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Trip from Earlville, IL to Springfield, IL

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

2h 25m

Distance

151.6 mi

244 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$23

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 30 min
4 AM
2h 15m ★
6 AM
2h 25m
8 AM
2h 45m
10 AM
2h 32m
12 PM
2h 30m
3 PM
2h 33m
5 PM
2h 44m
8 PM
2h 19m

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

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Downtown Earlville, IL, IL

Earlville, IL

Tom Fisk

capital city of Illinois and county seat of Sangamon County

Springfield, IL

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Trip Overview

The drive from Earlville, IL to Springfield, IL covers 151.6 miles and takes about 2h 25m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on South Ottawa Street, Highway 41, I 39 South for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $22.51 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.

Midpoint

75.8 miles from Earlville, IL

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 12m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 25m. Total distance: 151.6 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 25m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.

Drive Character

Expect a 2h 25m drive with frequent turns across 151.6 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 14 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
South Ottawa 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 Earlville, IL to Springfield, IL is easy. At 2h 25m 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 Earlville, IL to Springfield, IL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
South Ottawa Street — —
Highway 41 — —
I 39 South — —
I 55 South — —
IL 97 West — —
Clear Lake Avenue — —
East Jefferson Street — —
North 7th Street — —

Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.

Longest stretch: South Ottawa Street — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on West Winthrop Street

135 ft · 6 sec · West Winthrop Street
2

Turn right onto South Ottawa Street

0.7 mi · 1 min · South Ottawa Street
3

Continue on County Highway 41

0.1 mi · 17 sec · County Highway 41
4

Turn right

8.7 mi · 13 min
5

Take the ramp left toward I 39 South, US 51 South: LaSalle, Peru

0.3 mi · 41 sec · I 39 South, US 51 South: LaSalle, Peru
6

Merge slight left

71 mi · 1 hr 16 min
7

Keep slight right to continue on I 55 South, US 51 South: Peoria, Champaign, Saint Louis, Decatur

7.6 mi · 8 min · I 55 South, US 51 South: Peoria, Champaign, Saint Louis, Decatur
8

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

60 mi · 1 hr 4 min · I 55 South: Saint Louis, Springfield
9

Take the exit slight right toward IL 97 West

0.4 mi · 43 sec · IL 97 West
10

Merge slight left onto Clear Lake Avenue

2.1 mi · 4 min · Clear Lake Avenue
11

Continue on East Jefferson Street

0.4 mi · 1 min · East Jefferson Street
12

Turn left onto North 7th Street

407 ft · 19 sec · North 7th Street
13

Turn left onto East Washington Street

0.1 mi · 24 sec · East Washington Street
14

Arrive at your destination

Trip Plan

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 75.8 miles from Earlville, IL, or about 1h 12m 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 33 miles or 31m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 75.8 miles or 1h 12m 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 59m

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 Earlville, 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 Earlville, IL

This is one driving day of about 151.6 miles and 2h 25m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 33 miles from Earlville, 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 75.8 mi from Earlville, IL · 1h 12m into the drive

Downtown Normal, IL, IL

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Normal, IL

76 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

La Salle, IL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 33 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Normal, IL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 75.8 miles from Earlville, 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.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

Magic Kitchen

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Springfield, Illinois

Near the end, right off the route

0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20 mile 151.6

Hours: 11 am–2 pm

+12175256975

Visit website

Mr Gyros

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Springfield, Illinois

1 mi

Taco Gringo South

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Springfield, Illinois

1.1 mi

Magic Kitchen

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20 mile 151.6

Springfield, Illinois

Hours: 11 am–2 pm

+12175256975

Visit website

Mr Gyros

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

1 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20 mile 151.6

Springfield, Illinois

Hours: 10 am–4 pm

+12175232817

Taco Gringo South

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20 mile 151.6

Springfield, Illinois

Hours: 10 am–9 pm

+12176702905

Visit website

Krekel's Custard & Hamburgers

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20 mile 151.6

Grandview, Illinois

Hours: 11 am–8 pm

+12175254952

Visit website

Cancun

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour Moderately mile 140.8

Sherman, Illinois

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+12174963221

Visit website

Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

2 mi from route ~5 min detour Inexpensiv mile 151.6

Springfield, Illinois

Hours: 10:30 am–10 pm

+12175445144

Visit website

Coffeehouse in Uptown Normal

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

3.1 mi from route ~8 min detour $10 to $20 mile 86.6

Normal, Illinois

Hours: 7 am–6 pm

+13094526774

Visit website

James' Home Kitchen

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

3.3 mi from route ~8 min detour $10 to $20 mile 151.6

Springfield, Illinois

Hours: 4:30–8:30 pm

+12176792006

Visit website

Electrify America Charging Station

3.4 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 86.6

Bloomington, Illinois

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18336322778

Visit website

Electric Vehicle Charging Station

3.3 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Later in the drive, short detour

1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 108.3

Atlanta, Illinois

Hours: Open 24 hours

Tesla Supercharger

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

3 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 86.6

Normal, Illinois

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

3.0 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 86.6

Bloomington, Illinois

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Electric Vehicle Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.9 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 86.6

Normal, Illinois

+13094549590

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~10 min detour

3.9 mi from route ~10 min detour mile 86.6

Normal, Illinois

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18777983752

Visit website

Electric Vehicle Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~9 min detour

3.6 mi from route ~9 min detour mile 86.6

Bloomington, Illinois

Hours: 9 am–5 pm

+13096641222

Visit website

Electric Vehicle Charging Station

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, ~10 min detour

3.9 mi from route ~10 min detour mile 119.1

Lincoln, Illinois

Hours: Open 24 hours

+12177354444

Visit website

Carrico's Claudettes

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, ~12 min detour

4.7 mi from route ~12 min detour $10 to $20 mile 32.5

Oglesby, Illinois

Hours: 11 am–2 pm

+18158837075

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

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 151.6
View on nps.gov

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$22.51 one way

$45.01 round trip

$3.77/gal 25.4 MPG avg 53 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.25 $25.38 $50.77
premium $4.65 $27.78 $55.55
diesel $5.30 $31.66 $63.31

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$23

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$48–$73

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 53 kg one way.

Driving Electric?

About $16 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 45.5 0 $15.92 $7.28
Efficient EV 37.9 0 $13.26 $6.06
EV Truck/SUV 60.6 0 $21.22 $9.70

Gas CO2

53 kg

EV CO2

18 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

Earlville, IL

Late night in Earlville on Saturday

Local time

5:23 AM

CDT

Current temp

71°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Springfield, IL

Late night in Springfield on Saturday

Local time

5:23 AM

CDT

Current temp

78°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

7 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

2h 25m 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 Earlville, IL to Springfield, IL covers 151.6 miles and takes about 2h 25m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are South Ottawa Street, Highway 41, I 39 South. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 75.8 miles from Earlville, IL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $22.51 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 Earlville, IL to Springfield, IL is easy. At 2h 25m 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 Earlville, IL to Springfield, IL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

The route from Earlville, 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.

How this page is built

Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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