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Trip from Springfield, IL to Du Quoin, IL

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

3h 10m

Distance

152.3 mi

245 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$24

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 35 min
4 AM
2h 58m ★
6 AM
3h 10m
8 AM
3h 33m
10 AM
3h 18m
12 PM
3h 16m
3 PM
3h 19m
5 PM
3h 32m
8 PM
3h 3m

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

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capital city of Illinois and county seat of Sangamon County

Springfield, IL

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city in Perry County, Illinois, United States

Du Quoin, IL

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Trip Overview

The drive from Springfield, IL to Du Quoin, IL covers 152.3 miles and takes about 3h 10m 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, I 64, IL 4 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 $23.81 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

76.2 miles from Springfield, IL

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 32m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 10m. Total distance: 152.3 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

3h 10m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (92%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Drive Character

This is a 3h 10m highway drive covering 152.3 miles, with most of the trip on I 55 Business and I 64. 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 20 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 I 64. You will hit about 14 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 152.3 miles you will encounter 14 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 14 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
4
63.5 mi into trip | ~1h 13m in | IL 4

Turn left onto IL 4

Navigation decision point

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 Du Quoin, 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
I 64 26.6 mi 28m
IL 4 26.6 mi 39m
IL 127 21.7 mi 27m
East Water Street 7.6 mi 11m
US 51 5.1 mi 7m
South 11th Street 3 mi 6m
East Stevenson Drive 0.4 mi <1m
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 Du Quoin, 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

27 mi · 28 min · I 64
13

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 47 sec
Toward IL 127
14

Turn right onto IL 127

22 mi · 27 min · IL 127
15

Turn left onto IL 154

7.6 mi · 11 min · East Water Street
16

Turn right onto US 51

5.1 mi · 7 min · US 51
17

Turn left onto US 51

0.4 mi · 40 sec · West Poplar Street
18

Turn left onto South Washington Street

480 ft · 23 sec · South Washington Street
19

Turn right onto East Main Street

32 ft · 1 sec · East Main Street
20

Arrive at destination

East Main 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 76.2 miles from Springfield, IL, or about 1h 32m 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 34 miles or 41m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 76.2 miles or 1h 32m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 2h 32m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Du Quoin, 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 152.3 miles and 3h 10m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 34 miles from Springfield, 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 55 Business for about 59.6 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 76.2 mi from Springfield, IL · 1h 32m into the drive

one of the Twelve Apostles of Jesus

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Saint Jacob, IL

76 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

Auburn, IL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 34 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Saint Jacob, IL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 76.2 miles from Springfield, IL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Du Quoin, IL

The final approach into Du Quoin, 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 Du Quoin, IL.

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...

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$23.81 one way

$47.62 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 53 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $26.14 $52.29
premium $4.89 $29.31 $58.62
diesel $5.61 $33.63 $67.25

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$24

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$49–$74

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 53.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $16 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 45.7 0 $15.99 $7.31
Efficient EV 38.1 0 $13.33 $6.09
EV Truck/SUV 60.9 0 $21.32 $9.75

Gas CO2

53 kg

EV CO2

18 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

Evening in Springfield on Thursday

Local time

6:10 PM

CDT

Current temp

78°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Du Quoin, IL

Evening in Du Quoin on Thursday

Local time

6:10 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

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

3h 10m 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 Du Quoin, IL covers 152.3 miles and takes about 3h 10m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 55 Business, I 64, IL 4. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 76.2 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 $23.81 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 152.3 miles you will encounter 14 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 Du Quoin, IL, road signs begin pointing toward Lebanon along the way.

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