Trip from Chatsworth, IL to Springfield, IL

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

2h 20m

Distance

115.8 mi

186 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$18

one way

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 29 min

4 AM

2h 11m ★

6 AM

2h 21m

8 AM

2h 40m

10 AM

2h 27m

12 PM

2h 26m

3 PM

2h 28m

5 PM

2h 39m

8 PM

2h 15m

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

Best Time Drive vs Fly

Google Maps Waze Apple Maps

Download GPX

Chatsworth, IL

Stéphane Tendon

capital city of Illinois and county seat of Sangamon County

Springfield, IL

Wikimedia Commons

Trip Overview

Connecting Chatsworth to Springfield, this 115.8-mile journey across the Illinois Midwest typically takes about 2 hours and 20 minutes of driving time. Because the trip is relatively short, you can easily complete it as a single-day excursion without needing an overnight stay. You should budget approximately $18 for fuel to cover the distance, making this an economical trip for your schedule. The route primarily utilizes I-55, supplemented by local stretches on East 3100 North Road and East 800 North Road. If you are looking for a straightforward, efficient way to reach the state capital from the Chatsworth area, this direct path is a highly practical choice.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

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

Break Rhythm

0 planned breaks

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

57.9 miles from Chatsworth, IL

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 10m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a highway-focused experience, as 76% of your travel time will be spent on major roads. The bulk of your journey involves a significant 88.5-mile stretch on I-55, which allows for consistent speeds and a reliable pace. While the interstate sections provide a straightforward, albeit monotonous, driving environment, the transition onto local roads like East 3100 North Road and East 800 North Road offers a change in scenery. Navigating this route feels like a standard Midwestern transit, shifting from rural corridors to more heavily trafficked highway lanes. You will find that the road conditions remain steady, allowing you to settle into a comfortable rhythm behind the wheel for the duration of the trip.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.

There are about 22 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

East Walnut Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

796 ft 554 ft

Total Climb

159 ft

Total Descent

295 ft

Highest Point

796 ft

~41.4 mi in

Elevation Range

242 ft

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 Chatsworth, IL to Springfield, IL is easy. At 2h 20m 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 Chatsworth, IL to Springfield, IL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
East Walnut Street	—	—
East 800 N Road	—	—
East 830 North Road	—	—
East 825 North Road	—	—
East Wabash Street	—	—
East 820 North Road	—	—
East 800 North Road	—	—
East Oak Street	—	—

Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.

Longest stretch: East Walnut Street — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on 4th Street

