Origin
Rosewood Heights, IL
Evening in Rosewood Heights on Sunday
Local time
6:07 PM
CDT
Current temp
69°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Rosewood Heights, IL to Springfield, IL
Drive Time
1h 42m
Distance
81.5 mi
131 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$12
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 35m
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6 AM
1h 42m
8 AM
1h 58m
10 AM
1h 48m
12 PM
1h 46m
3 PM
1h 48m
5 PM
1h 57m
8 PM
1h 38m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Rosewood Heights, IL
NIKOLAI FOMIN
Springfield, IL
Mike Tyurin
Trip Overview
If you are planning a trip from Rosewood Heights to Springfield, you are looking at a straightforward 81.5-mile journey through the Illinois Midwest. With a driving time of approximately 1 hour and 42 minutes, this route is perfectly suited for a single-day excursion. You should budget about $12 for fuel to complete the trip comfortably. Since the drive is relatively short and direct, you likely will not need to plan for overnight stays or extensive stopovers. It is a practical, efficient way to move between these two points without the complexity of a multi-day itinerary.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
40.8 miles from Rosewood Heights, IL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 52m into the drive .
Drive Character
This trip is a highway-focused drive, with 93% of your time spent on major roads like I-55, State Route 140, and I-55 Business. You will spend the vast majority of your time on the interstate, including a significant 61.6-mile stretch on I-55 that serves as the backbone of your journey. Expect a consistent, fast-paced experience rather than a winding rural tour. As you transition from the local roads onto the highway, the personality of the drive settles into a steady, predictable rhythm. It is a functional route designed for getting you to your destination with minimal fuss.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 16 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 55 is the longest continuous segment at about 61.6 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 55 and State Route 140. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near West Airline Court.
Route Complexity
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 1h 42m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (West Airline Court): Navigation decision point; at 14.7 miles: Navigation decision point; at 77.2 miles (I 55 Business): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 8 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.1 mi into trip
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~0m in
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West Airline Court
At end of road, turn left onto West Airline Court
Navigation decision point
5
14.7 mi into trip
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~24m in
Take the ramp
Navigation decision point
5
77.2 mi into trip
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~1h 32m in
|
I 55 Business
Keep slight left at fork onto I 55 Business toward I 55 Business North: Springfield
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward I 55 Business North: Springfield
7
77.4 mi into trip
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~1h 32m in
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I 55 Business
Keep slight left at fork onto I 55 Business toward I 55 Business North: Springfield
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
Toward I 55 Business North: Springfield
7
81.3 mi into trip
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~1h 41m in
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East Washington Street
Turn right onto East Washington Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 55 | 61.6 mi | 1h 6m |
| State Route 140 | 9.7 mi | 13m |
| I 55 Business | 4.6 mi | 10m |
| West Bethalto Drive | 1.8 mi | 3m |
| East Airline Drive | 1.3 mi | 3m |
| North Bellwood Drive | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| West State Street | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| East Washington Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 55
— 61.6 mi, about 1h 6m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Rosewood Heights, IL and Springfield, IL.
1
Start on Northmoor Place
0.1 mi
·
28 sec
·
Northmoor Place
2
At end of road, turn left onto West Airline Court
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
·
West Airline Court
3
Continue on East Airline Drive
1.3 mi
·
3 min
·
East Airline Drive
4
Turn left onto IL 111
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
North Bellwood Drive
5
Turn right onto IL 140
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
West Bethalto Drive
6
Continue on IL 140
9.6 mi
·
13 min
·
State Route 140
7
Continue on IL 140
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
West State Street
8
Continue on IL 140
443 ft
·
13 sec
·
State Route 140
9
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
10
Merge onto I 55
62 mi
·
1 hr 6 min
·
I 55
11
Take the exit onto I 55 Business
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
I 55 Business
Toward I 55 Business North: Springfield
12
Keep slight left at fork onto I 55 Business
0.2 mi
·
16 sec
·
I 55 Business
Toward I 55 Business North: Springfield
13
Keep slight left at fork onto I 55 Business
3.8 mi
·
8 min
·
I 55 Business
Toward I 55 Business North: Springfield
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
14
Continue on East Old State Capitol Plaza
409 ft
·
15 sec
·
East Old State Capitol Plaza
15
Turn right onto East Washington Street
0.2 mi
·
37 sec
·
East Washington Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
16
Arrive at destination
East Washington Street
Trip Plan
Because this is a quick trip, you have plenty of flexibility regarding your departure time to avoid potential traffic. Since you are spending nearly the entire duration on highways, keep your eyes on the road and be prepared for the transition from the longer I-55 segment onto the I-55 Business loop as you approach Springfield. Given the 81.5-mile distance, you can easily complete the drive without mandatory rest stops, but pacing yourself ensures you arrive refreshed. Fill your tank before heading out to stay within your $12 fuel estimate, as the majority of your travel occurs on high-speed stretches where fuel efficiency is key.
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.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 40.8 miles from Rosewood Heights, IL, or about 52m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 61.6 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 38m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 40.8 miles or 52m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 23m
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 Rosewood Heights, 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 Rosewood Heights, IL
This is one driving day of about 81.5 miles and 1h 42m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Rosewood Heights, IL.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on I 55 for about 61.6 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 40.8 mi from Rosewood Heights, IL · 52m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
41 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 40.8 miles from Rosewood Heights, IL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 55 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 61.6 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
$12.38 one way
$24.76 round trip
$3.86/gal
25.4 MPG avg
29 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $13.65 | $27.29 |
| premium | $4.80 | $15.39 | $30.77 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $18.11 | $36.21 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$12
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$37–$62
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 28.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 24.5 | 0 | $8.56 | $3.91 |
| Efficient EV | 20.4 | 0 | $7.13 | $3.26 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 32.6 | 0 | $11.41 | $5.22 |
Gas CO2
29 kg
EV CO2
10 kg (66% 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 Sunday
Local time
6:07 PM
CDT
Current temp
66°F
Unavailable
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
3 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 42m 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 Rosewood Heights, IL to Springfield, IL covers 81.5 miles and takes about 1h 42m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 55, State Route 140, I 55 Business. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 40.8 miles from Rosewood Heights, IL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $12.38 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 42m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (West Airline Court): Navigation decision point; at 14.7 miles: Navigation decision point; at 77.2 miles (I 55 Business): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
The route from Rosewood Heights, IL to Springfield, IL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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