Origin
Effingham, IL
Morning in Effingham on Monday
Local time
9:45 AM
CDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Effingham, IL to Springfield, IL
Drive Time
1h 48m
Distance
88.8 mi
143 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$13
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 41m
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6 AM
1h 49m
8 AM
2h 5m
10 AM
1h 54m
12 PM
1h 53m
3 PM
1h 55m
5 PM
2h 4m
8 PM
1h 44m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Effingham, IL
Stéphane Tendon
Springfield, IL
Mike Tyurin
Trip Overview
The drive from Effingham, IL to Springfield, IL covers 88.8 miles and takes about 1h 48m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on West Fayette Avenue, I-57 South, I 70 West for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $13.49 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
44.4 miles from Effingham, IL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 54m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 48m drive with frequent turns across 88.8 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 29 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
West Fayette Avenue 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.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Effingham, IL to Springfield, IL is easy. At 1h 48m 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 Effingham, IL to Springfield, IL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| West Fayette Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I-57 South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 70 West | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| US 51 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| North Kennedy Boulevard | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| County Road 875 East | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| South Superior Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| County Road 2400 East | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
West Fayette Avenue
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Effingham, IL and Springfield, IL.
1
Start on South 5th Street
20 ft
·
3 sec
·
South 5th Street
2
Turn right onto West Fayette Avenue
1.4 mi
·
3 min
·
West Fayette Avenue
3
Take the ramp slight left toward I-57 South, I-70 West
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
·
I-57 South, I-70 West
4
Merge slight left
1.5 mi
·
1 min
5
Keep slight right to continue on I 70 West: Saint Louis
29 mi
·
31 min
·
I 70 West: Saint Louis
6
Take the exit slight right toward US 51 (Kennedy Boulevard): Vandalia, Pana
0.4 mi
·
34 sec
·
US 51 (Kennedy Boulevard): Vandalia, Pana
7
Turn right onto North Kennedy Boulevard
0.2 mi
·
12 sec
·
North Kennedy Boulevard
8
Continue on County Road 875 East
11 mi
·
12 min
·
County Road 875 East
9
Continue on South Superior Street
15 mi
·
17 min
·
South Superior Street
10
Continue on County Road 2400 East
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
County Road 2400 East
11
Continue on Fair Avenue
0.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Fair Avenue
12
Continue on South Poplar Street
0.3 mi
·
29 sec
·
South Poplar Street
13
Turn left onto West 2nd Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
West 2nd Street
14
Turn right onto South State Street
0.2 mi
·
53 sec
·
South State Street
15
Turn left onto West Washington Street
0.3 mi
·
46 sec
·
West Washington Street
16
Continue on N 2000 East Road
5.4 mi
·
7 min
·
N 2000 East Road
17
Continue on State Route 29
5.1 mi
·
7 min
·
State Route 29
18
Continue on East Park Street
5.3 mi
·
7 min
·
East Park Street
19
Turn right onto North Webster Street
0.4 mi
·
33 sec
·
North Webster Street
20
Continue on West Springfield Road
16 mi
·
18 min
·
West Springfield Road
21
Continue straight
1.3 mi
·
1 min
22
Continue straight
5.4 mi
·
7 min
23
Continue straight
1.1 mi
·
1 min
24
Turn straight
1.0 mi
·
2 min
25
Turn left onto Clear Lake Avenue
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Clear Lake Avenue
26
Continue on East Jefferson Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
East Jefferson Street
27
Turn left onto North 7th Street
407 ft
·
19 sec
·
North 7th Street
28
Turn left onto East Washington Street
0.1 mi
·
24 sec
·
East Washington Street
29
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 44.4 miles from Effingham, IL, or about 54m 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 80 miles or 1h 37m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 44.4 miles or 54m 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 32m
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 Effingham, 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 Effingham, IL
This is one driving day of about 88.8 miles and 1h 48m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Effingham, 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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 44.4 mi from Effingham, IL · 54m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
44 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 44.4 miles from Effingham, 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
$13.49 one way
$26.98 round trip
$3.86/gal
25.4 MPG avg
31 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $14.87 | $29.74 |
| premium | $4.80 | $16.76 | $33.53 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $19.73 | $39.46 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$13
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$38–$63
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 31.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 26.6 | 0 | $9.32 | $4.26 |
| Efficient EV | 22.2 | 0 | $7.77 | $3.55 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 35.5 | 0 | $12.43 | $5.68 |
Gas CO2
31 kg
EV CO2
10 kg (68% 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.
Destination
Springfield, IL
Morning in Springfield on Monday
Local time
9:45 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
10 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
1h 48m 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 Effingham, IL to Springfield, IL covers 88.8 miles and takes about 1h 48m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are West Fayette Avenue, I-57 South, I 70 West. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 44.4 miles from Effingham, IL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $13.49 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 Effingham, IL to Springfield, IL is easy. At 1h 48m 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 Effingham, IL to Springfield, IL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Effingham, IL to Springfield, IL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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