Origin
Roscoe, IL
Evening in Roscoe on Tuesday
Local time
6:37 PM
CDT
Current temp
42°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Roscoe, IL to Springfield, IL
Data updated 1 hour ago
Drive Time
3h 51m
Distance
207.7 mi
334 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$32
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 38m
★
6 AM
3h 51m
8 AM
4h 17m
10 AM
4h 0m
12 PM
3h 58m
3 PM
4h 1m
5 PM
4h 16m
8 PM
3h 44m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Roscoe, IL
Luis Quintero
Springfield, IL
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Trip Overview
The drive from Roscoe, IL to Springfield, IL covers 207.7 miles and takes about 3h 51m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 39, I 55, Jane Addams Memorial Tollway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 122.4 miles on I 39. At current regular gas prices, budget about $32.47 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
103.8 miles from Roscoe, IL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 56m into the drive .
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Drive Character
This is a 3h 51m highway drive covering 207.7 miles, with most of the trip on I 39 and I 55. The longest continuous stretch is about 122.4 miles on I 39.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 18 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 39 is the longest continuous segment at about 122.4 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 39 and I 55. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 14.9 miles in near I 39; US 51.
Route Complexity
7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
This is a demanding drive. With 12 significant decision points across 207.7 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 14.9 miles (I 39; US 51): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 137.3 miles (US 51): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 145 miles (I 55): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 12 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
14.9 mi into trip
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~20m in
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I 39; US 51
Keep slight right at fork onto I 39; US 51 toward I 39, US 51 South: Bloomington
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 39, US 51 South: Bloomington
6
137.3 mi into trip
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~2h 32m in
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US 51
Keep slight right at fork onto US 51 toward I 55 South, US 51 South: Peoria, Champaign, Saint Louis, Decatur
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 55 South, US 51 South: Peoria, Champai...
8
145 mi into trip
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~2h 40m in
|
I 55
Keep slight right at fork onto I 55 toward I 55 South: Saint Louis, Springfield
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 55 South: Saint Louis, Springfield
6
207.5 mi into trip
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~3h 50m in
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North 7th Street
Turn left onto North 7th Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
7
207.5 mi into trip
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~3h 50m in
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East Washington Street
Turn left onto East Washington Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Roscoe, IL and Springfield, IL, road signs point toward Champaign, Saint Louis and Decatur.
Champaign
137.3 mi in
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~2h 32m
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via US 51
Saint Louis
137.3 mi in
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~2h 32m
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via US 51
Decatur
137.3 mi in
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~2h 32m
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via US 51
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 39 | 122.4 mi | 2h 11m |
| I 55 | 59.5 mi | 1h 3m |
| Jane Addams Memorial Tollway | 8.3 mi | 8m |
| US 51 | 7.6 mi | 8m |
| Belvidere Road | 4.5 mi | 7m |
| Clear Lake Avenue | 2.1 mi | 4m |
| West Lane Road | 1.2 mi | 1m |
| East Jefferson Street | 0.4 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
I 39
— 122.4 mi, about 2h 11m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Roscoe, IL and Springfield, IL.
1
Start on Main Street
106 ft
·
10 sec
·
Main Street
2
Turn left onto Bridge Street
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
Bridge Street
3
Continue on Belvidere Road
4.5 mi
·
7 min
·
Belvidere Road
4
Turn right
189 ft
·
6 sec
5
Turn straight onto IL 173
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
West Lane Road
6
Take the ramp
0.5 mi
·
1 min
7
Merge onto I 39; I 90; US 51
8.3 mi
·
8 min
·
Jane Addams Memorial Tollway
8
Keep slight right at fork onto I 39; US 51
0.8 mi
·
52 sec
·
I 39; US 51
Toward I 39, US 51 South: Bloomington
9
Continue on I 39; US 20; US 51
2.1 mi
·
2 min
·
I 39; US 20; US 51
10
Keep slight right at fork onto I 39; US 51
119 mi
·
2 hr 8 min
·
I 39; US 51
11
Keep slight right at fork onto US 51
7.6 mi
·
8 min
·
US 51
Toward I 55 South, US 51 South: Peoria, Champaign, Saint Louis, Decatur
12
Keep slight right at fork onto I 55
60 mi
·
1 hr 3 min
·
I 55
Toward I 55 South: Saint Louis, Springfield
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
43 sec
Toward IL 97 West
14
Merge onto IL 97
2.1 mi
·
4 min
·
Clear Lake Avenue
Use the straight lane.
15
Continue on IL 97
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
East Jefferson Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
16
Turn left onto North 7th Street
406 ft
·
18 sec
·
North 7th Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
17
Turn left onto East Washington Street
0.1 mi
·
23 sec
·
East Washington Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
18
Arrive at destination
East Washington Street
Trip Plan
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 103.8 miles from Roscoe, IL, or about 1h 56m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 122.4 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 80 miles or 1h 30m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 103.8 miles or 1h 56m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 7m
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 Roscoe, 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 Roscoe, IL
This is one driving day of about 207.7 miles and 3h 51m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Roscoe, 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 I 39 for about 122.4 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 103.8 mi from Roscoe, IL · 1h 56m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
104 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 103.8 miles from Roscoe, IL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 39 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 122.4 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.
After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$32.47 one way
$64.94 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
73 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $35.65 | $71.30 |
| premium | $4.89 | $39.97 | $79.94 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $45.86 | $91.72 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.58
Jane Addams Memorial Tollway
(8.3 mi)
$0.58
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$32
Tolls
$1
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$58–$83
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 72.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $22 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 62.3 | 0 | $21.81 | $9.97 |
| Efficient EV | 51.9 | 0 | $18.17 | $8.31 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 83.1 | 1 | $29.08 | $13.29 |
Gas CO2
73 kg
EV CO2
24 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
Evening in Springfield on Tuesday
Local time
6:37 PM
CDT
Current temp
87°F
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
SSW 18 mph
23% chance
Live forecast
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
45 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
3h 51m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Roscoe, IL to Springfield, IL covers 207.7 miles and takes about 3h 51m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 39, I 55, Jane Addams Memorial Tollway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 103.8 miles from Roscoe, IL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $32.47 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 12 significant decision points across 207.7 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 14.9 miles (I 39; US 51): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 137.3 miles (US 51): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 145 miles (I 55): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Roscoe, IL and Springfield, IL, road signs point toward Champaign, Saint Louis and Decatur.
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