Drive Time
3h 59m
Distance
166.8 mi
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$25
one way
The drive from Springfield, IL to Richwoods, IL covers 166.8 miles and takes about 3h 59m 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 $24.76 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
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
83.4 miles from Springfield, IL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 59m into the drive .
Expect a 3h 59m drive with frequent turns across 166.8 miles of local and secondary roads.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North 12th Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Clear Lake Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| North Dirksen Parkway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| North Webster Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| West Park Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| State Route 29 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| N 2000 East Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| West Washington Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Step-by-step road directions between Springfield, IL and Richwoods, IL.
Start on East Washington Street
Turn left onto North 12th Street
Turn straight onto Clear Lake Avenue
Turn right onto North Dirksen Parkway
Turn left
Turn straight
Continue straight
Continue straight
Continue straight
Continue on North Webster Street
Turn left onto West Park Street
Continue on State Route 29
Continue on N 2000 East Road
Continue on West Washington Street
Turn right onto North Poplar Street
Turn straight onto Fair Avenue
Continue on County Road 2400 E
Continue on 300 East Road
Continue on County Road 875 East
Continue on North Kennedy Boulevard
Take the exit slight left toward I-70 East: Effingham
Merge slight left onto Interstate 70
Take the exit slight right toward Fayette Avenue
Keep slight right
Turn straight onto Fayette Avenue
Turn right onto South Willow Street
Continue on County Road 1300
Continue on West Center Street
Turn slight right
Turn straight onto North 1100th Avenue
Continue on East Main Street
Continue on W Main St
Continue on East 1050th Avenue
Continue on West Main Street
Continue on East 1050th Ave
Continue on North Washington Street
Continue on West Washington Street
Continue on West Franklin Street
Turn right onto North Jackson Street
Turn left onto East 700th Avenue
At the end of the road, turn left onto North 2000th Street
Turn right onto East 720th Avenue
Continue on East 675th Avenue
Turn left onto North 2100th Street
Turn right onto East 700th Avenue
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 54m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 83.4 miles or 1h 59m 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 16m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Richwoods, 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 166.8 miles and 3h 59m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 83.4 mi from Springfield, IL · 1h 59m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
83 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 83.4 miles from Springfield, IL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
The final approach into Richwoods, 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 Richwoods, IL.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$24.76 one way
$49.53 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $27.93 | $55.86 |
| premium | $4.65 | $30.56 | $61.12 |
| diesel | $5.30 | $34.83 | $69.66 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$25
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$50–$75
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 58.4 kg one way.
Driving Electric?
About $18 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 50 | 0 | $17.51 | $8.01 |
| Efficient EV | 41.7 | 0 | $14.60 | $6.67 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 66.7 | 0 | $23.35 | $10.68 |
Gas CO2
58 kg
EV CO2
20 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. If you're planning ahead, check the forecast closer to your travel date.
Origin
Morning in Springfield on Saturday
Local time
6:33 AM
CDT
Current temp
55°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Destination
Morning in Richwoods on Saturday
Local time
6:33 AM
CDT
Current temp
58°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Along the Route
55°F
Decatur, IL
83 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
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
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