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Trip from Patton, IL to Springfield, IL

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

2h 34m

Distance

131.1 mi

211 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$19

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 31 min
4 AM
2h 24m ★
6 AM
2h 34m
8 AM
2h 55m
10 AM
2h 41m
12 PM
2h 39m
3 PM
2h 42m
5 PM
2h 54m
8 PM
2h 28m

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

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Downtown Patton, IL, IL

Patton, IL

Stéphane Tendon

capital city of Illinois and county seat of Sangamon County

Springfield, IL

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Trip Overview

The drive from Patton, IL to Springfield, IL covers 131.1 miles and takes about 2h 34m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on 74th Place, East Terre Haute Road, North Terre Haute Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $19.46 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

65.5 miles from Patton, IL

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 17m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 34m. Total distance: 131.1 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 34m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.

Drive Character

Expect a 2h 34m drive with frequent turns across 131.1 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 23 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
74th Place 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. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.

Driving Effort 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

The drive from Patton, IL to Springfield, IL is easy. At 2h 34m 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 Patton, IL to Springfield, IL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
74th Place — —
East Terre Haute Road — —
North Terre Haute Road — —
East Jasper Street — —
Front Street — —
Lerna Road — —
Dewitt Avenue East — —
Route 121 — —

Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.

Longest stretch: 74th Place — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on East 2250th Road

1.4 mi · 5 min · East 2250th Road
2

At the end of the road, turn left onto 74th Place

0.6 mi · 2 min · 74th Place
3

Turn left onto East Terre Haute Road

7.3 mi · 10 min · East Terre Haute Road
4

Continue on North Terre Haute Road

5.5 mi · 7 min · North Terre Haute Road
5

Turn left onto East Jasper Street

1.4 mi · 2 min · East Jasper Street
6

Turn left

13 mi · 19 min
7

At the end of the road, turn left onto Front Street

0.1 mi · 15 sec · Front Street
8

Continue straight

21 mi · 30 min
9

Turn right onto Lerna Road

0.5 mi · 57 sec · Lerna Road
10

Turn left onto Dewitt Avenue East

5.8 mi · 9 min · Dewitt Avenue East
11

Continue on Route 121

34 mi · 48 min · Route 121
12

Turn left onto West Main Street

1.8 mi · 3 min · West Main Street
13

Continue on East Elwin Road

4.2 mi · 5 min · East Elwin Road
14

Turn right onto South Business Route 51

0.6 mi · 1 min · South Business Route 51
15

Take the ramp right toward US 51 North: Springfield, Bloomington

0.4 mi · 48 sec · US 51 North: Springfield, Bloomington
16

Merge slight left

5.2 mi · 5 min
17

Take the exit slight right toward I 72 West, US 36 West: Springfield

0.4 mi · 1 min · I 72 West, US 36 West: Springfield
18

Merge slight left

31 mi · 32 min
19

Continue on Clear Lake Avenue

2.3 mi · 4 min · Clear Lake Avenue
20

Continue on East Jefferson Street

0.4 mi · 1 min · East Jefferson Street
21

Turn left onto North 7th Street

407 ft · 19 sec · North 7th Street
22

Turn left onto East Washington Street

0.1 mi · 24 sec · East Washington Street
23

Arrive at your destination

Trip Plan

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.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 65.5 miles from Patton, IL, or about 1h 17m 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 29 miles or 34m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 65.5 miles or 1h 17m 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 6m

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 Patton, IL so your first major turns are already loaded.

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

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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 Patton, IL

This is one driving day of about 131.1 miles and 2h 34m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 29 miles from Patton, 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 65.5 mi from Patton, IL · 1h 17m into the drive

male given name

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Bruce, IL

66 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.

Popular next leg

Bruce, IL to Springfield, IL

71.9 mi · 1h 36m

Pacing Suggestions

Paris, IL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 29 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Bruce, IL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 65.5 miles from Patton, 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

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 131.1
View on nps.gov

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$19.46 one way

$38.93 round trip

$3.77/gal 25.4 MPG avg 46 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.25 $21.95 $43.90
premium $4.65 $24.02 $48.04
diesel $5.30 $27.38 $54.75

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$19

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$44–$69

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 45.9 kg one way.

Driving Electric?

About $14 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 39.3 0 $13.77 $6.29
Efficient EV 32.8 0 $11.47 $5.24
EV Truck/SUV 52.4 0 $18.35 $8.39

Gas CO2

46 kg

EV CO2

15 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 as of Apr 17, 2026

Origin

Patton, IL

Late night in Patton on Saturday

Local time

5:27 AM

CDT

Current temp

76°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Springfield, IL

Late night in Springfield on Saturday

Local time

5:27 AM

CDT

Current temp

78°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

73°F

Bruce, IL

66 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

2 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

2h 34m 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 Patton, IL to Springfield, IL covers 131.1 miles and takes about 2h 34m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are 74th Place, East Terre Haute Road, North Terre Haute Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 65.5 miles from Patton, IL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $19.46 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.

Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

The drive from Patton, IL to Springfield, IL is easy. At 2h 34m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

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

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

Yes. Nearby national parks include Springfield 1908 Race Riot National Monument.

How this page is built

Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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