Origin
Springfield, IL
Late night in Springfield on Friday
Local time
5:15 AM
CDT
Current temp
78°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Springfield, IL to Cimic, IL
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
22m
Distance
15.6 mi
25 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 21m
★
6 AM
0h 23m
8 AM
0h 27m
10 AM
0h 24m
12 PM
0h 24m
3 PM
0h 24m
5 PM
0h 26m
8 PM
0h 22m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Springfield, IL
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Cimic, IL
Lucas Porras
Trip Overview
The drive from Springfield, IL to Cimic, IL covers 15.6 miles and takes about 22m 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, South 11th Street, East Stevenson Drive for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 11.2 miles on I 55 Business. At current regular gas prices, budget about $2.44 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 22m. Total distance: 15.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
22m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (74%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 22m highway drive covering 15.6 miles, with most of the trip on I 55 Business and South 11th Street. The longest continuous stretch is about 11.2 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 11 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 11.2 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 55 Business and South 11th Street. You will hit about 6 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 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 15.6 miles you will encounter 6 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 3.2 miles (East Stevenson Drive): Lane positioning matters here; at 4.4 miles (I 55 Business): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 6 key pointsThese 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.
3
3.2 mi into trip
|
~7m in
|
East Stevenson Drive
Turn straight onto East Stevenson Drive
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
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
14.8 mi into trip
|
~21m in
Take the exit toward IL 104: Pawnee, Auburn
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward IL 104: Pawnee, Auburn
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 Cimic, IL, road signs begin pointing toward Auburn along the way.
Auburn
14.8 mi in
|
~21m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 55 Business | 11.2 mi | 12m |
| South 11th Street | 3 mi | 6m |
| East Stevenson Drive | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| IL 104 | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| East Washington Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 55 Business
— 11.2 mi, about 12m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Springfield, IL and Cimic, 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
10 mi
·
11 min
·
I 55 Business
Toward I 55 South: Saint Louis
9
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
51 sec
Toward IL 104: Pawnee, Auburn
10
Turn right onto IL 104
0.4 mi
·
35 sec
·
IL 104
11
Arrive at destination
IL 104
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.44 one way
$4.88 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $2.68 | $5.36 |
| premium | $4.89 | $3.00 | $6.00 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.44 | $6.89 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.7 | 0 | $1.64 | $0.75 |
| Efficient EV | 3.9 | 0 | $1.37 | $0.62 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.2 | 0 | $2.18 | $1.00 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% 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
Cimic, IL
Late night in Cimic on Friday
Local time
5:15 AM
CDT
Current temp
78°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
22m 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 Springfield, IL to Cimic, IL covers 15.6 miles and takes about 22m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 55 Business, South 11th Street, East Stevenson Drive. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 7.8 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 $2.44 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 15.6 miles you will encounter 6 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 3.2 miles (East Stevenson Drive): Lane positioning matters here; at 4.4 miles (I 55 Business): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
On the drive from Springfield, IL to Cimic, IL, road signs begin pointing toward Auburn along the way.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Springfield 1908 Race Riot National Monument.
How this page is built
Compiled and maintained by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy (Helsinki). Each route is built from authoritative open government and mapping datasets rather than crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from OSRM over OpenStreetMap. Fuel cost uses EIA weekly regional averages. National park proximity is from the NPS API. Pages are published only after passing our data-quality checks; our methodology page documents refresh cadence, editorial standards, and known limitations.
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