Drive Time
1h 27m
Distance
77.1 mi
124 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$12
one way
Photo: Mike Tyurin
The drive from City of Greenville, IL to Springfield, IL covers 77.1 miles and takes about 1h 27m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on South Idler Lane, Harris Avenue, West Harris Ave for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $11.71 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.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
38.5 miles from City of Greenville, IL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 43m into the drive .
Expect a 1h 27m drive with frequent turns across 77.1 miles of local and secondary roads.
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.
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from City of Greenville, IL to Springfield, IL is easy. At 1h 27m 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 City of Greenville, IL to Springfield, IL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| South Idler Lane | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Harris Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| West Harris Ave | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| South 3rd Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| West College Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| North 6th Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Tilson Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| South Hamilton Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Step-by-step road directions between City of Greenville, IL and Springfield, IL.
Start on the route
Turn left onto South Idler Lane
Turn right onto Harris Avenue
Continue on West Harris Ave
Turn right onto South 3rd Street
Turn left onto West College Avenue
Continue on North 6th Street
At the end of the road, turn left
Turn right
Turn left onto Tilson Street
Turn right onto South Hamilton Street
Turn slight left onto Springfield Road
Continue on East Union Avenue
Continue on County Road 1200 N
Take the ramp slight right toward I 55 North: Springfield
Merge slight left
Take the exit slight left toward I 55 Business North: Springfield
Keep slight left to continue on I 55 Business North: Springfield
Keep slight left to continue on I 55 Business North: Springfield
Continue on East Old State Capitol Plaza
Turn right onto East Washington Street
Arrive at your destination
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.
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 77.1 miles or 1h 27m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 38.5 miles or 43m 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 14m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Springfield, IL than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving City of Greenville, 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 City of Greenville, IL
This is one driving day of about 77.1 miles and 1h 27m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 38.5 mi from City of Greenville, IL · 43m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
39 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.
A short stop after about 77.1 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 38.5 miles from City of Greenville, IL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
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.
Regular Gas
$11.71 one way
$23.42 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $12.91 | $25.82 |
| premium | $4.80 | $14.55 | $29.11 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $17.13 | $34.26 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$12
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$37–$62
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 27 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 23.1 | 0 | $8.10 | $3.70 |
| Efficient EV | 19.3 | 0 | $6.75 | $3.08 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 30.8 | 0 | $10.79 | $4.93 |
Gas CO2
27 kg
EV CO2
9 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. If you're planning ahead, check the forecast closer to your travel date.
Origin
Evening in City of Greenville on Saturday
Local time
8:09 PM
CDT
Current temp
74°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Destination
Evening in Springfield on Saturday
Local time
8:09 PM
CDT
Current temp
55°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Along the Route
55°F
Decatur, IL
39 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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
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