The drive from Springfield, IL to Albers, IL covers 101.2 miles and takes about 2h 9m behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 55 Business, IL 4, IL 161 for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is highway-focused drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 59.6 miles on I 55 Business.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $15.82 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.
Midpoint
50.6 miles from Springfield, IL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 59m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 9m. Total distance: 101.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 9m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (96%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 2h 9m highway drive covering 101.2 miles, with most of the trip on I 55 Business and IL 4. The longest continuous stretch is about 59.6 miles on I 55 Business.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 17 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 55 Business is the longest continuous segment at about 59.6 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 55 Business and IL 4. You will hit about 11 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near South 11th Street.
Driving Effort6/10
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 101.2 miles you will encounter 11 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: at 0.2 miles (South 11th Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 4.4 miles (I 55 Business): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 4.6 miles (I 55 Business): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 11 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
0.2 mi into trip|~0m in|South 11th Street
Turn right onto South 11th Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
4.4 mi into trip|~9m in|I 55 Business
Keep slight left at fork onto I 55 Business
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
5
4.6 mi into trip|~10m in|I 55 Business
Keep slight left at fork onto I 55 Business toward I 55 South: Saint Louis
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward I 55 South: Saint Louis
5
63.2 mi into trip|~1h 13m in
Take the exit toward IL 4: Staunton, Lebanon
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward IL 4: Staunton, Lebanon
6
94.6 mi into trip|~1h 58m in
Keep slight left at fork toward IL 161
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward IL 161
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Springfield, IL to Albers, IL, road signs begin pointing toward Lebanon along the way.
Lebanon
63.2 mi in|~1h 13m
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 55 Business
59.6 mi
1h 4m
IL 4
26.6 mi
39m
IL 161
6.6 mi
11m
I 64
3.9 mi
4m
South 11th Street
3 mi
6m
East Stevenson Drive
0.4 mi
<1m
East Washington Street
0.2 mi
<1m
North Commerical Street
<0.1 mi
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Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
I 55 Business
— 59.6 mi, about 1h 4m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Springfield, IL and Albers, IL.
1
Start on East Washington Street
0.2 mi·27 sec·East Washington Street
2
Turn right onto South 11th Street
3.0 mi·6 min·South 11th Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
3
Turn slight right
411 ft·20 sec
4
Turn straight onto East Stevenson Drive
0.4 mi·48 sec·East Stevenson Drive
Use the straight lane.
5
Turn slight left onto I 55 Business
0.7 mi·1 min·I 55 Business
6
Take the ramp onto I 55 Business
354 ft·6 sec·I 55 Business
7
Keep slight left at fork onto I 55 Business
0.2 mi·23 sec·I 55 Business
8
Keep slight left at fork onto I 55 Business
59 mi·1 hr 2 min·I 55 Business
Toward I 55 South: Saint Louis
9
Take the exit
0.3 mi·32 sec
Toward IL 4: Staunton, Lebanon
10
Turn left onto IL 4
27 mi·39 min·IL 4
11
Turn left
0.3 mi·39 sec
12
Merge onto I 64
3.9 mi·4 min·I 64
13
Take the exit
0.3 mi·37 sec
Toward IL 161
14
Keep slight left at fork
70 ft·1 sec
Toward IL 161
15
Turn left onto IL 161
6.6 mi·11 min·IL 161
16
Turn left onto North Commerical Street
20 ft·0 sec·North Commerical Street
17
Arrive at destination
North Commerical Street
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.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 50.6 miles from Springfield, IL, or about 59m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 59.6 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 22 miles or 28m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 50.6 miles or 59m 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 42m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Albers, IL than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Springfield, 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 Springfield, IL
This is one driving day of about 101.2 miles and 2h 9m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 22 miles from Springfield, IL.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 55 Business for about 59.6 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 50.6 mi from Springfield, IL
· 59m into the drive
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$15.82 one way
$31.64 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg35 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.36
$17.37
$34.74
premium
$4.89
$19.48
$38.95
diesel
$5.61
$22.34
$44.69
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$16
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$41–$66
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 35.4 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $11 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
30.4
0
$10.63
$4.86
Efficient EV
25.3
0
$8.86
$4.05
EV Truck/SUV
40.5
0
$14.17
$6.48
Gas CO2
35 kg
EV CO2
12 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.
Forecast as of Apr 17, 2026
Origin
Springfield, IL
Night
in Springfield on Friday
Local time
10:12 PM
CDT
Current temp
46°F
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Showers And Thunderstorms
SW 14 to 17 mph98% chanceLive forecast
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued April 17 at 6:23PM CDT until April 17 at 6:45PM CDT by NWS Lincoln IL
Tornado Warning
Tornado Warning issued April 17 at 6:23PM CDT until April 17 at 7:15PM CDT by NWS St Louis MO
Destination
Albers, IL
Night
in Albers on Friday
Local time
10:12 PM
CDT
Current temp
75°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
29 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 9m 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 Springfield, IL to Albers, IL covers 101.2 miles and takes about 2h 9m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 55 Business, IL 4, IL 161. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 50.6 miles from Springfield, IL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $15.82 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 101.2 miles you will encounter 11 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: at 0.2 miles (South 11th Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 4.4 miles (I 55 Business): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 4.6 miles (I 55 Business): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
On the drive from Springfield, IL to Albers, IL, road signs begin pointing toward Lebanon along the way.
