Trip from Jonesboro, IL to Springfield, IL

Drive Time

3h 55m

Distance

191 mi

307 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$29

one way

EV Charging

Excellent

31 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 39 min

4 AM

3h 42m ★

6 AM

3h 55m

8 AM

4h 21m

10 AM

4h 4m

12 PM

4h 2m

3 PM

4h 6m

5 PM

4h 20m

8 PM

3h 47m

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

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Springfield, IL

Mike Tyurin

Trip Overview

The drive from Jonesboro, IL to Springfield, IL covers 191 miles and takes about 3h 55m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 55, North 2nd Street, I 64 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 58.1 miles on I 55. At current regular gas prices, budget about $29.01 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

95.5 miles from Jonesboro, IL

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 56m into the drive .

Drive Character

This is a 3h 55m highway drive covering 191 miles, with most of the trip on I 55 and North 2nd Street. The longest continuous stretch is about 58.1 miles on I 55.

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

There are about 23 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 58.1 miles.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

695 ft 448 ft

Total Climb

321 ft

Total Descent

289 ft

Highest Point

695 ft

~13.6 mi in

Elevation Range

247 ft

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 55 and North 2nd Street. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Public Square.

Route Complexity 8/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

This is a demanding drive. With 18 significant decision points across 191 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: near the start (Public Square): Navigation decision point; at 101.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 186.7 miles (I 55 Business): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 18 key points

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

0 mi into trip | ~0m in | Public Square

Turn right onto Public Square

Navigation decision point

101.5 mi into trip | ~2h 2m in

Keep slight right at fork toward IL 4

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

Toward IL 4

186.7 mi into trip | ~3h 45m in | I 55 Business

Keep slight left at fork onto I 55 Business toward I 55 Business North: Springfield

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

Toward I 55 Business North: Springfield

186.9 mi into trip | ~3h 45m in | I 55 Business

Keep slight left at fork onto I 55 Business toward I 55 Business North: Springfield

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the left / straight / right lanes. Toward I 55 Business North: Springfield

190.7 mi into trip | ~3h 54m in | East Washington Street

Turn right onto East Washington Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / right lanes.

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
I 55	58.1 mi	1h 2m
North 2nd Street	45.5 mi	56m
I 64	26.6 mi	28m
IL 4	26 mi	38m
US 51	19 mi	22m
West Main Street	7 mi	10m
I 55 Business	4.6 mi	10m
Broad Street	1.3 mi	1m

Longest stretch: I 55 — 58.1 mi, about 1h 2m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on the route

36 ft · 3 sec · the route

Turn right onto Public Square

20 ft · 8 sec · Public Square

Continue on Public Square

128 ft · 6 sec · Public Square

Merge sharp left onto Public Square

364 ft · 8 sec · Public Square

Turn slight right onto Broad Street

1.3 mi · 1 min · Broad Street

Turn right onto East Vienna Street

1.1 mi · 1 min · East Vienna Street

Turn left

19 mi · 22 min

Turn left onto West Main Street

7.0 mi · 10 min · West Main Street

Take the exit slight right

177 ft · 5 sec

Merge slight left onto North 2nd Street

46 mi · 56 min · North 2nd Street

Turn left

0.4 mi · 48 sec

Merge slight left

27 mi · 28 min

Take the exit slight right toward IL 4

0.4 mi · 33 sec · IL 4

Keep slight right to continue on IL 4

180 ft · 3 sec · IL 4

Turn straight

26 mi · 38 min

Take the ramp right

0.3 mi · 45 sec

Merge slight left

58 mi · 1 hr 2 min

Take the exit slight left toward I 55 Business North: Springfield

0.7 mi · 1 min · I 55 Business North: Springfield

Keep slight left to continue on I 55 Business North: Springfield

0.2 mi · 17 sec · I 55 Business North: Springfield

Keep slight left to continue on I 55 Business North: Springfield

3.8 mi · 8 min · I 55 Business North: Springfield

Continue on East Old State Capitol Plaza

410 ft · 16 sec · East Old State Capitol Plaza

Turn right onto East Washington Street

0.2 mi · 37 sec · East Washington Street

Arrive at your destination

Trip Plan

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 95.5 miles from Jonesboro, IL, or about 1h 56m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 58.1 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 80 miles or 1h 39m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 95.5 miles or 1h 56m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 3h 12m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Springfield, IL than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Jonesboro, IL so your first major turns are already loaded.

Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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 Jonesboro, IL

This is one driving day of about 191 miles and 3h 55m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Jonesboro, 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 58.1 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 95.5 mi from Jonesboro, IL · 1h 56m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Highland, IL

96 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

Highland, IL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Belleville, IL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 95.5 miles from Jonesboro, 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.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

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 191

View on nps.gov

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$29.01 one way

$58.02 round trip

$3.86/gal 25.4 MPG avg 67 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.25	$31.98	$63.96
premium	$4.80	$36.06	$72.11
diesel	$5.64	$42.43	$84.87

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: 66.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

EV Charging Along Route

31 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent

County Market - Tesla Supercharger

Springfield, IL

Tesla

16 DCFC

Springfield, IL Rechargery Relay - S Dirksen Pkwy

Springfield, IL

IONNA

12 DCFC

Haymakers - Tesla Supercharger

Springfield, IL

Tesla

12 DCFC

Springfield, IL

RIVIAN_ADVENTURE

8 DCFC

Legacy Pointe - Tesla Supercharger

Springfield, IL

Tesla

8 DCFC

Touch of Nature

Makanda, IL

RED_E

4 DCFC

SIUC Student Center Parking Lot

Carbondale, IL

RED_E

4 DCFC

Super 8

Carbondale, IL

UNIVERSAL

4 DCFC

ChargePoint Network: 6 RED_E: 5 EV Connect: 3 UNIVERSAL: 3 Tesla: 3 Blink Network: 2 FORD_CHARGE: 2 eVgo Network: 1 FCN: 1 CIRCLE_K: 1 Non-Networked: 1 RIVIAN_ADVENTURE: 1 Electrify America: 1 IONNA: 1

Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.

Driving Electric?

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

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	57.3	$20.05	$9.17
Efficient EV	47.8	$16.71	$7.64
EV Truck/SUV	76.4	$26.74	$12.22

Gas CO2

67 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 data refreshed 3 days ago

Origin

Jonesboro, IL

Late night in Jonesboro on Monday

Local time

5:44 AM

CDT

Current temp

58°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Springfield, IL

Late night in Springfield on Monday

Local time

5:44 AM

CDT

Current temp

66°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Along the Route

77°F

Highland, IL

96 mi in

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

8 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 55m 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 Jonesboro, IL to Springfield, IL covers 191 miles and takes about 3h 55m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are I 55, North 2nd Street, I 64. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 95.5 miles from Jonesboro, IL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $29.01 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.

The route from Jonesboro, IL to Springfield, IL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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Trip from Jonesboro, IL to Springfield, IL

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Drive Character

Elevation Profile

How Hard Is This Drive?

Critical Maneuvers

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Arriving in Springfield, IL

National Parks Near This Route

Springfield 1908 Race Riot National Monument

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Jonesboro, IL

Springfield, IL

Same local time

8 degrees warmer at arrival

3h 55m on the road

Frequently Asked Questions

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