Origin
Springfield, IL
Afternoon in Springfield on Thursday
Local time
1:48 PM
CDT
Current temp
55°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Springfield, IL to Kingston, IL
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
1h 55m
Distance
90.7 mi
146 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$14
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 47m
★
6 AM
1h 56m
8 AM
2h 12m
10 AM
2h 1m
12 PM
2h 0m
3 PM
2h 2m
5 PM
2h 12m
8 PM
1h 51m
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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Kingston, IL
Nicolas Foster
Trip Overview
The drive from Springfield, IL to Kingston, IL covers 90.7 miles and takes about 1h 55m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 72, East 2400th Street, Twnshp 1700E for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 76.6 miles on I 72. At current regular gas prices, budget about $14.18 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.
Midpoint
45.3 miles from Springfield, IL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 54m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 55m. Total distance: 90.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 55m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (85%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
This is a 1h 55m highway drive covering 90.7 miles, with most of the trip on I 72 and East 2400th Street. The longest continuous stretch is about 76.6 miles on I 72.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 16 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 72 is the longest continuous segment at about 76.6 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 72 and East 2400th Street. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near South 11th Street.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 55m drive. You will face about 9 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 4.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 81.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 9 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
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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
Keep slight right at fork toward I 72 West: Jacksonville
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward I 72 West: Jacksonville
4
81.3 mi into trip
|
~1h 32m in
Take the exit toward Barry
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward Barry
4
81.7 mi into trip
|
~1h 33m in
|
Township Road 1745E
Turn right onto Township Road 1745E
Navigation decision point
4
89.5 mi into trip
|
~1h 52m in
|
North 400th Avenue
Turn right onto North 400th Avenue
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 Kingston, IL, road signs begin pointing toward Barry along the way.
Barry
81.3 mi in
|
~1h 32m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 72 | 76.6 mi | 1h 22m |
| East 2400th Street | 4.1 mi | 9m |
| Twnshp 1700E | 3.2 mi | 7m |
| South 11th Street | 3 mi | 6m |
| North 400th Avenue | 1 mi | 2m |
| I 55 Business | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Township Road 1745E | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| East Stevenson Drive | 0.4 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 72
— 76.6 mi, about 1h 22m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Springfield, IL and Kingston, 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 right at fork
0.4 mi
·
43 sec
Toward I 72 West: Jacksonville
8
Merge onto I 72; US 36
77 mi
·
1 hr 22 min
·
I 72; US 36
9
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
Toward Barry
10
Turn right onto Township Road 1745E
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Township Road 1745E
11
Continue on Twnshp 1700E
3.2 mi
·
7 min
·
Twnshp 1700E
12
Continue on East 2400th Street
4.1 mi
·
9 min
·
East 2400th Street
13
Turn right onto North 400th Avenue
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
North 400th Avenue
14
Turn left onto East 2500th Street
487 ft
·
23 sec
·
East 2500th Street
15
Turn right onto North 408th Avenue
0.1 mi
·
27 sec
·
North 408th Avenue
16
Arrive at destination
North 408th Avenue
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 45.3 miles from Springfield, IL, or about 54m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 76.6 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 20 miles or 26m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 45.3 miles or 54m 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 25m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Kingston, IL than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Springfield, IL so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Springfield, IL
This is one driving day of about 90.7 miles and 1h 55m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 20 miles from Springfield, IL.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 72 for about 76.6 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 45.3 mi from Springfield, IL · 54m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
45 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 20 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 45.3 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 72 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 76.6 miles.
Arriving in Kingston, IL
The final approach into Kingston, IL usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$14.18 one way
$28.36 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
32 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $15.57 | $31.14 |
| premium | $4.89 | $17.45 | $34.91 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $20.03 | $40.05 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$14
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$39–$64
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 31.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $10 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 27.2 | 0 | $9.52 | $4.35 |
| Efficient EV | 22.7 | 0 | $7.94 | $3.63 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 36.3 | 0 | $12.70 | $5.80 |
Gas CO2
32 kg
EV CO2
11 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.
Destination
Kingston, IL
Afternoon in Kingston on Thursday
Local time
1:48 PM
CDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
74°F
Jacksonville, IL
45 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
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
19 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 55m 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 Kingston, IL covers 90.7 miles and takes about 1h 55m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 72, East 2400th Street, Twnshp 1700E. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 45.3 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 $14.18 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 55m drive. You will face about 9 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 4.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 81.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
On the drive from Springfield, IL to Kingston, IL, road signs begin pointing toward Barry along the way.
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