Origin
Ramsey, IL
Evening in Ramsey on Thursday
Local time
6:09 PM
CDT
Current temp
53°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Ramsey, IL to Springfield, IL
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
1h 25m
Distance
61.5 mi
99 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 19m
★
6 AM
1h 26m
8 AM
1h 39m
10 AM
1h 30m
12 PM
1h 29m
3 PM
1h 31m
5 PM
1h 38m
8 PM
1h 22m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Ramsey, IL
Wolrider YURTSEVEN
Springfield, IL
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Trip Overview
The drive from Ramsey, IL to Springfield, IL covers 61.5 miles and takes about 1h 25m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on West Springfield Road, South Superior Street, IL 29 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 15.7 miles on West Springfield Road. At current regular gas prices, budget about $9.61 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 25m. Total distance: 61.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 25m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (23%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 25m drive with frequent turns across 61.5 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.
West Springfield Road is the longest continuous segment at about 15.7 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 8 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near West Main Street.
Driving Effort
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 61.5 miles you will encounter 8 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (West Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (US 51 / South Superior Street): Navigation decision point; at 18.1 miles (IL 29 / West Washington Street): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 8 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
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West Main Street
Turn left onto West Main Street
Navigation decision point
4
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
US 51 / South Superior Street
Turn left onto US 51 / South Superior Street
Navigation decision point
5
18.1 mi into trip
|
~24m in
|
IL 29 / West Washington Street
Turn left onto IL 29 / West Washington Street
Navigation decision point
6
61.3 mi into trip
|
~1h 25m in
|
North 7th Street
Turn left onto North 7th Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
7
61.4 mi into trip
|
~1h 25m in
|
East Washington Street
Turn left onto East Washington Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| West Springfield Road | 15.7 mi | 18m |
| South Superior Street | 14.6 mi | 16m |
| IL 29 | 8.8 mi | 12m |
| N 2000 East Road | 5.4 mi | 7m |
| East Park Street | 5.3 mi | 7m |
| State Route 29 | 5.1 mi | 7m |
| County Road 2400 East | 2 mi | 2m |
| Clear Lake Avenue | 1.8 mi | 3m |
Longest stretch:
West Springfield Road
— 15.7 mi, about 18m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ramsey, IL and Springfield, IL.
1
Start on East Front Street
107 ft
·
13 sec
·
East Front Street
2
Turn left onto West Main Street
195 ft
·
14 sec
·
West Main Street
3
Turn left onto US 51
15 mi
·
16 min
·
South Superior Street
4
Continue on US 51
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
County Road 2400 East
5
Continue on US 51
0.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Fair Avenue
6
Continue on US 51
0.3 mi
·
29 sec
·
South Poplar Street
7
Turn left onto IL 16
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
West 2nd Street
8
Turn right onto South State Street
0.2 mi
·
52 sec
·
South State Street
9
Turn left onto IL 29
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
·
West Washington Street
10
Continue on IL 29
5.4 mi
·
7 min
·
N 2000 East Road
11
Continue on IL 29
5.1 mi
·
7 min
·
State Route 29
12
Continue on East Park Street
5.3 mi
·
7 min
·
East Park Street
13
Turn right onto IL 29
0.4 mi
·
32 sec
·
North Webster Street
14
Continue on IL 29
16 mi
·
18 min
·
West Springfield Road
Use the straight lane.
15
Continue on IL 29
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
IL 29
Use the straight lane.
16
Continue on IL 29
5.4 mi
·
7 min
·
IL 29
Use the straight lane.
17
Continue on IL 29
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
IL 29
Use the straight lane.
18
Turn straight onto IL 29
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
IL 29
19
Turn left onto IL 97
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Clear Lake Avenue
Use the left lane.
20
Continue on IL 97
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
East Jefferson Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
21
Turn left onto North 7th Street
406 ft
·
18 sec
·
North 7th Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
22
Turn left onto East Washington Street
0.1 mi
·
23 sec
·
East Washington Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
23
Arrive at destination
East Washington Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 30.8 mi from Ramsey, IL · 43m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
31 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 14 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 30.8 miles from Ramsey, 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.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$9.61 one way
$19.23 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
22 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $10.56 | $21.11 |
| premium | $4.89 | $11.84 | $23.67 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $13.58 | $27.16 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$10
Estimated CO2 emission: 21.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 18.5 | 0 | $6.46 | $2.95 |
| Efficient EV | 15.4 | 0 | $5.38 | $2.46 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 24.6 | 0 | $8.61 | $3.94 |
Gas CO2
22 kg
EV CO2
7 kg (68% 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
Evening in Springfield on Thursday
Local time
6:09 PM
CDT
Current temp
78°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
54°F
Edinburg, IL
31 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
25 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
1h 25m 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 Ramsey, IL to Springfield, IL covers 61.5 miles and takes about 1h 25m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are West Springfield Road, South Superior Street, IL 29. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 30.8 miles from Ramsey, IL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $9.61 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 61.5 miles you will encounter 8 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (West Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (US 51 / South Superior Street): Navigation decision point; at 18.1 miles (IL 29 / West Washington Street): Navigation decision point.
The route from Ramsey, IL to Springfield, IL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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