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Trip from Dixmoor, IL to Springfield, IL

Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026

Drive Time

3h 35m

Distance

188.5 mi

303 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$29

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 37 min
4 AM
3h 23m ★
6 AM
3h 35m
8 AM
4h 0m
10 AM
3h 44m
12 PM
3h 41m
3 PM
3h 45m
5 PM
3h 59m
8 PM
3h 28m

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

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Downtown Dixmoor, IL, IL

Dixmoor, IL

Stéphane Tendon

capital city of Illinois and county seat of Sangamon County

Springfield, IL

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Trip Overview

This 188.5-mile journey from Dixmoor, Illinois, to Springfield, Illinois, is designed for efficiency, taking approximately 3 hours and 35 minutes. With 96% of the drive on highways, primarily I-55, I-80, and I-57, it's a straightforward trip well-suited for a single day. You can expect a fuel cost of around $29 for this stretch. The route is a focused drive through the Midwest, making it a convenient option if you're looking to cover ground without extensive detours. It's a practical choice for getting from point A to point B within the state.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

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

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

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

Midpoint

94.3 miles from Dixmoor, IL

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 50m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 35m. Total distance: 188.5 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

3h 35m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (96%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Drive Character

Expect a highway-focused experience for most of this 188.5-mile route, with 96% of the drive utilizing major interstates. The predominant road will be I-55, which forms the longest uninterrupted stretch at 152.5 miles. This means you'll likely encounter consistent speed limits and straightforward navigation for the majority of your travel time. While primarily interstate, keep an eye out for transitions as you approach your destination in Springfield.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 17 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 152.5 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 55 and I 80. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 2.1 miles in.

Driving Effort 10/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a demanding drive. With 14 significant decision points across 188.5 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 2.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 6.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 125.8 miles (I 55): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 14 key points

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

8
2.1 mi into trip | ~4m in

Keep slight left at fork toward I 294 Toll South, I 57 South: Indiana, Memphis

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward I 294 Toll South, I 57 South: Indiana, M...
7
6.8 mi into trip | ~11m in

Take the exit toward I 80 West: Iowa

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 345B Toward I 80 West: Iowa
8
125.8 mi into trip | ~2h 24m in | I 55

Keep slight right at fork onto I 55 toward I 55 South: Saint Louis, Springfield

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward I 55 South: Saint Louis, Springfield
6
188.3 mi into trip | ~3h 34m in | North 7th Street

Turn left onto North 7th Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / left lanes.
7
188.4 mi into trip | ~3h 34m in | East Washington Street

Turn left onto East Washington Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / left lanes.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 55 152.5 mi 2h 44m
I 80 25.3 mi 30m
I 57 3.7 mi 5m
Clear Lake Avenue 2.1 mi 4m
West 147th Street 1.1 mi 2m
Wood Street 0.6 mi 1m
East Jefferson Street 0.4 mi 1m
East Washington Street 0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: I 55 — 152.5 mi, about 2h 44m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on Wood Street

0.6 mi · 1 min · Wood Street
2

Turn right onto IL 83

1.1 mi · 2 min · West 147th Street
3

Turn left

0.4 mi · 49 sec
Toward I 57 South
4

Keep slight left at fork

0.3 mi · 42 sec
Toward I 294 Toll South, I 57 South: Indiana, Memphis Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5

Keep slight right at fork

0.7 mi · 1 min
Toward I 57 South: Memphis
6

Merge onto I 57

3.7 mi · 5 min · I 57
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 45 sec
Exit 345B Toward I 80 West: Iowa Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8

Merge onto I 80

25 mi · 30 min · I 80
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 54 sec
Exit 126A Toward I 55 South: Saint Louis
10

Merge onto I 55

93 mi · 1 hr 40 min · I 55
Use the right lane.
11

Keep slight right at fork onto I 55

60 mi · 1 hr 3 min · I 55
Toward I 55 South: Saint Louis, Springfield Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 43 sec
Toward IL 97 West
13

Merge onto IL 97

2.1 mi · 4 min · Clear Lake Avenue
Use the straight lane.
14

Continue on IL 97

0.4 mi · 1 min · East Jefferson Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
15

Turn left onto North 7th Street

406 ft · 18 sec · North 7th Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
16

Turn left onto East Washington Street

0.1 mi · 23 sec · East Washington Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
17

Arrive at destination

East Washington Street

Trip Plan

Given the 3-hour, 35-minute duration, this route is comfortably manageable as a day trip from Dixmoor to Springfield. Aim to depart in the morning to allow ample time for any brief stops you might need, though the longest stretch without a major road change is over 150 miles. The estimated fuel cost is $29, so factor that into your budget. You'll primarily be on I-55, so ensure your vehicle is in good condition for sustained highway driving. Consider a brief stop midway if needed, though the drive is not overly taxing for a single day.

Morning Departure

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Evening Departure

A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 94.3 miles from Dixmoor, IL, or about 1h 50m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 152.5 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 41 miles or 52m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 94.3 miles or 1h 50m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 2h 55m

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 Dixmoor, 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 Dixmoor, IL

This is one driving day of about 188.5 miles and 3h 35m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 41 miles from Dixmoor, IL.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on I 55 for about 152.5 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 94.3 mi from Dixmoor, IL · 1h 50m into the drive

Downtown Normal, IL, IL

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Normal, IL

94 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

Joliet, IL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 41 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

El Paso, IL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 94.3 miles from Dixmoor, IL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 55 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 152.5 miles.

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.

After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.

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 188.5
View on nps.gov
Pullman National Historical Park

Pullman National Historical Park

National Historical Park

In a growing Chicago neighborhood, diverse people and stories intertwined. All were seeking opportunity. Some succeeded. Others were limited—by race, gender, or economic status. Their stories came tog...

5 mi from route ~13 min detour Free
View on nps.gov

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$29.47 one way

$58.94 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 66 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $32.36 $64.71
premium $4.89 $36.28 $72.55
diesel $5.61 $41.62 $83.24

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$29

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$54–$79

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 66 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $20 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 56.6 0 $19.79 $9.05
Efficient EV 47.1 0 $16.49 $7.54
EV Truck/SUV 75.4 0 $26.39 $12.06

Gas CO2

66 kg

EV CO2

22 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.

Forecast as of Apr 14, 2026

Origin

Dixmoor, IL

Night in Dixmoor on Thursday

Local time

10:42 PM

CDT

Current temp

52°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Springfield, IL

Night in Springfield on Thursday

Local time

10:42 PM

CDT

Current temp

87°F

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

SSW 18 mph 23% chance 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

35 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

3h 35m 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 Dixmoor, IL to Springfield, IL covers 188.5 miles and takes about 3h 35m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 55, I 80, I 57. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 94.3 miles from Dixmoor, IL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $29.47 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This is a demanding drive. With 14 significant decision points across 188.5 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 2.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 6.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 125.8 miles (I 55): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
The route from Dixmoor, IL to Springfield, IL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Springfield 1908 Race Riot National Monument and Pullman National Historical Park.

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