Drive Time
4h 56m
Distance
237 mi
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$35
one way
Photo: Mike Tyurin
The drive from Springfield, IL to Guilford, IL covers 237 miles and takes about 4h 56m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on North 12th Street, Clear Lake Avenue, I 55 North for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $35.19 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
118.5 miles from Springfield, IL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 28m into the drive .
Expect a 4h 56m drive with frequent turns across 237 miles of local and secondary roads.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North 12th Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Clear Lake Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 55 North | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 155 North | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 74 West | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 474 West | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Chicago-Kansas City Expressway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| IL 84 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Step-by-step road directions between Springfield, IL and Guilford, IL.
Start on East Washington Street
Turn left onto North 12th Street
Turn straight onto Clear Lake Avenue
Take the exit slight right toward I 55 North: Chicago
Merge slight left
Keep slight left to continue on I 155 North: Peoria, Hartsburg
Keep slight left to continue on I 74 West: Peoria
Merge slight left
Keep slight left to continue on I 474 West: Moline, Rock Island
Take the exit slight left toward I 74 West: Moline, Rock Island
Merge slight right
Keep slight left to continue on Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
Take the exit slight right toward IL 84: East Moline, Savanna
Keep slight right
Turn right
At the end of the road, turn left onto Chicago Avenue
Continue on Main Street
At the end of the road, turn right onto Washington Street
At the end of the road, turn right onto U.S. Grant Memorial Highway
Turn left onto South Elizabeth Scales Mound Road
Turn left onto West Rawlins Road
Continue on West Guilford Road
Arrive at your destination
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.
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 39m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 118.5 miles or 2h 28m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 4h 2m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Guilford, IL than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Springfield, IL so your first major turns are already loaded.
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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 237 miles and 4h 56m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 118.5 mi from Springfield, IL · 2h 28m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
119 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.
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 118.5 miles from Springfield, IL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
The final approach into Guilford, 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 Guilford, IL.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$35.19 one way
$70.37 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $39.68 | $79.37 |
| premium | $4.65 | $43.43 | $86.85 |
| diesel | $5.30 | $49.49 | $98.98 |
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: 82.9 kg one way.
Driving Electric?
About $25 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 71.1 | 0 | $24.88 | $11.38 |
| Efficient EV | 59.3 | 0 | $20.74 | $9.48 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 94.8 | 1 | $33.18 | $15.17 |
Gas CO2
83 kg
EV CO2
28 kg (66% 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. If you're planning ahead, check the forecast closer to your travel date.
Origin
Morning in Springfield on Saturday
Local time
6:32 AM
CDT
Current temp
55°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Destination
Morning in Guilford on Saturday
Local time
6:32 AM
CDT
Current temp
73°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Along the Route
55°F
Peoria, IL
119 mi in
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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
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