Origin
Springfield, IL
Morning in Springfield on Thursday
Local time
11:50 AM
CDT
Current temp
55°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Springfield, IL to Mount Pleasant, IL
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
4h 1m
Distance
197.8 mi
318 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$31
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 48m
★
6 AM
4h 1m
8 AM
4h 27m
10 AM
4h 10m
12 PM
4h 8m
3 PM
4h 11m
5 PM
4h 26m
8 PM
3h 53m
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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Mount Pleasant, IL
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Trip Overview
The drive from Springfield, IL to Mount Pleasant, IL covers 197.8 miles and takes about 4h 1m 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, North Dirksen Parkway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $30.92 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
98.9 miles from Springfield, IL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 1m. Total distance: 197.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 1m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 4h 1m drive with frequent turns across 197.8 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 37 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
North 12th Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
Navigation is easy, but the length (4h 1m) means fatigue is the real challenge. The route is 0% highway with very few tricky spots, so this is more about pacing than navigation skill.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Springfield, IL to Mount Pleasant, IL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North 12th Street | — | — |
| Clear Lake Avenue | — | — |
| North Dirksen Parkway | — | — |
| North Webster Street | — | — |
| West Park Street | — | — |
| State Route 29 | — | — |
| N 2000 East Road | — | — |
| West Washington Street | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
North 12th Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Springfield, IL and Mount Pleasant, IL.
1
Start on East Washington Street
0.2 mi
·
42 sec
·
East Washington Street
2
Turn left onto North 12th Street
0.2 mi
·
36 sec
·
North 12th Street
3
Turn straight onto Clear Lake Avenue
1.7 mi
·
3 min
·
Clear Lake Avenue
4
Turn right onto North Dirksen Parkway
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
North Dirksen Parkway
5
Turn left
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
6
Turn straight
1.8 mi
·
2 min
7
Continue straight
4.7 mi
·
7 min
8
Continue straight
1.3 mi
·
2 min
9
Continue straight
16 mi
·
19 min
10
Continue on North Webster Street
0.4 mi
·
35 sec
·
North Webster Street
11
Turn left onto West Park Street
5.3 mi
·
7 min
·
West Park Street
12
Continue on State Route 29
5.1 mi
·
7 min
·
State Route 29
13
Continue on N 2000 East Road
5.4 mi
·
7 min
·
N 2000 East Road
14
Continue on West Washington Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
West Washington Street
15
Turn right onto North Poplar Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
North Poplar Street
16
Turn straight onto Fair Avenue
0.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Fair Avenue
17
Continue on County Road 2400 E
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
County Road 2400 E
18
Continue on 300 East Road
15 mi
·
17 min
·
300 East Road
19
Continue on County Road 875 East
11 mi
·
12 min
·
County Road 875 East
20
Continue on North Kennedy Boulevard
1.5 mi
·
1 min
·
North Kennedy Boulevard
21
Turn left onto West Gallatin Street
0.5 mi
·
34 sec
·
West Gallatin Street
22
Turn right
0.1 mi
·
7 sec
23
Continue on United States Highway 51
13 mi
·
15 min
·
United States Highway 51
24
Continue on 250E
10 mi
·
11 min
·
250E
25
Turn left
7.6 mi
·
8 min
26
Take the exit left
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
27
Merge slight left
24 mi
·
26 min
28
Keep slight right to continue on Ken Gray Expressway
62 mi
·
1 hr 6 min
·
Ken Gray Expressway
29
Take the exit slight right toward IL 146: Anna, Vienna
0.2 mi
·
38 sec
·
IL 146: Anna, Vienna
30
Turn left onto 770N
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
770N
31
Continue on 765N
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
765N
32
Continue on 750N
0.3 mi
·
23 sec
·
750N
33
Continue on 745N
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
745N
34
Continue on 740N
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
740N
35
Continue on 750N
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
750N
36
Turn left onto Mt Pleasant Road
0.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Mt Pleasant Road
37
Arrive at your destination
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 98.9 miles from Springfield, IL, or about 2h into the drive.
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 44 miles or 53m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 98.9 miles or 2h in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 17m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Mount Pleasant, 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 197.8 miles and 4h 1m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 44 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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 98.9 mi from Springfield, IL · 2h into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
99 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 44 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 98.9 miles from Springfield, IL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Mount Pleasant, IL
The final approach into Mount Pleasant, 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 Mount Pleasant, 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
$30.92 one way
$61.85 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
69 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $33.95 | $67.91 |
| premium | $4.89 | $38.06 | $76.13 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $43.67 | $87.34 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$31
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$56–$81
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 69.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $21 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 59.3 | 0 | $20.77 | $9.49 |
| Efficient EV | 49.5 | 0 | $17.31 | $7.91 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 79.1 | 0 | $27.69 | $12.66 |
Gas CO2
69 kg
EV CO2
23 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
Mount Pleasant, IL
Morning in Mount Pleasant on Thursday
Local time
11:50 AM
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
20 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
4h 1m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
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 Mount Pleasant, IL covers 197.8 miles and takes about 4h 1m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are North 12th Street, Clear Lake Avenue, North Dirksen Parkway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 98.9 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 $30.92 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. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Navigation is easy, but the length (4h 1m) means fatigue is the real challenge. The route is 0% highway with very few tricky spots, so this is more about pacing than navigation skill.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Springfield, IL to Mount Pleasant, IL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Springfield, IL to Mount Pleasant, IL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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