Origin
Springfield, IL
Evening in Springfield on Friday
Local time
6:57 PM
CDT
Current temp
78°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Springfield, IL to Petersburg, IL
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
36m
Distance
22.6 mi
36 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 34m
★
6 AM
0h 37m
8 AM
0h 43m
10 AM
0h 39m
12 PM
0h 39m
3 PM
0h 39m
5 PM
0h 43m
8 PM
0h 35m
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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Petersburg, IL
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Trip Overview
This short 22.6-mile drive from Springfield, IL to Petersburg, IL takes about 36 minutes, making it a perfect day trip. You'll primarily be on IL 97, with segments of East Jefferson Street and North 9th Street within Springfield. With a modest fuel cost estimated at $4, this highway-focused journey is efficient and straightforward. Since it’s a quick trip within the Midwest region, you won't need an overnight stay; you can easily complete this route and return on the same day. It's a practical option for a brief excursion.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 36m. Total distance: 22.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
36m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (64%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
Expect a highway-focused drive for most of this journey, with 64% of the route utilizing higher-speed roads. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 14.4 miles on IL 97, offering a consistent pace. This route is designed for efficient travel rather than winding scenic byways. You’ll experience a predictable drive with minimal complex transitions, allowing for a straightforward experience behind the wheel as you transition from urban streets to the main highway.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 6 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
IL 97 is the longest continuous segment at about 14.4 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on IL 97 and East Jefferson Street. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near I 55 Business / North 9th Street.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Springfield, IL to Petersburg, IL is easy. At 36m with 64% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (I 55 Business / North 9th Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (IL 97 / East Jefferson Street): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
2 of 2 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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I 55 Business / North 9th Street
Turn left onto I 55 Business / North 9th Street
Navigation decision point
6
0.1 mi into trip
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IL 97 / East Jefferson Street
Turn left onto IL 97 / East Jefferson Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| IL 97 | 14.4 mi | 22m |
| East Jefferson Street | 8.1 mi | 14m |
| North 9th Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| East Washington Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| South 6th Street | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
IL 97
— 14.4 mi, about 22m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Springfield, IL and Petersburg, IL.
1
Start on East Washington Street
35 ft
·
6 sec
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East Washington Street
2
Turn left onto I 55 Business
407 ft
·
19 sec
·
North 9th Street
3
Turn left onto IL 97
8.1 mi
·
14 min
·
East Jefferson Street
Use the left lane.
4
Continue on IL 97
12 mi
·
17 min
·
IL 97
5
Continue on IL 97; IL 123
2.8 mi
·
4 min
·
IL 97; IL 123
6
Arrive at destination
IL 97; IL 123
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.53 one way
$7.07 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $3.88 | $7.76 |
| premium | $4.89 | $4.35 | $8.70 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.99 | $9.98 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.8 | 0 | $2.37 | $1.08 |
| Efficient EV | 5.7 | 0 | $1.98 | $0.90 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9 | 0 | $3.16 | $1.45 |
Gas CO2
8 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (63% 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
Petersburg, IL
Evening in Petersburg on Friday
Local time
6:57 PM
CDT
Current temp
75°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
3 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
36m 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 Petersburg, IL covers 22.6 miles and takes about 36m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are IL 97, East Jefferson Street, North 9th 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 11.3 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 $3.53 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.
The drive from Springfield, IL to Petersburg, IL is easy. At 36m with 64% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (I 55 Business / North 9th Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (IL 97 / East Jefferson Street): Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Springfield, IL to Petersburg, IL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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