Road Trips from Springfield, IL
Where to drive next — curated by how much time you have and what you're in the mood for.
Total Routes
63
Shortest
0.4h
With Parks Nearby
46
Under 2 hours
18 total in this range
Full-day getaway
36 total in this range
Camp Point, IL
2h 6m82.6 mi one way
Chatsworth, IL
2h 20m115.5 mi one way
Bennington, IL
3h 52m174.8 mi one way
La Harpe, IL
2h 35m106.1 mi one way
Ottawa, IL
2h 40m143 mi one way
Weekend trip
9 total in this range
Prairie Grove, IL
4h 28m212.5 mi one way
Louisville, KY
5h 55m321.6 mi one way
Fox Lake, IL
4h 26m230.5 mi one way
Richmond, IL
4h 33m238.7 mi one way
Venetian Village, IL
4h 33m229.2 mi one way
Browse by Mood
City of Greenville, IL
1h 50m77.5 mi one way
Camp Point, IL
2h 6m82.6 mi one way
Chatsworth, IL
2h 20m115.5 mi one way
Prairie Grove, IL
4h 28m212.5 mi one way
Louisville, KY
5h 55m321.6 mi one way
Ottawa, IL
2h 40m143 mi one way
Evergreen Park, IL
3h 44m194.7 mi one way
Fox Lake, IL
4h 26m230.5 mi one way
When to Go
Spring
Long daylight returns and parks begin peak bloom.
Summer
Fewer closures but plan for heat and heavier traffic.
Fall
Cooler temps and foliage make it the underrated season here.
Winter
Shorter days — prioritize shorter drives or southbound routes.
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