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Trip from Cimic, IL to Springfield, IL

Data updated 4 hours ago

Drive Time

23m

Distance

15.6 mi

25 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$2

one way

EV Charging

None

0 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 6 min
4 AM
0h 22m ★
6 AM
0h 24m
8 AM
0h 28m
10 AM
0h 25m
12 PM
0h 25m
3 PM
0h 25m
5 PM
0h 28m
8 PM
0h 22m ★

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

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Downtown Cimic, IL, IL

Cimic, IL

Lucas Porras

capital city of Illinois and county seat of Sangamon County

Springfield, IL

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Trip Overview

This short, 15.6-mile journey from Cimic, IL, to Springfield, IL, is designed for a single day trip, taking approximately 23 minutes to complete. You'll primarily be on interstate highways, with 95% of the drive being on these high-speed roads. The estimated fuel cost for this trip is a modest $2. Given the short distance and quick travel time, this route offers flexibility for departure and is ideal for those looking for an efficient drive within the Midwest region. It's a straightforward connection between two points in Illinois.

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

7.8 miles from Cimic, IL

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 9m into the drive .

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Drive Character

Expect a highway-focused drive for this 15.6-mile route. With 95% of the journey on interstates like I 55 and I 55 Business, the pace is generally quick. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 9.6 miles on I 55, offering a consistent highway experience. While the route is predominantly interstate, the inclusion of IL 104 might introduce slight variations. This drive is characterized by its efficiency and focus on covering ground swiftly rather than scenic detours.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 9 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 55 is the longest continuous segment at about 9.6 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 55 and I 55 Business. You will hit about 6 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.6 miles in.

Route Complexity 5/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 15.6 miles you will encounter 6 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 0.6 miles: Navigation decision point; at 10.7 miles (I 55 Business): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 11.4 miles (I 55 Business): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 6 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

3
0.6 mi into trip | ~1m in

Turn left

Navigation decision point

4
10.7 mi into trip | ~12m in | I 55 Business

Take the exit onto I 55 Business toward I 55 Business North: Springfield

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early

Toward I 55 Business North: Springfield
5
11.4 mi into trip | ~13m in | I 55 Business

Keep slight left at fork onto I 55 Business toward I 55 Business North: Springfield

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

Toward I 55 Business North: Springfield
7
11.5 mi into trip | ~13m in | I 55 Business

Keep slight left at fork onto I 55 Business toward I 55 Business North: Springfield

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the left / straight / right lanes. Toward I 55 Business North: Springfield
7
15.4 mi into trip | ~23m in | East Washington Street

Turn right onto East Washington Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / right lanes.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 55 9.6 mi 10m
I 55 Business 4.6 mi 10m
IL 104 0.6 mi 1m
East Washington Street 0.2 mi <1m
East Old State Capitol Plaza <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: I 55 — 9.6 mi, about 10m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on IL 104

0.6 mi · 1 min · IL 104
2

Turn left

0.4 mi · 54 sec
3

Merge onto I 55

9.6 mi · 10 min · I 55
4

Take the exit onto I 55 Business

0.7 mi · 1 min · I 55 Business
Toward I 55 Business North: Springfield
5

Keep slight left at fork onto I 55 Business

0.2 mi · 16 sec · I 55 Business
Toward I 55 Business North: Springfield
6

Keep slight left at fork onto I 55 Business

3.8 mi · 8 min · I 55 Business
Toward I 55 Business North: Springfield Use the left / straight / right lanes.
7

Continue on East Old State Capitol Plaza

409 ft · 15 sec · East Old State Capitol Plaza
8

Turn right onto East Washington Street

0.2 mi · 37 sec · East Washington Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
9

Arrive at destination

East Washington Street

Trip Plan

Given this drive is only 15.6 miles and takes about 23 minutes, you have significant flexibility with your departure time. There are no recommended stops, so you can depart whenever it's most convenient. The $2 fuel cost suggests you won't need to worry about frequent refueling. Keep an eye out for transitions between I 55 and I 55 Business, as these are key points on the route. Since it's such a short trip, you can easily fit it into any part of your day without needing to plan for overnight stays.

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 7.8 miles from Cimic, IL, or about 9m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 9.6 miles.

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 15.6 miles or 23m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 7.8 miles or 9m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 17m

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 Cimic, 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.

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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 Cimic, IL

This is one driving day of about 15.6 miles and 23m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Cimic, IL.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on I 55 for about 9.6 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 7.8 mi from Cimic, IL · 9m into the drive

city in Macon County, Illinois, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Decatur, IL

8 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

Decatur, IL to Springfield, IL

39.2 mi · 48m

Pacing Suggestions

Decatur, IL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 15.6 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Decatur, IL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 7.8 miles from Cimic, 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.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Springfield 1908 Race Riot National Monument

Springfield 1908 Race Riot National Monument

National Monument

In August 1908, a large White mob attacked the Black community in Springfield, Illinois. Rioters destroyed homes and businesses and lynched two men. The event led to the founding of the National Assoc...

0 mi from route Free near mile 15.6
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$2.44 one way

$4.88 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 6 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $2.68 $5.36
premium $4.89 $3.00 $6.00
diesel $5.61 $3.44 $6.89

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$2

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$27–$52

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 5.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 4.7 0 $1.64 $0.75
Efficient EV 3.9 0 $1.37 $0.62
EV Truck/SUV 6.2 0 $2.18 $1.00

Gas CO2

5 kg

EV CO2

2 kg (60% 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 data refreshed 3 days ago

Origin

Cimic, IL

Late night in Cimic on Wednesday

Local time

12:38 AM

CDT

Current temp

66°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Springfield, IL

Late night in Springfield on Wednesday

Local time

12:38 AM

CDT

Current temp

66°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

Very similar conditions

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

Road read

23m 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 Cimic, IL to Springfield, IL covers 15.6 miles and takes about 23m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 55, I 55 Business, IL 104. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 7.8 miles from Cimic, IL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.44 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 15.6 miles you will encounter 6 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.6 miles: Navigation decision point; at 10.7 miles (I 55 Business): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 11.4 miles (I 55 Business): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
The route from Cimic, IL to Springfield, IL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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