Origin
Ashland, IL
Late night in Ashland on Tuesday
Local time
5:59 AM
CDT
Current temp
70°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Ashland, IL to Springfield, IL
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
33m
Distance
20.9 mi
34 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 31m
★
6 AM
0h 34m
8 AM
0h 40m
10 AM
0h 36m
12 PM
0h 35m
3 PM
0h 36m
5 PM
0h 39m
8 PM
0h 32m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Ashland, IL
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Springfield, IL
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Trip Overview
If you are planning a quick excursion from Ashland to Springfield, you are looking at a straightforward 20.9-mile trip that typically takes about 33 minutes. This route is perfectly suited for a single-day outing, as the travel time is minimal enough to allow for plenty of flexibility at your destination. You will primarily utilize IL 125, IL 97, and East Fremont Street to navigate between these two Midwest locations. With a fuel budget of approximately $3, it is a very economical drive that won't strain your wallet. Since the entire journey stays within Illinois, you can expect a familiar, consistent driving experience throughout the commute.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| IL 125 | 11.9 mi | 17m |
| IL 97 | 8.1 mi | 13m |
| East Fremont Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| South Yates Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| North 7th Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| East Washington Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| West Washington Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
IL 125
— 11.9 mi, about 17m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ashland, IL and Springfield, IL.
1
Start on West Washington Street
194 ft
·
13 sec
·
West Washington Street
2
Turn left onto South Yates Street
0.2 mi
·
43 sec
·
South Yates Street
3
Turn right onto East Fremont Street
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
·
East Fremont Street
4
At end of road, turn right onto IL 125
11 mi
·
16 min
·
IL 125
Use the left lane.
5
Continue on IL 125
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
IL 125
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
Continue on IL 97
8.1 mi
·
13 min
·
IL 97
Use the straight lane.
7
Turn right onto North 7th Street
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
·
North 7th Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
8
Turn left onto East Washington Street
0.1 mi
·
23 sec
·
East Washington Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
9
Arrive at destination
East Washington Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 55 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 20.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
South Yates Street
Turn left onto South Yates Street
Navigation decision point
3
0.3 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
East Fremont Street
Turn right onto East Fremont Street
Navigation decision point
6
0.6 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
IL 125
At end of road, turn right onto IL 125
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
20.6 mi into trip
|
~33m in
|
North 7th Street
Turn right onto North 7th Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
7
20.8 mi into trip
|
~33m in
|
East Washington Street
Turn left onto East Washington Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.27 one way
$6.53 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $3.59 | $7.18 |
| premium | $4.89 | $4.02 | $8.04 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.61 | $9.23 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.3 | 0 | $2.19 | $1.00 |
| Efficient EV | 5.2 | 0 | $1.83 | $0.84 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8.4 | 0 | $2.93 | $1.34 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% 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 Tuesday
Local time
5:59 AM
CDT
Current temp
71°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
1 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
33m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
This is a highway-focused drive, with 96% of your time spent on main thoroughfares. You will spend the bulk of your momentum on the longest uninterrupted stretch, which covers 11.9 miles along IL 125. Because the route is so concentrated on highways, you should expect a steady pace rather than a series of technical turns or local stop-and-go traffic. The transition from the rural feel of Ashland to the more structured environment of Springfield happens efficiently as you move through these primary roads. It is a no-nonsense commute designed for getting you to your destination as reliably as possible.
96% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
9 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 11.9 mi on IL 125.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on IL 125 and IL 97. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near South Yates Street.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 33m drive. You will face about 5 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (South Yates Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (East Fremont Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.6 miles (IL 125): Lane positioning matters here.
About the Cities
Arriving in Springfield, IL
Full guide →Founded 1840
Springfield is a city in the center of the state of Illinois. It is the state's capital — not Chicago — and the county seat of Sangamon County. Springfield is best known for its most famous resident, Abraham Lincoln, and there are several historic sites that are dedicated to him.
Top landmarks
- • Illinois State Capitol — state capitol building of the U.S. state of Illinois
- • Lincoln Tomb — tomb of U.S. president Abraham Lincoln in Springfield, Illinois, United States
- • Lincoln Home National Historic Site — national historic site in Illinois, USA
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 33m. Total distance: 20.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
33m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (96%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 11.9 miles on IL 125. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (South Yates Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (East Fremont Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.6 miles (IL 125): Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Springfield 1908 Race Riot National Monument. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Springfield, IL before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner 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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