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Trip from Hawthorne Place, IL to Springfield, IL

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Drive Time

5m

Distance

2 mi

3 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$0

one way

EV Charging

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station data

Best Time to Leave

4 AM
0h 5m ★
6 AM
0h 6m
8 AM
0h 7m
10 AM
0h 6m
12 PM
0h 6m
3 PM
0h 6m
5 PM
0h 7m
8 PM
0h 6m

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

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capital city of Illinois and county seat of Sangamon County

Springfield, IL

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Trip Overview

The drive from Hawthorne Place, IL to Springfield, IL covers 2 miles and takes about 5m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on South 6th Street, East Laurel Street, East Washington Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 1.2 miles on South 6th Street. At current regular gas prices, budget about $0.31 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

1 miles from Hawthorne Place, IL

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3m into the drive .

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Drive Character

Expect a 5m drive with frequent turns across 2 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 8 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
South 6th Street is the longest continuous segment at about 1.2 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near West Myrtle Street.

Route Complexity 3/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

This is a straightforward 5m drive. You will face about 5 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: near the start (West Myrtle Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (South 1st Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (East Laurel Street): Navigation decision point.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 5 key points

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

5
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | West Myrtle Street

Turn right onto West Myrtle Street

Navigation decision point

5
0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | South 1st Street

Turn left onto South 1st Street

Navigation decision point

4
0.2 mi into trip | ~0m in | East Laurel Street

Turn right onto East Laurel Street

Navigation decision point

6
0.5 mi into trip | ~1m in | I 55 Business / South 6th Street

Turn left onto I 55 Business / South 6th Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.
7
1.8 mi into trip | ~5m in | East Washington Street

Turn right onto East Washington Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / right lanes.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
South 6th Street 1.2 mi 3m
East Laurel Street 0.3 mi <1m
East Washington Street 0.2 mi <1m
South 1st Street <0.1 mi <1m
East Old State Capitol Plaza <0.1 mi <1m
West Myrtle Street <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: South 6th Street — 1.2 mi, about 3m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on this road

197 ft · 16 sec · this road
2

Turn right onto West Myrtle Street

287 ft · 15 sec · West Myrtle Street
3

Turn left onto South 1st Street

410 ft · 15 sec · South 1st Street
4

Turn right onto East Laurel Street

0.3 mi · 57 sec · East Laurel Street
5

Turn left onto I 55 Business

1.2 mi · 3 min · South 6th Street
Use the left lane.
6

Continue on East Old State Capitol Plaza

409 ft · 15 sec · East Old State Capitol Plaza
7

Turn right onto East Washington Street

0.2 mi · 37 sec · East Washington Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
8

Arrive at destination

East Washington Street

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 1 miles from Hawthorne Place, IL, or about 3m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 1.2 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 2 miles or 5m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 1 miles or 3m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 5m

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 Hawthorne Place, 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 Hawthorne Place, IL

This is one driving day of about 2 miles and 5m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Hawthorne Place, 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.
The longest stretch is on South 6th Street for about 1.2 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 1 mi from Hawthorne Place, IL · 3m into the drive

city in Macon County, Illinois, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Decatur, IL

1 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.

Popular next leg

Decatur, IL to Springfield, IL

39.2 mi · 48m

Pacing Suggestions

Decatur, IL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 2 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Decatur, IL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 1 miles from Hawthorne Place, 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

$0.31 one way

$0.63 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 1 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $0.34 $0.69
premium $4.89 $0.38 $0.77
diesel $5.61 $0.44 $0.88

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$0

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$25–$50

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 0.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $0 in charging · 0 stops · 100% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 0.6 0 $0.21 $0.10
Efficient EV 0.5 0 $0.18 $0.08
EV Truck/SUV 0.8 0 $0.28 $0.13

Gas CO2

1 kg

EV CO2

0 kg (100% 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 data refreshed 1 day ago

Origin

Hawthorne Place, IL

Night in Hawthorne Place on Tuesday

Local time

10:31 PM

CDT

Current temp

67°F

Partly Cloudy

SSW 14 to 18 mph 14% chance Live forecast

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 13 at 9:43PM CDT until April 18 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS St Louis MO

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 13 at 9:43PM CDT until April 19 at 1:00AM CDT by NWS St Louis MO

Destination

Springfield, IL

Night in Springfield on Tuesday

Local time

10:31 PM

CDT

Current temp

67°F

Partly Cloudy

SSW 14 to 18 mph 14% chance Live forecast

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 13 at 9:43PM CDT until April 18 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS St Louis MO

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 13 at 9:43PM CDT until April 19 at 1:00AM CDT by NWS St Louis MO

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

Very similar conditions

Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.

Road read

5m 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 Hawthorne Place, IL to Springfield, IL covers 2 miles and takes about 5m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are South 6th Street, East Laurel Street, East Washington Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 1 miles from Hawthorne Place, IL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $0.31 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.
This is a straightforward 5m drive. You will face about 5 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (West Myrtle Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (South 1st Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (East Laurel Street): Navigation decision point.
The route from Hawthorne Place, IL to Springfield, IL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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