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Trip from Springfield, IL to Hawthorne Place, IL

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Drive Time

5m

Distance

2 mi

3 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$0

one way

EV Charging

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station data

Best Time to Leave

4 AM
0h 5m ★
6 AM
0h 6m
8 AM
0h 7m
10 AM
0h 6m
12 PM
0h 6m
3 PM
0h 6m
5 PM
0h 7m
8 PM
0h 6m

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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Trip Overview

The drive from Springfield, IL to Hawthorne Place, IL covers 2 miles and takes about 5m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on South 9th Street, East Laurel Street, East Spruce Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 1.2 miles on South 9th Street. At current regular gas prices, budget about $0.31 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

1 miles from Springfield, IL

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2m into the drive .

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Drive Character

Expect a 5m drive with frequent turns across 2 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 9 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
South 9th Street is the longest continuous segment at about 1.2 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near I 55 Business / South 9th Street.

Route Complexity 4/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

This is a straightforward 5m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: near the start (I 55 Business / South 9th Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.2 miles (I 55 Business / East Spruce Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.5 miles (East Laurel Street): Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 7 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

6
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | I 55 Business / South 9th Street

Turn right onto I 55 Business / South 9th Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / right lanes.
5
1.2 mi into trip | ~3m in | I 55 Business / East Spruce Street

Turn right onto I 55 Business / East Spruce Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane.
5
1.5 mi into trip | ~4m in | East Laurel Street

Turn right onto East Laurel Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane.
5
1.9 mi into trip | ~5m in | West Myrtle Street

Turn right onto West Myrtle Street

Navigation decision point

5
2 mi into trip | ~5m in

Turn left

Navigation decision point

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
South 9th Street 1.2 mi 3m
East Laurel Street 0.4 mi 1m
East Spruce Street 0.2 mi <1m
South 1st Street <0.1 mi <1m
South 7th Street <0.1 mi <1m
West Myrtle Street <0.1 mi <1m
East Washington Street <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: South 9th Street — 1.2 mi, about 3m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Springfield, IL and Hawthorne Place, IL.

1

Start on East Washington Street

35 ft · 3 sec · East Washington Street
2

Turn right onto I 55 Business

1.2 mi · 3 min · South 9th Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
3

Turn right onto I 55 Business

0.2 mi · 28 sec · East Spruce Street
Use the right lane.
4

Turn left onto South 7th Street

386 ft · 14 sec · South 7th Street
5

Turn right onto East Laurel Street

0.4 mi · 1 min · East Laurel Street
Use the straight lane.
6

Turn left onto South 1st Street

410 ft · 13 sec · South 1st Street
7

Turn right onto West Myrtle Street

287 ft · 13 sec · West Myrtle Street
8

Turn left

197 ft · 14 sec
9

Arrive at destination

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 1 miles from Springfield, IL, or about 2m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 1.2 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 2 miles or 5m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 1 miles or 2m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 4m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Hawthorne Place, 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 2 miles and 5m.

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 South 9th Street for about 1.2 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 1 mi from Springfield, IL · 2m into the drive

city in Macon County, Illinois, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Decatur, IL

1 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

Decatur, IL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 2 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Decatur, IL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 1 miles from Springfield, IL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Hawthorne Place, IL

The final approach into Hawthorne Place, 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 Hawthorne Place, 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

$0.31 one way

$0.63 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 1 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $0.34 $0.69
premium $4.89 $0.38 $0.77
diesel $5.61 $0.44 $0.88

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$0

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$25–$50

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 0.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $0 in charging · 0 stops · 100% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 0.6 0 $0.21 $0.10
Efficient EV 0.5 0 $0.18 $0.08
EV Truck/SUV 0.8 0 $0.28 $0.13

Gas CO2

1 kg

EV CO2

0 kg (100% 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 data refreshed 1 day ago

Origin

Springfield, IL

Late night in Springfield on Wednesday

Local time

12:03 AM

CDT

Current temp

67°F

Partly Cloudy

SSW 14 to 18 mph 14% chance Live forecast

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 13 at 9:43PM CDT until April 18 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS St Louis MO

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 13 at 9:43PM CDT until April 19 at 1:00AM CDT by NWS St Louis MO

Destination

Hawthorne Place, IL

Late night in Hawthorne Place on Wednesday

Local time

12:03 AM

CDT

Current temp

65°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

2 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

5m 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 Hawthorne Place, IL covers 2 miles and takes about 5m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are South 9th Street, East Laurel Street, East Spruce Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 1 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 $0.31 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 5m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (I 55 Business / South 9th Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.2 miles (I 55 Business / East Spruce Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.5 miles (East Laurel Street): Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Springfield, IL to Hawthorne Place, IL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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