Origin
Frankfort, IL
Late night in Frankfort on Wednesday
Local time
12:02 AM
CDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Frankfort, IL to Taylorville, IL
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
2h 42m
Distance
134.3 mi
216 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$21
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 32m
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6 AM
2h 42m
8 AM
3h 4m
10 AM
2h 50m
12 PM
2h 48m
3 PM
2h 51m
5 PM
3h 3m
8 PM
2h 36m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Frankfort, IL
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Taylorville, IL
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Trip Overview
The drive from Frankfort, IL to Taylorville, IL covers 134.3 miles and takes about 2h 42m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on North Benton Road, East Main Street, the route for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $21.00 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
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
67.1 miles from Frankfort, IL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 21m into the drive .
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Drive Character
Expect a 2h 42m drive with frequent turns across 134.3 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 30 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
North Benton Road 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 Frankfort, IL to Taylorville, IL is easy. At 2h 42m 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 Frankfort, IL to Taylorville, IL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North Benton Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| East Main Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| the route | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Ken Gray Expressway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| US 50 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| West Main Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| East Poplar Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Poplar | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
North Benton Road
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Frankfort, IL and Taylorville, IL.
1
Start on East Saint Louis Street
98 ft
·
9 sec
·
East Saint Louis Street
2
Turn left onto North Benton Road
0.1 mi
·
37 sec
·
North Benton Road
3
Turn right onto East Main Street
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
East Main Street
4
Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route
20 ft
·
1 sec
·
the route
5
Exit the roundabout
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
6
Merge slight left onto Ken Gray Expressway
31 mi
·
33 min
·
Ken Gray Expressway
7
Keep slight right to continue on Ken Gray Expressway
20 mi
·
22 min
·
Ken Gray Expressway
8
Take the exit slight right toward US 50: Salem, Sandoval
0.4 mi
·
54 sec
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US 50: Salem, Sandoval
9
Merge slight left onto West Main Street
2.4 mi
·
2 min
·
West Main Street
10
Continue on East Poplar Street
2.7 mi
·
3 min
·
East Poplar Street
11
Continue on Poplar
2.7 mi
·
3 min
·
Poplar
12
Turn right onto 150E
10 mi
·
11 min
·
150E
13
Continue on 300E
13 mi
·
15 min
·
300E
14
Turn left
0.5 mi
·
35 sec
15
Turn right onto North Kennedy Boulevard
1.6 mi
·
1 min
·
North Kennedy Boulevard
16
Continue on County Road 875 East
11 mi
·
12 min
·
County Road 875 East
17
Continue on South Superior Street
15 mi
·
17 min
·
South Superior Street
18
Continue on County Road 2400 East
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
County Road 2400 East
19
Continue on Fair Avenue
0.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Fair Avenue
20
Continue on South Poplar Street
0.3 mi
·
29 sec
·
South Poplar Street
21
Turn left onto West 2nd Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
West 2nd Street
22
Turn right onto South State Street
0.2 mi
·
53 sec
·
South State Street
23
Turn left onto West Washington Street
0.3 mi
·
46 sec
·
West Washington Street
24
Continue on N 2000 East Road
5.4 mi
·
7 min
·
N 2000 East Road
25
Continue on State Route 29
5.1 mi
·
7 min
·
State Route 29
26
Continue on East Park Street
5.1 mi
·
7 min
·
East Park Street
27
Turn left onto North Walnut Street
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
North Walnut Street
28
Turn right onto East Market Street
354 ft
·
18 sec
·
East Market Street
29
Turn right onto South Main Street
207 ft
·
9 sec
·
South Main Street
30
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.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 67.1 miles from Frankfort, IL, or about 1h 21m 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 36m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 67.1 miles or 1h 21m 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 13m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Taylorville, IL than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Frankfort, 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 Frankfort, IL
This is one driving day of about 134.3 miles and 2h 42m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Frankfort, 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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 67.1 mi from Frankfort, IL · 1h 21m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
67 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 67.1 miles from Frankfort, IL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Taylorville, IL
The final approach into Taylorville, 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 Taylorville, 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
$21.00 one way
$41.99 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
47 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $23.05 | $46.11 |
| premium | $4.89 | $25.84 | $51.69 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $29.65 | $59.30 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$21
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$46–$71
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 47 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $14 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 40.3 | 0 | $14.10 | $6.45 |
| Efficient EV | 33.6 | 0 | $11.75 | $5.37 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 53.7 | 0 | $18.80 | $8.60 |
Gas CO2
47 kg
EV CO2
16 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.
Destination
Taylorville, IL
Late night in Taylorville on Wednesday
Local time
12:02 AM
CDT
Current temp
77°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
3 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 42m 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 Frankfort, IL to Taylorville, IL covers 134.3 miles and takes about 2h 42m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are North Benton Road, East Main Street, the route. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 67.1 miles from Frankfort, IL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $21.00 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.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
The drive from Frankfort, IL to Taylorville, IL is easy. At 2h 42m 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 Frankfort, IL to Taylorville, IL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Frankfort, IL to Taylorville, IL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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