Origin
Springfield, IL
Morning in Springfield on Tuesday
Local time
8:35 AM
CDT
Current temp
66°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Springfield, IL to Edwardsville, IL
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Drive Time
1h 31m
Distance
77.8 mi
125 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 24m
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6 AM
1h 31m
8 AM
1h 45m
10 AM
1h 36m
12 PM
1h 35m
3 PM
1h 37m
5 PM
1h 45m
8 PM
1h 27m
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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Edwardsville, IL
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Trip Overview
The drive from Springfield, IL to Edwardsville, IL covers 77.8 miles and takes about 1h 31m 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 143, South 11th Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 70.4 miles on I 55 Business. At current regular gas prices, budget about $11.82 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.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
38.9 miles from Springfield, IL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 47m into the drive .
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Drive Character
This is a 1h 31m highway drive covering 77.8 miles, with most of the trip on I 55 Business and IL 143. The longest continuous stretch is about 70.4 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 13 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 70.4 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 55 Business and IL 143. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near South 11th Street.
Route Complexity
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 1h 31m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 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
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~0m in
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South 11th Street
Turn right onto South 11th Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
3
3.2 mi into trip
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~7m in
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East Stevenson Drive
Turn straight onto East Stevenson Drive
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
5
4.4 mi into trip
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~9m in
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I 55 Business
Keep slight left at fork onto I 55 Business
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
5
4.6 mi into trip
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~10m in
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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
74 mi into trip
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~1h 24m in
Take the exit toward IL 143: Edwardsville, Marine
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward IL 143: Edwardsville, Marine
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 55 Business | 70.4 mi | 1h 16m |
| IL 143 | 3.5 mi | 6m |
| South 11th Street | 3 mi | 6m |
| East Stevenson Drive | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| East Washington Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| South Buchanan Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 55 Business
— 70.4 mi, about 1h 16m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Springfield, IL and Edwardsville, IL.
1
Start on East Washington Street
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
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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
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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
69 mi
·
1 hr 14 min
·
I 55 Business
Toward I 55 South: Saint Louis
9
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
28 sec
Toward IL 143: Edwardsville, Marine
10
Turn right onto IL 143
0.4 mi
·
33 sec
·
IL 143
11
Continue on IL 143
3.1 mi
·
5 min
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IL 143
12
Turn left onto South Buchanan Street
120 ft
·
2 sec
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South Buchanan Street
13
Arrive at destination
South Buchanan 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 38.9 miles from Springfield, IL, or about 47m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 70.4 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 77.8 miles or 1h 31m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 38.9 miles or 47m 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 16m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Edwardsville, 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 77.8 miles and 1h 31m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Springfield, 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 Business for about 70.4 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 38.9 mi from Springfield, IL · 47m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
39 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 77.8 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 38.9 miles from Springfield, IL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 55 Business if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 70.4 miles.
Arriving in Edwardsville, IL
The final approach into Edwardsville, 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 Edwardsville, 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
$11.82 one way
$23.63 round trip
$3.86/gal
25.4 MPG avg
27 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $13.03 | $26.05 |
| premium | $4.80 | $14.69 | $29.37 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $17.28 | $34.57 |
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: 27.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 23.3 | 0 | $8.17 | $3.73 |
| Efficient EV | 19.5 | 0 | $6.81 | $3.11 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 31.1 | 0 | $10.89 | $4.98 |
Gas CO2
27 kg
EV CO2
9 kg (67% 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
Edwardsville, IL
Morning in Edwardsville on Tuesday
Local time
8:35 AM
CDT
Current temp
58°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
8 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 31m 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 Edwardsville, IL covers 77.8 miles and takes about 1h 31m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 55 Business, IL 143, South 11th Street. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 38.9 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 $11.82 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 is a straightforward 1h 31m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
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.
The route from Springfield, IL to Edwardsville, IL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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