Origin
Atwood, IL
Late night in Atwood on Tuesday
Local time
3:47 AM
CDT
Current temp
68°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Atwood, 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
1h 29m
Distance
66.6 mi
107 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 22m
★
6 AM
1h 29m
8 AM
1h 43m
10 AM
1h 34m
12 PM
1h 33m
3 PM
1h 35m
5 PM
1h 42m
8 PM
1h 25m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Atwood, IL
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Springfield, IL
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Trip Overview
This 66.6-mile drive from Atwood, IL to Springfield, IL will take approximately 1 hour and 29 minutes, making it a perfect day trip. The route is primarily highway-focused, with 95% of it on major roads like United States Route 36, Clear Lake Avenue, and North Main Street. You'll be spending about $10 on fuel for this journey. Since both your origin and destination are in the Midwest and within Illinois, expect a familiar landscape. It's a straightforward trip, ideal for those looking for an efficient way to travel between these two points without needing an overnight stay.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| United States Route 36 | 63 mi | 1h 21m |
| Clear Lake Avenue | 2.3 mi | 4m |
| North Main Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| East Jefferson Street | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| East Washington Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| County Road 950 North | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| North 7th Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
United States Route 36
— 63 mi, about 1h 21m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Atwood, IL and Springfield, IL.
1
Start on North Main Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
North Main Street
2
Turn right onto US 36
522 ft
·
8 sec
·
County Road 950 North
3
Continue on US 36
63 mi
·
1 hr 21 min
·
United States Route 36
Use the straight lane.
4
Continue on IL 97
2.3 mi
·
4 min
·
Clear Lake Avenue
Use the straight lane.
5
Continue on IL 97
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
East Jefferson Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
Turn left onto North 7th Street
406 ft
·
18 sec
·
North 7th Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
7
Turn left onto East Washington Street
0.1 mi
·
23 sec
·
East Washington Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
8
Arrive at destination
East Washington Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
33 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 15 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 33.3 miles from Atwood, IL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before United States Route 36 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 63 miles.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
3 of 33 decision points cluster between mile 0.6 and 66.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0.6 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
US 36 / County Road 950 North
Turn right onto US 36 / County Road 950 North
Navigation decision point
6
66.3 mi into trip
|
~1h 28m in
|
North 7th Street
Turn left onto North 7th Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
7
66.4 mi into trip
|
~1h 28m in
|
East Washington Street
Turn left onto East Washington Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$10.41 one way
$20.82 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
23 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $11.43 | $22.86 |
| premium | $4.89 | $12.82 | $25.63 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $14.70 | $29.41 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$10
Estimated CO2 emission: 23.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 20 | 0 | $6.99 | $3.20 |
| Efficient EV | 16.7 | 0 | $5.83 | $2.66 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 26.6 | 0 | $9.32 | $4.26 |
Gas CO2
23 kg
EV CO2
8 kg (65% 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
3:47 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
3 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
1h 29m 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?
Expect a highway-focused experience for most of this 66.6-mile journey, as 95% of the route utilizes major roadways. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is a solid 63 miles along United States Route 36. This means you'll be on a consistent, high-speed path for the majority of your travel time. The road's personality is one of efficiency, designed for covering ground quickly rather than offering varied scenery. You'll transition onto local roads like Clear Lake Avenue and North Main Street as you approach Springfield.
95% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
8 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 63 mi on United States Route 36.
How Hard Is This Drive?
1/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on United States Route 36 and Clear Lake Avenue. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 0.6 miles in near US 36 / County Road 950 North.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Atwood, IL to Springfield, IL is easy. At 1h 29m with 95% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.6 miles (US 36 / County Road 950 North): Navigation decision point; at 66.3 miles (North 7th Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 66.4 miles (East Washington Street): 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 1h 29m. Total distance: 66.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 29m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (95%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 63 miles on United States Route 36. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 2 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
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: at 0.6 miles (US 36 / County Road 950 North): Navigation decision point; at 66.3 miles (North 7th Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 66.4 miles (East Washington Street): 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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