Origin
Morrison, IL
Night in Morrison on Wednesday
Local time
10:05 PM
CDT
Current temp
71°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Morrison, IL to Springfield, IL
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
3h 33m
Distance
192 mi
309 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$30
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 22m
★
6 AM
3h 34m
8 AM
3h 59m
10 AM
3h 43m
12 PM
3h 40m
3 PM
3h 44m
5 PM
3h 57m
8 PM
3h 26m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Morrison, IL
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Springfield, IL
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Trip Overview
This 192-mile drive from Morrison, Illinois, to Springfield, Illinois, is easily manageable as a single-day trip, taking approximately 3 hours and 33 minutes. Primarily utilizing the Chicago-Kansas City Expressway and I-55, this route is heavily highway-focused, with 84% of the journey on interstates. With a projected fuel cost of around $30, it's an economical option for exploring the Midwest. You'll likely find this to be a straightforward and efficient drive, making it ideal for a quick getaway or a convenient transit between these two Illinois cities.
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
96 miles from Morrison, IL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 46m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a highway-focused experience for most of this 192-mile journey, with 84% of the drive on interstates. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 77.7 miles on the Chicago-Kansas City Expressway. This section of the drive is characterized by consistent speeds and efficient travel, characteristic of a well-maintained interstate system. While primarily a highway grind, the transition to I-55 will maintain this high-speed, direct travel profile throughout your trip.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 22 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Chicago-Kansas City Expressway is the longest continuous segment at about 77.7 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Chicago-Kansas City Expressway and I 155. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near IL 78 / East Wall Street.
Route Complexity
7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
This is a demanding drive. With 15 significant decision points across 192 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: at 0.2 miles (IL 78 / East Wall Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (IL 78 / South Clinton Street): Navigation decision point; at 189.3 miles (IL 97 / Clear Lake Avenue): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 15 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.2 mi into trip
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~0m in
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IL 78 / East Wall Street
Turn left onto IL 78 / East Wall Street
Navigation decision point
5
0.3 mi into trip
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~0m in
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IL 78 / South Clinton Street
Turn right onto IL 78 / South Clinton Street
Navigation decision point
5
189.3 mi into trip
|
~3h 27m in
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IL 97 / Clear Lake Avenue
Merge onto IL 97 / Clear Lake Avenue
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
6
191.8 mi into trip
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~3h 33m in
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North 7th Street
Turn left onto North 7th Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
7
191.9 mi into trip
|
~3h 33m in
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East Washington Street
Turn left onto East Washington Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Chicago-Kansas City Expressway | 77.7 mi | 1h 23m |
| I 155 | 31.8 mi | 34m |
| I 55 | 28.7 mi | 31m |
| Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway | 20 mi | 21m |
| I 474 | 13.8 mi | 14m |
| IL 110 | 7.1 mi | 8m |
| Crosby Road | 5.2 mi | 7m |
| Clear Lake Avenue | 2.1 mi | 4m |
Longest stretch:
Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
— 77.7 mi, about 1h 23m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Morrison, IL and Springfield, IL.
1
Start on North Cherry Street
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
North Cherry Street
2
Turn left onto IL 78
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
East Wall Street
3
Turn right onto IL 78
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
·
South Clinton Street
4
Turn left onto IL 78
0.4 mi
·
37 sec
·
Portland Avenue
5
Continue on IL 78
5.2 mi
·
7 min
·
Crosby Road
6
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
7
Merge onto I 88; IL 110
20 mi
·
21 min
·
Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
8
Continue on I 88; IL 92; IL 110
5.4 mi
·
5 min
·
Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
9
Take the exit onto IL 110
7.1 mi
·
8 min
·
IL 110
Toward I 80: Peoria
10
Keep slight left at fork onto IL 110
72 mi
·
1 hr 17 min
·
Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
11
Take the exit
1.0 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 474 East: Indianapolis
12
Merge onto I 474
14 mi
·
14 min
·
I 474
13
Merge onto I 74
1.4 mi
·
1 min
·
I 74
14
Take the exit
0.7 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 155 South: Lincoln
15
Continue on I 155
32 mi
·
34 min
·
I 155
16
Merge onto I 55
29 mi
·
31 min
·
I 55
17
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
43 sec
Toward IL 97 West
18
Merge onto IL 97
2.1 mi
·
4 min
·
Clear Lake Avenue
Use the straight lane.
19
Continue on IL 97
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
East Jefferson Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
20
Turn left onto North 7th Street
406 ft
·
18 sec
·
North 7th Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
21
Turn left onto East Washington Street
0.1 mi
·
23 sec
·
East Washington Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
22
Arrive at destination
East Washington Street
Trip Plan
Given the 3-hour and 33-minute duration, this 192-mile route is perfect for a single-day adventure. You can easily depart in the morning and arrive at your destination with plenty of daylight remaining. With only one recommended stop, you have flexibility in planning your break. Aim to leave Morrison, IL, before peak morning traffic, and keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially during the 77.7-mile stretch on the Chicago-Kansas City Expressway, as services might be more spaced out on this particular segment.
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 96 miles from Morrison, IL, or about 1h 46m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 77.7 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 42 miles or 48m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 96 miles or 1h 46m 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 53m
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 Morrison, 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 Morrison, IL
This is one driving day of about 192 miles and 3h 33m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 42 miles from Morrison, 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 Chicago-Kansas City Expressway for about 77.7 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 96 mi from Morrison, IL · 1h 46m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 42 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 96 miles from Morrison, IL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Chicago-Kansas City Expressway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 77.7 miles.
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
$30.02 one way
$60.03 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
67 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $32.96 | $65.91 |
| premium | $4.89 | $36.95 | $73.90 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $42.39 | $84.78 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$30
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$55–$80
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 67.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $20 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 57.6 | 0 | $20.16 | $9.22 |
| Efficient EV | 48 | 0 | $16.80 | $7.68 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 76.8 | 0 | $26.88 | $12.29 |
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.
Destination
Springfield, IL
Night in Springfield on Wednesday
Local time
10:05 PM
CDT
Current temp
55°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
54°F
Peoria, 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
16 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
3h 33m 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 Morrison, IL to Springfield, IL covers 192 miles and takes about 3h 33m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Chicago-Kansas City Expressway, I 155, I 55. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 96 miles from Morrison, IL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $30.02 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 demanding drive. With 15 significant decision points across 192 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.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (IL 78 / East Wall Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (IL 78 / South Clinton Street): Navigation decision point; at 189.3 miles (IL 97 / Clear Lake Avenue): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Morrison, IL to Springfield, IL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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