272 ft · 14 sec · 4th Street

Turn right onto East Walnut Street

1.0 mi · 2 min · East Walnut Street

At the end of the road, turn right onto East 800 N Road

0.3 mi · 21 sec · East 800 N Road

Continue on East 830 North Road

2.0 mi · 2 min · East 830 North Road

Continue on East 825 North Road

2.7 mi · 3 min · East 825 North Road

Continue on East Wabash Street

0.7 mi · 1 min · East Wabash Street

Continue on East 820 North Road

1.7 mi · 2 min · East 820 North Road

Continue on East 800 North Road

2.6 mi · 3 min · East 800 North Road

Continue on East Oak Street

2.1 mi · 4 min · East Oak Street

Continue on East 800 North Road

2.4 mi · 3 min · East 800 North Road

Continue on East 3100 North Road

6.4 mi · 8 min · East 3100 North Road

Continue on East Cemetery Avenue

1.5 mi · 3 min · East Cemetery Avenue

Continue on East 3100 North Road

0.3 mi · 40 sec · East 3100 North Road

Turn left onto I 55 South: Bloomington

0.5 mi · 58 sec · I 55 South: Bloomington

Merge slight left

29 mi · 31 min

Keep slight right to continue on I 55 South: Saint Louis, Springfield

60 mi · 1 hr 4 min · I 55 South: Saint Louis, Springfield

Take the exit slight right toward IL 97 West

0.4 mi · 43 sec · IL 97 West

Merge slight left onto Clear Lake Avenue

2.1 mi · 4 min · Clear Lake Avenue

Continue on East Jefferson Street

0.4 mi · 1 min · East Jefferson Street

Turn left onto North 7th Street

407 ft · 19 sec · North 7th Street

Turn left onto East Washington Street

0.1 mi · 24 sec · East Washington Street

Arrive at your destination

Trip Plan

Since this is a manageable drive, you have plenty of flexibility regarding your departure time, though leaving during off-peak hours will help you maintain a steady pace on I-55. You won't need to plan for formal stops given the 2-hour and 20-minute duration, but it is wise to ensure your tank is ready for the $18 fuel expenditure before you merge onto the interstate. Keep a close eye on the transition points between the local roads and the highway to avoid missing your turns. Because there are no mandatory stops scheduled, feel free to use the shorter duration to your advantage by adjusting your travel time to better suit your arrival needs in Springfield. Pack your favorite audiobooks or a playlist to keep you entertained during the long, uninterrupted stretch on the interstate.

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 57.9 miles from Chatsworth, IL, or about 1h 10m 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 25 miles or 30m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 57.9 miles or 1h 10m 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 55m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Springfield, IL than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Chatsworth, IL so your first major turns are already loaded.

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 Chatsworth, IL

This is one driving day of about 115.8 miles and 2h 20m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 25 miles from Chatsworth, 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 57.9 mi from Chatsworth, IL · 1h 10m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Danvers, IL

58 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

Normal, IL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 25 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Danvers, IL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 57.9 miles from Chatsworth, 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

$18.10 one way

$36.21 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 41 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.36	$19.88	$39.75
premium	$4.89	$22.28	$44.57
diesel	$5.61	$25.57	$51.13

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$18

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$43–$68

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 40.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $12 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	34.7	$12.16	$5.56
Efficient EV	29	$10.13	$4.63
EV Truck/SUV	46.3	$16.21	$7.41

Gas CO2

41 kg

EV CO2

14 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 12, 2026

Origin

Chatsworth, IL

Late night in Chatsworth on Thursday

Local time

12:24 AM

CDT

Current temp

80°F

Partly Sunny

SSW 20 to 25 mph 14% chance Live forecast

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued April 12 at 12:21AM CDT by NWS Paducah KY

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 11 at 9:46PM CDT until April 18 at 1:00PM CDT by NWS St Louis MO

Destination

Springfield, IL

Late night in Springfield on Thursday

Local time

12:24 AM

CDT

Current temp

80°F

Mostly Cloudy then Chance Rain Showers

SSW 16 to 21 mph 30% chance Live forecast

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued April 12 at 12:21AM CDT by NWS Paducah KY

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 11 at 9:46PM CDT until April 18 at 1:00PM CDT by NWS St Louis MO

74°F

Danvers, IL

58 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

Very similar conditions

Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.

Road read

2h 20m on the road

The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Chatsworth, IL to Springfield, IL covers 115.8 miles and takes about 2h 20m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are East Walnut Street, East 800 N Road, East 830 North Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 57.9 miles from Chatsworth, IL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $18.10 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 Chatsworth, IL to Springfield, IL is easy. At 2h 20m 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 Chatsworth, IL to Springfield, IL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

The route from Chatsworth, IL to Springfield, IL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

Mostly flat terrain. The route ranges from 554 ft to 796 ft elevation with about 159 ft of total climbing.

Was this route helpful?

Thanks for your feedback!

Your tip has been submitted. Thanks!

/500

Explore More

Return Trip

Springfield, IL to Chatsworth, IL

Plan the drive back the other way.

115.5 mi 2h 20m

Explore more options from Chatsworth, IL or browse trips ending in Springfield, IL.

Looking for more statewide routes? Browse IL road trips.

Explore maps for Chatsworth, IL or Springfield, IL on MapSof.net.

Trip from Chatsworth, IL to Springfield, IL

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Drive Character

Elevation Profile

How Hard Is This Drive?

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Arriving in Springfield, IL

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Chatsworth, IL

Springfield, IL

Same local time

Very similar conditions

2h 20m on the road

Frequently Asked Questions

Was this route helpful?

Explore More

Continue From Springfield, IL

More from Chatsworth, IL

More trips to Springfield, IL