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Trip from Round Lake Beach, IL to Springfield, IL

Drive Time

4h 30m

Distance

230.3 mi

371 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$35

one way

EV Charging

Excellent

23 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 40 min
4 AM
4h 17m ★
6 AM
4h 31m
8 AM
4h 57m
10 AM
4h 40m
12 PM
4h 37m
3 PM
4h 41m
5 PM
4h 56m
8 PM
4h 23m

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

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Downtown Round Lake Beach, IL, IL

Round Lake Beach, IL

Ryan Latimer

Downtown Springfield, IL, IL

Springfield, IL

Mike Tyurin

Trip Overview

The drive from Round Lake Beach, IL to Springfield, IL covers 230.3 miles and takes about 4h 30m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Adlai Stevenson Expressway, I 55, I 355 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 111.5 miles on Adlai Stevenson Expressway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $34.98 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

Midpoint

115.1 miles from Round Lake Beach, IL

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 22m into the drive .

Drive Character

This is a 4h 30m highway drive covering 230.3 miles, with most of the trip on Adlai Stevenson Expressway and I 55. The longest continuous stretch is about 111.5 miles on Adlai Stevenson Expressway.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 25 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Adlai Stevenson Expressway is the longest continuous segment at about 111.5 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Adlai Stevenson Expressway and I 55. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 23.5 miles in.

Route Complexity 8/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

This is a demanding drive. With 17 significant decision points across 230.3 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 23.5 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 28.1 miles (IL 53): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 35.1 miles (I 355): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 17 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

7
23.5 mi into trip | ~34m in

Take the ramp toward IL 53 South

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane. Toward IL 53 South
8
28.1 mi into trip | ~41m in | IL 53

Keep slight left at fork onto IL 53 toward I 290 East: Chicago, Biesterfield Road

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward I 290 East: Chicago, Biesterfield Road
8
35.1 mi into trip | ~50m in | I 355

Keep slight left at fork onto I 355 toward I 355 South Tollway: Joliet

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left lane. Exit 7 Toward I 355 South Tollway: Joliet
8
55.2 mi into trip | ~1h 15m in

Take the exit toward I 55 South: Joliet Road, Saint Louis

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 12A Toward I 55 South: Joliet Road, Saint Louis
8
167.6 mi into trip | ~3h 19m 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

Towns Along This Route

Between Round Lake Beach, IL and Springfield, IL, road signs point toward Saint Louis and Joliet Road South.

Saint Louis

55.2 mi in | ~1h 15m

Joliet Road South

55.5 mi in | ~1h 16m

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Adlai Stevenson Expressway 111.5 mi 2h 2m
I 55 59.5 mi 1h 3m
I 355 20.1 mi 25m
US 12 17.3 mi 24m
IL 53 11.3 mi 14m
West Belvidere Road 3.6 mi 5m
Clear Lake Avenue 2.1 mi 4m
North Cedar Lake Road 1.4 mi 2m
Longest stretch: Adlai Stevenson Expressway — 111.5 mi, about 2h 2m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Round Lake Beach, IL and Springfield, IL.

1

Start on this road

142 ft · 12 sec · this road
2

Turn right onto CR V63

1.4 mi · 2 min · North Cedar Lake Road
3

Turn right onto Nippersink Avenue

0.1 mi · 19 sec · Nippersink Avenue
4

Turn left onto South Cedar Lake Road

1.0 mi · 1 min · South Cedar Lake Road
5

Turn right onto IL 120

3.6 mi · 5 min · West Belvidere Road
6

Turn left onto US 12; IL 59

0.1 mi · 17 sec · US 12; IL 59
Use the left lane.
7

Continue on US 12; IL 59

0.1 mi · 7 sec · US 12; IL 59
8

Continue on US 12; IL 59

1.7 mi · 1 min · US 12; IL 59
9

Continue on US 12; IL 59

1.1 mi · 1 min · US 12; IL 59
10

Continue on US 12; IL 59

14 mi · 20 min · US 12; IL 59
Use the left lane.
11

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 40 sec
Toward IL 53 South Use the right lane.
12

Merge onto IL 53

4.4 mi · 5 min · IL 53
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13

Keep slight left at fork onto IL 53

7.0 mi · 9 min · IL 53
Toward I 290 East: Chicago, Biesterfield Road Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14

Keep slight left at fork onto I 355

20 mi · 25 min · I 355
Exit 7 Toward I 355 South Tollway: Joliet Use the slight left lane.
15

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 35 sec
Exit 12A Toward I 55 South: Joliet Road, Saint Louis Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16

