Origin
Taylorville, IL
Late night in Taylorville on Saturday
Local time
12:57 AM
CDT
Current temp
55°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Taylorville, IL to Springfield, IL
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
38m
Distance
27.7 mi
45 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 36m
★
6 AM
0h 39m
8 AM
0h 45m
10 AM
0h 41m
12 PM
0h 41m
3 PM
0h 42m
5 PM
0h 45m
8 PM
0h 37m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Taylorville, IL
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Springfield, IL
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Trip Overview
Taylorville, IL to Springfield, IL is 27.7 miles and takes about 38m via West Springfield Road/IL 29/Clear Lake Avenue, with a fuel budget near $4 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within Illinois, connecting two Midwest towns. You'll find the drive is a mixed bag, featuring both highway and local road sections. It’s a straightforward journey, perfect for a quick transfer or a brief excursion between these two points. Consider this route for its simplicity and minimal time commitment.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 38m. Total distance: 27.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
38m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (32%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
This drive offers a mixed character, with 32% of the route on highways. You'll encounter stretches of faster driving, but also more localized roads. The longest continuous segment you'll navigate is 15.7 miles on West Springfield Road. As you progress, expect the scenery to shift from more open areas to the approaches of Springfield. The blend of road types means you’ll experience varied driving conditions without any single section becoming overly monotonous.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 13 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
West Springfield Road is the longest continuous segment at about 15.7 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 4 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near IL 29 / West Park Street.
Driving Effort
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 27.7 miles you will encounter 4 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (IL 29 / West Park Street): Navigation decision point; at 25.2 miles (IL 97 / Clear Lake Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 27.4 miles (North 7th Street): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
4 of 4 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
IL 29 / West Park Street
Turn left onto IL 29 / West Park Street
Navigation decision point
4
25.2 mi into trip
|
~33m in
|
IL 97 / Clear Lake Avenue
Turn left onto IL 97 / Clear Lake Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
27.4 mi into trip
|
~38m in
|
North 7th Street
Turn left onto North 7th Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
7
27.5 mi into trip
|
~38m in
|
East Washington Street
Turn left onto East Washington Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| West Springfield Road | 15.7 mi | 18m |
| IL 29 | 8.8 mi | 12m |
| Clear Lake Avenue | 1.8 mi | 3m |
| North Webster Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| East Jefferson Street | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| South Main Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| East Washington Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| West Park Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
West Springfield Road
— 15.7 mi, about 18m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Taylorville, IL and Springfield, IL.
1
Start on South Main Street
0.2 mi
·
58 sec
·
South Main Street
2
Turn left onto IL 29
0.1 mi
·
7 sec
·
West Park Street
3
Turn right onto IL 29
0.4 mi
·
32 sec
·
North Webster Street
4
Continue on IL 29
16 mi
·
18 min
·
West Springfield Road
Use the straight lane.
5
Continue on IL 29
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
IL 29
Use the straight lane.
6
Continue on IL 29
5.4 mi
·
7 min
·
IL 29
Use the straight lane.
7
Continue on IL 29
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
IL 29
Use the straight lane.
8
Turn straight onto IL 29
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
IL 29
9
Turn left onto IL 97
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Clear Lake Avenue
Use the left lane.
10
Continue on IL 97
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
East Jefferson Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
11
Turn left onto North 7th Street
406 ft
·
18 sec
·
North 7th Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
12
Turn left onto East Washington Street
0.1 mi
·
23 sec
·
East Washington Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
13
Arrive at destination
East Washington Street
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.33 one way
$8.66 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $4.75 | $9.51 |
| premium | $4.89 | $5.33 | $10.66 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.12 | $12.23 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.3 | 0 | $2.91 | $1.33 |
| Efficient EV | 6.9 | 0 | $2.42 | $1.11 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11.1 | 0 | $3.88 | $1.77 |
Gas CO2
10 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (70% 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
Springfield, IL
Late night in Springfield on Saturday
Local time
12:57 AM
CDT
Current temp
86°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
S 18 mph
31% chance
Live forecast
Tornado Warning
Tornado Warning issued April 17 at 4:55PM CDT until April 17 at 5:15PM CDT by NWS Chicago IL
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued April 17 at 4:52PM CDT until April 17 at 5:00PM CDT by NWS St Louis MO
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
31 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
38m 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 Taylorville, IL to Springfield, IL covers 27.7 miles and takes about 38m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are West Springfield Road, IL 29, Clear Lake Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 13.8 miles from Taylorville, IL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $4.33 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 27.7 miles you will encounter 4 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (IL 29 / West Park Street): Navigation decision point; at 25.2 miles (IL 97 / Clear Lake Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 27.4 miles (North 7th Street): Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Taylorville, IL to Springfield, IL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Springfield 1908 Race Riot National Monument.
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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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