Trip from Lake in the Hills, IL to Springfield, IL

Drive Time

3h 42m

Distance

220.4 mi

355 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$33

one way

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Trip Overview

The drive from Lake in the Hills, IL to Springfield, IL covers 220.4 miles and takes about 3h 42m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on North Randall Road, South Randall Road, Randall Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $33.48 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

110.2 miles from Lake in the Hills, IL

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 51m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 3h 42m drive with frequent turns across 220.4 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.

There are about 25 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

North Randall 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. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.

Route Complexity 3/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

This is a straightforward 3h 42m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Lake in the Hills, IL to Springfield, IL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
North Randall Road	Unavailable	Refreshing
South Randall Road	Unavailable	Refreshing
Randall Road	Unavailable	Refreshing
Orchard Road	Unavailable	Refreshing
Minkler Road	Unavailable	Refreshing
East Schoolhouse Road	Unavailable	Refreshing
Ashley Road	Unavailable	Refreshing
Caton Farm Road	Unavailable	Refreshing

Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.

Longest stretch: North Randall Road — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Lake in the Hills, IL and Springfield, IL.

Start on West Acorn Lane

0.3 mi · 1 min · West Acorn Lane

Turn left onto North Randall Road

0.4 mi · 50 sec · North Randall Road

Continue on South Randall Road

18 mi · 28 min · South Randall Road

Keep slight left to continue on North Randall Road

1.2 mi · 2 min · North Randall Road

Continue on Randall Road

2.6 mi · 4 min · Randall Road

Continue on North Randall Road

3.3 mi · 5 min · North Randall Road

Turn right onto Orchard Road

11 mi · 18 min · Orchard Road

Continue on Minkler Road

0.9 mi · 1 min · Minkler Road

Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Minkler Road

128 ft · 4 sec · Minkler Road

Exit the roundabout onto Minkler Road

3.4 mi · 5 min · Minkler Road

At the end of the road, turn right onto East Schoolhouse Road

0.5 mi · 47 sec · East Schoolhouse Road

Turn left onto Ashley Road

3.8 mi · 5 min · Ashley Road

Turn right onto Caton Farm Road

1.5 mi · 2 min · Caton Farm Road

Turn left

7.2 mi · 9 min

Continue on North Bridge Street

1.3 mi · 1 min · North Bridge Street

Continue straight

22 mi · 25 min

Take the exit right toward I 55 South: Bloomington

0.4 mi · 46 sec · I 55 South: Bloomington

Merge slight left

62 mi · 1 hr 6 min

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

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

Take the exit slight right toward IL 97 West

0.4 mi · 43 sec · IL 97 West

Merge slight left onto Clear Lake Avenue

2.1 mi · 4 min · Clear Lake Avenue

Continue on East Jefferson Street

0.4 mi · 1 min · East Jefferson Street

Turn left onto North 7th Street

407 ft · 19 sec · North 7th Street

Turn left onto East Washington Street

0.1 mi · 24 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 110.2 miles from Lake in the Hills, IL, or about 1h 51m 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 20m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 110.2 miles or 1h 51m 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 2m

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 Lake in the Hills, 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 Lake in the Hills, IL

This is one driving day of about 220.4 miles and 3h 42m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Lake in the Hills, 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 110.2 mi from Lake in the Hills, IL · 1h 51m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Normal, IL

110 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

Aurora, IL

Fuel and coffee

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

Normal, IL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 110.2 miles from Lake in the Hills, 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

$33.48 one way

$66.95 round trip

$3.86/gal 25.4 MPG avg 77 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.25	$36.90	$73.81
premium	$4.80	$41.61	$83.21
diesel	$5.64	$48.97	$97.93

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$33

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$58–$83

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 77.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $23 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	66.1	0	$23.14	$10.58
Efficient EV	55.1	0	$19.29	$8.82
EV Truck/SUV	88.2	1	$30.86	$14.11

Gas CO2

77 kg

EV CO2

26 kg (66% less)

Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.

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 2 days ago

Origin

Lake in the Hills, IL

Afternoon in Lake in the Hills on Sunday

Local time

1:26 PM

CDT

Current temp

50°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Springfield, IL

Afternoon in Springfield on Sunday

Local time

1:26 PM

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

16 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 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 Lake in the Hills, IL to Springfield, IL covers 220.4 miles and takes about 3h 42m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are North Randall Road, South Randall Road, Randall Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 110.2 miles from Lake in the Hills, IL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $33.48 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.

This is a straightforward 3h 42m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Lake in the Hills, IL to Springfield, IL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

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

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