Keep slight left at fork

0.4 mi · 47 sec
Toward Joliet Road South Use the slight left lane.
17

Keep slight left at fork

0.1 mi · 17 sec
Toward I 55 South: Saint Louis Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18

Merge onto I 55

112 mi · 2 hr 2 min · Adlai Stevenson Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
19

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.
20

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 43 sec
Toward IL 97 West
21

Merge onto IL 97

2.1 mi · 4 min · Clear Lake Avenue
Use the straight lane.
22

Continue on IL 97

0.4 mi · 1 min · East Jefferson Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
23

Turn left onto North 7th Street

406 ft · 18 sec · North 7th Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
24

Turn left onto East Washington Street

0.1 mi · 23 sec · East Washington Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
25

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 115.1 miles from Round Lake Beach, IL, or about 2h 22m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 111.5 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 43m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 115.1 miles or 2h 22m 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 42m

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 Round Lake Beach, 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 Round Lake Beach, IL

This is one driving day of about 230.3 miles and 4h 30m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Round Lake Beach, 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 Adlai Stevenson Expressway for about 111.5 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 115.1 mi from Round Lake Beach, IL · 2h 22m into the drive

Downtown Joliet, IL, IL

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Joliet, IL

115 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

Joliet, IL to Springfield, IL

163.8 mi · 2h 35m

Pacing Suggestions

Joliet, IL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Normal, IL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 115.1 miles from Round Lake Beach, IL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before Adlai Stevenson Expressway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 111.5 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.

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 230.3
View on nps.gov
Pullman National Historical Park

Pullman National Historical Park

National Historical Park

In a growing Chicago neighborhood, diverse people and stories intertwined. All were seeking opportunity. Some succeeded. Others were limited—by race, gender, or economic status. Their stories came tog...

22 mi from route ~55 min detour Free near mile 55.6
View on nps.gov

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$34.98 one way

$69.96 round trip

$3.86/gal 25.4 MPG avg 81 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.25 $38.56 $77.12
premium $4.80 $43.48 $86.95
diesel $5.64 $51.16 $102.33

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$35

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$60–$85

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 80.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

EV Charging Along Route

23 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent

Woodman's - Tesla Supercharger

Lakemoor, IL

Tesla

12 DCFC

RPT Realty Deer Grove Centre (Palatine, IL)

Palatine, IL

Electrify America

8 DCFC

Thorntons, E. Rollins Rd, Round Lake Beach, IL

Round Lake Beach, IL

BP_PULSE

6 DCFC

Meacham DCFC’s -HCS

Schaumburg, IL

Blink Network

6 DCFC

Thorntons, US-45, Third Lake, IL

Third Lake, IL

BP_PULSE

4 DCFC

Thorntons, E Washington St, Round Lake Park, IL

Round Lake Park, IL

BP_PULSE

4 DCFC

Thorntons, IL-120, McHenry, IL

McHenry, IL

BP_PULSE

4 DCFC

Victor Ford

Wauconda, IL

FORD_CHARGE

4 DCFC

ChargePoint Network: 5 BP_PULSE: 4 Electrify America: 3 Blink Network: 3 EV Connect: 2 IN_CHARGE: 1 Tesla: 1 FORD_CHARGE: 1 Non-Networked: 1 NOODOE: 1 POWERPUMP: 1

Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.

Driving Electric?

About $24 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 69.1 0 $24.18 $11.05
Efficient EV 57.6 0 $20.15 $9.21
EV Truck/SUV 92.1 1 $32.24 $14.74

Gas CO2

81 kg

EV CO2

27 kg (67% less)

Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.

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 data refreshed 35 minutes ago

Origin

Round Lake Beach, IL

Morning in Round Lake Beach on Monday

Local time

9:42 AM

CDT

Current temp

49°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Springfield, IL

Morning in Springfield on Monday

Local time

9:42 AM

CDT

Current temp

85°F

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

SSW 14 to 17 mph 18% chance Live forecast

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 12 at 9:52PM CDT until April 17 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 12 at 9:52PM CDT until April 17 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL

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

36 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

4h 30m on the road

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Round Lake Beach, IL to Springfield, IL covers 230.3 miles and takes about 4h 30m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Adlai Stevenson Expressway, I 55, I 355. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 115.1 miles from Round Lake Beach, IL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $34.98 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. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This is a demanding drive. With 17 significant decision points across 230.3 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 23.5 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 28.1 miles (IL 53): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 35.1 miles (I 355): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Between Round Lake Beach, IL and Springfield, IL, road signs point toward Saint Louis and Joliet Road South.

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