Origin
Mansfield, IL
Late night in Mansfield on Friday
Local time
3:07 AM
CDT
Current temp
75°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Mansfield, IL to LaPlace, IL
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 8m
Distance
40.3 mi
65 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 3m
★
6 AM
1h 8m
8 AM
1h 19m
10 AM
1h 12m
12 PM
1h 11m
3 PM
1h 13m
5 PM
1h 19m
8 PM
1h 5m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Mansfield, IL
Tom Fisk
LaPlace, IL
Mike Tyurin
Trip Overview
The drive from Mansfield, IL to LaPlace, IL covers 40.3 miles and takes about 1h 8m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 72, North Main Street, North Jackson Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 12.4 miles on I 72. At current regular gas prices, budget about $6.30 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 8m. Total distance: 40.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 8m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (37%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile.
Drive Character
The drive from Mansfield, IL to LaPlace, IL covers 40.3 miles and takes about 1h 8m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 19 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 72 is the longest continuous segment at about 12.4 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Washington Street.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 8m drive. You will face about 13 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 (Washington Street): Navigation decision point; at 8 miles (IL 10 / State Route 10): Navigation decision point; at 10.2 miles (Old Route 47): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 13 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Washington Street
Turn left onto Washington Street
Navigation decision point
4
8 mi into trip
|
~19m in
|
IL 10 / State Route 10
At end of road, turn right onto IL 10 / State Route 10
Navigation decision point
4
10.2 mi into trip
|
~22m in
|
Old Route 47
At end of road, turn left onto Old Route 47
Navigation decision point
5
10.5 mi into trip
|
~23m in
Take the ramp toward I-72 West: Decatur
Navigation decision point
Toward I-72 West: Decatur
6
23.2 mi into trip
|
~37m in
Take the exit toward IL 48: Cisco, Weldon
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 156
Toward IL 48: Cisco, Weldon
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Mansfield, IL to LaPlace, IL, road signs begin pointing toward Weldon along the way.
Weldon
23.2 mi in
|
~37m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 72 | 12.4 mi | 13m |
| North Main Street | 8.3 mi | 14m |
| North Jackson Street | 6.7 mi | 11m |
| North 1200 East Road | 6 mi | 14m |
| Shady Rest Road | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| East 1500 North Road | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| County Highway 2 | 1 mi | 2m |
| State Route 10 | 0.7 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
I 72
— 12.4 mi, about 13m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mansfield, IL and LaPlace, IL.
1
Start on Oliver Street
22 ft
·
6 sec
·
Oliver Street
2
Turn left onto Washington Street
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
·
Washington Street
3
Continue on County Highway 2
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
County Highway 2
4
Continue on East 2750 North Road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
East 2750 North Road
5
Continue on North 1200 East Road
6.0 mi
·
14 min
·
North 1200 East Road
6
At end of road, turn right onto IL 10
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
State Route 10
7
Turn left onto Shady Rest Road
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Shady Rest Road
8
At end of road, turn left onto Old Route 47
0.3 mi
·
30 sec
·
Old Route 47
9
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
49 sec
Toward I-72 West: Decatur
10
Merge onto I 72
12 mi
·
13 min
·
I 72
11
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
47 sec
Exit 156
Toward IL 48: Cisco, Weldon
12
Turn left onto IL 48
0.5 mi
·
56 sec
·
IL 48
13
Turn left onto IL 32
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
East 1500 North Road
14
Turn right onto IL 32
8.3 mi
·
14 min
·
North Main Street
15
Continue on IL 32
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
Carter Street
16
Turn left onto IL 32
6.7 mi
·
11 min
·
North Jackson Street
17
Turn left onto West Front
0.1 mi
·
38 sec
·
West Front
18
Turn left onto South Main Street
45 ft
·
1 sec
·
South Main Street
19
Arrive at destination
South Main Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 20.2 mi from Mansfield, IL · 33m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
20 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 40 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 20.2 miles from Mansfield, IL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in LaPlace, IL
The final approach into LaPlace, IL usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.30 one way
$12.60 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
14 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $6.92 | $13.84 |
| premium | $4.89 | $7.76 | $15.51 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.90 | $17.80 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 14.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 12.1 | 0 | $4.23 | $1.93 |
| Efficient EV | 10.1 | 0 | $3.53 | $1.61 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 16.1 | 0 | $5.64 | $2.58 |
Gas CO2
14 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (64% 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
LaPlace, IL
Late night in LaPlace on Friday
Local time
3:07 AM
CDT
Current temp
43°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
53°F
Monticello, IL
20 mi in
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
32 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 8m 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 Mansfield, IL to LaPlace, IL covers 40.3 miles and takes about 1h 8m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 72, North Main Street, North Jackson Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 20.2 miles from Mansfield, IL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $6.30 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 1h 8m drive. You will face about 13 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Washington Street): Navigation decision point; at 8 miles (IL 10 / State Route 10): Navigation decision point; at 10.2 miles (Old Route 47): Navigation decision point.
On the drive from Mansfield, IL to LaPlace, IL, road signs begin pointing toward Weldon along the way.
How this page is built
Compiled and maintained by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy (Helsinki). Each route is built from authoritative open government and mapping datasets rather than crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from OSRM over OpenStreetMap. Fuel cost uses EIA weekly regional averages. Pages are published only after passing our data-quality checks; our methodology page documents refresh cadence, editorial standards, and known limitations.
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