Drive Time
2h 52m
Distance
176.1 mi
283 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$27
one way
Photo: Mike Tyurin
The drive from Logan, IL to Springfield, IL covers 176.1 miles and takes about 2h 52m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on North Toms Road, Public Square, West Main Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $26.75 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
88 miles from Logan, IL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 26m into the drive .
Expect a 2h 52m drive with frequent turns across 176.1 miles of local and secondary roads.
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.
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Logan, IL to Springfield, IL is easy. At 2h 52m 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 Logan, IL to Springfield, IL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North Toms Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Public Square | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| West Main Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Ken Gray Expressway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| US 50 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| East Poplar Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Poplar | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| 150E | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Step-by-step road directions between Logan, IL and Springfield, IL.
Start on 1st East Street
Continue on North Toms Road
Turn left
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Public Square
Exit the rotary onto West Main Street
Take the ramp slight right
Merge slight left onto Ken Gray Expressway
Keep slight right to continue on Ken Gray Expressway
Take the exit slight right toward US 50: Salem, Sandoval
Merge slight left onto West Main Street
Continue on East Poplar Street
Continue on Poplar
Turn right onto 150E
Continue on 300E
Turn left
Turn right onto North Kennedy Boulevard
Continue on County Road 875 East
Continue on South Superior Street
Continue on County Road 2400 East
Continue on Fair Avenue
Continue on South Poplar Street
Turn left onto West 2nd Street
Turn right onto South State Street
Turn left onto West Washington Street
Continue on N 2000 East Road
Continue on State Route 29
Continue on East Park Street
Turn right onto North Webster Street
Continue on West Springfield Road
Continue straight
Continue straight
Continue straight
Turn straight
Turn left onto Clear Lake Avenue
Continue on East Jefferson Street
Turn left onto North 7th Street
Turn left onto East Washington Street
Arrive at your destination
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.
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 18m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 88 miles or 1h 26m 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 21m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Springfield, IL than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Logan, 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 Logan, IL
This is one driving day of about 176.1 miles and 2h 52m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 88 mi from Logan, IL · 1h 26m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
88 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.
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 88 miles from Logan, IL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
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.
Regular Gas
$26.75 one way
$53.50 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $29.49 | $58.97 |
| premium | $4.80 | $33.24 | $66.49 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $39.12 | $78.25 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$27
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$52–$77
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 61.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $18 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 52.8 | 0 | $18.49 | $8.45 |
| Efficient EV | 44 | 0 | $15.41 | $7.04 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 70.4 | 0 | $24.65 | $11.27 |
Gas CO2
62 kg
EV CO2
21 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. If you're planning ahead, check the forecast closer to your travel date.
Origin
Night in Logan on Saturday
Local time
10:59 PM
CDT
Current temp
75°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Destination
Night in Springfield on Saturday
Local time
10:59 PM
CDT
Current temp
66°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Along the Route
55°F
Decatur, IL
88 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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
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