IL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 41.3 miles from Camp Point, 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

$12.91 one way

$25.83 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 29 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $14.18 $28.36
premium $4.89 $15.90 $31.79
diesel $5.61 $18.24 $36.47

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$13

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$38–$63

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 28.9 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 24.8 0 $8.67 $3.96
Efficient EV 20.7 0 $7.23 $3.30
EV Truck/SUV 33 0 $11.56 $5.29

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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Camp Point, IL

Late night in Camp Point on Friday

Local time

12:05 AM

CDT

Current temp

54°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Springfield, IL

Late night in Springfield on Friday

Local time

12:05 AM

CDT

Current temp

78°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

74°F

Virginia, IL

41 mi in

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

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

1h 37m 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 Camp Point, IL to Springfield, IL covers 82.6 miles and takes about 1h 37m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are West Wood Street, West Outerbelt Drive, County Road 1080 N. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 41.3 miles from Camp Point, IL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $12.91 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 Camp Point, IL to Springfield, IL is easy. At 1h 37m 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 Camp Point, IL to Springfield, IL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Camp Point, IL to Springfield, IL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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