Origin
Warsaw, IL
Night in Warsaw on Wednesday
Local time
11:38 PM
CDT
Current temp
75°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Warsaw, IL to Springfield, IL
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
2h 20m
Distance
118.3 mi
190 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$18
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 11m
★
6 AM
2h 20m
8 AM
2h 40m
10 AM
2h 27m
12 PM
2h 25m
3 PM
2h 28m
5 PM
2h 39m
8 PM
2h 14m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Warsaw, IL
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Springfield, IL
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Trip Overview
The drive from Warsaw, IL to Springfield, IL covers 118.3 miles and takes about 2h 20m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on North 6th Street, Highway 32, Warsaw Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $18.49 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
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
59.1 miles from Warsaw, IL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 10m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 2h 20m drive with frequent turns across 118.3 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 26 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
North 6th 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.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Warsaw, IL to Springfield, IL is easy. At 2h 20m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Warsaw, IL to Springfield, IL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North 6th Street | — | — |
| Highway 32 | — | — |
| Warsaw Road | — | — |
| Keokuk Street | — | — |
| Highway 136 | — | — |
| West Maine Street | — | — |
| Buchanan Street | — | — |
| E County Road 1500 | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
North 6th Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Warsaw, IL and Springfield, IL.
1
Start on Main Street
49 ft
·
7 sec
·
Main Street
2
Turn left onto North 6th Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
North 6th Street
3
Continue on County Highway 32
3.7 mi
·
6 min
·
County Highway 32
4
Continue on Warsaw Road
0.5 mi
·
57 sec
·
Warsaw Road
5
Turn right
0.6 mi
·
58 sec
6
Keep slight right to continue on Keokuk Street
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Keokuk Street
7
Continue on US Highway 136
3.6 mi
·
5 min
·
US Highway 136
8
Continue on West Maine Street
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
West Maine Street
9
Continue on US Highway 136
4.9 mi
·
7 min
·
US Highway 136
10
Continue on Buchanan Street
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Buchanan Street
11
Continue on E County Road 1500
0.6 mi
·
52 sec
·
E County Road 1500
12
Take the ramp slight left
85 ft
·
4 sec
13
Turn left
0.4 mi
·
53 sec
14
Merge slight left onto Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
21 mi
·
24 min
·
Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
15
Take the exit slight right
0.6 mi
·
56 sec
16
Turn right
3.6 mi
·
6 min
17
Turn right onto West Side Square
0.1 mi
·
22 sec
·
West Side Square
18
Turn right onto East Jackson Street
2.8 mi
·
3 min
·
East Jackson Street
19
Turn right onto East 1500th Street
35 mi
·
48 min
·
East 1500th Street
20
Continue straight
25 mi
·
35 min
21
Continue straight
11 mi
·
16 min
22
Continue straight
0.9 mi
·
1 min
23
Continue straight
8.1 mi
·
13 min
24
Turn right onto North 7th Street
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
·
North 7th Street
25
Turn left onto East Washington Street
0.1 mi
·
24 sec
·
East Washington Street
26
Arrive at your destination
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 59.1 miles from Warsaw, IL, or about 1h 10m 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 26 miles or 30m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 59.1 miles or 1h 10m 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 54m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Springfield, IL than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Warsaw, 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 Warsaw, IL
This is one driving day of about 118.3 miles and 2h 20m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 26 miles from Warsaw, IL.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 59.1 mi from Warsaw, IL · 1h 10m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
59 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 26 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 59.1 miles from Warsaw, IL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Springfield, IL
The final approach into Springfield, 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 Springfield, 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
$18.49 one way
$36.99 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
41 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $20.31 | $40.61 |
| premium | $4.89 | $22.77 | $45.53 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $26.12 | $52.24 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$18
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$43–$68
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 41.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $12 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 35.5 | 0 | $12.42 | $5.68 |
| Efficient EV | 29.6 | 0 | $10.35 | $4.73 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 47.3 | 0 | $16.56 | $7.57 |
Gas CO2
41 kg
EV CO2
14 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
Springfield, IL
Night in Springfield on Wednesday
Local time
11:38 PM
CDT
Current temp
55°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 cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
2h 20m 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 Warsaw, IL to Springfield, IL covers 118.3 miles and takes about 2h 20m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are North 6th Street, Highway 32, Warsaw Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 59.1 miles from Warsaw, IL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $18.49 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 Warsaw, IL to Springfield, IL is easy. At 2h 20m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Warsaw, IL to Springfield, IL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Warsaw, IL to Springfield, IL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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