Origin
Carrollton, IL
Morning in Carrollton on Sunday
Local time
9:16 AM
CDT
Current temp
75°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Carrollton, IL to Springfield, IL
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 22m
Distance
67.2 mi
108 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$11
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 17m
★
6 AM
1h 23m
8 AM
1h 36m
10 AM
1h 27m
12 PM
1h 26m
3 PM
1h 28m
5 PM
1h 35m
8 PM
1h 19m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Carrollton, IL
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Springfield, IL
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Trip Overview
This 67.2-mile drive from Carrollton, IL to Springfield, IL is a straightforward trip through the Midwest, easily completed in about 1 hour and 22 minutes. With a projected fuel cost of around $10, it's an economical option for a day trip, eliminating the need for an overnight stay. The route primarily utilizes I 72 and United States Route 67, offering a mixed driving experience. You'll find this journey to be a practical and efficient way to travel between these two Illinois locations. Given its manageable length and minimal cost, it's an accessible option for most travelers.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 72 | 30.1 mi | 32m |
| Main Street | 11.9 mi | 13m |
| United States Route 67 | 8.1 mi | 9m |
| Wabash Avenue | 2.5 mi | 4m |
| South State Avenue | 2.4 mi | 2m |
| West Washington Street | 2.3 mi | 6m |
| 1440 E | 2.3 mi | 2m |
| Veterans Parkway | 1.4 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
I 72
— 30.1 mi, about 32m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Carrollton, IL and Springfield, IL.
1
Start on IL 108
159 ft
·
5 sec
·
North Main Street
2
Turn right onto US 67
0.5 mi
·
34 sec
·
North 5th Street
3
Continue on US 67
8.1 mi
·
9 min
·
United States Route 67
4
Continue on US 67
1.4 mi
·
1 min
·
South Main Street
5
Continue on US 67
2.4 mi
·
2 min
·
South State Avenue
6
Continue on US 67
1.4 mi
·
1 min
·
South State Street
7
Continue on US 67
2.3 mi
·
2 min
·
1440 E
8
Continue on US 67
12 mi
·
13 min
·
Main Street
9
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 72 East: Quincy
10
Merge onto I 72; US 36
30 mi
·
32 min
·
I 72; US 36
11
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
31 sec
Toward Springfield, Loami
12
Turn left onto Old Route 54
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
·
Old Route 54
13
Continue on Wabash Avenue
2.5 mi
·
4 min
·
Wabash Avenue
Use the left lane.
14
Turn left onto IL 4
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Veterans Parkway
15
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
16
Turn straight onto West Monroe Street
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
West Monroe Street
Use the straight lane.
17
Turn left onto Chatham Road
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
·
Chatham Road
Use the left lane.
18
Turn right onto West Washington Street
1.4 mi
·
3 min
·
West Washington Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
19
At end of road, turn left onto North Lewis Street
83 ft
·
4 sec
·
North Lewis Street
Use the left lane.
20
Turn right onto West Washington Street
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
West Washington Street
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
21
Arrive at destination
East Washington Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
34 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 33.6 miles from Carrollton, IL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 125 decision points cluster between mile 58.7 and 66.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
58.7 mi into trip
|
~1h 5m in
Take the exit toward Springfield, Loami
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward Springfield, Loami
5
64.7 mi into trip
|
~1h 16m in
|
Chatham Road
Turn left onto Chatham Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
64.9 mi into trip
|
~1h 16m in
|
West Washington Street
Turn right onto West Washington Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
66.3 mi into trip
|
~1h 20m in
|
North Lewis Street
At end of road, turn left onto North Lewis Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
66.3 mi into trip
|
~1h 20m in
|
West Washington Street
Turn right onto West Washington Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$10.51 one way
$21.01 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
24 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $11.54 | $23.07 |
| premium | $4.89 | $12.93 | $25.86 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $14.84 | $29.67 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$11
Estimated CO2 emission: 23.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 20.2 | 0 | $7.06 | $3.23 |
| Efficient EV | 16.8 | 0 | $5.88 | $2.69 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 26.9 | 0 | $9.41 | $4.30 |
Gas CO2
24 kg
EV CO2
8 kg (67% 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
Morning in Springfield on Sunday
Local time
9:16 AM
CDT
Current temp
38°F
Mostly Clear then Patchy Frost
W 8 mph
0% chance
Live forecast
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 18 at 10:25PM CDT by NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 18 at 10:23PM CDT by NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
74°F
Jacksonville, IL
34 mi in
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
37 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
1h 22m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
The drive features a 60% highway share, predominantly on I 72, which allows for steady progress. You'll encounter stretches like the longest uninterrupted segment of 30.1 miles on I 72, offering a consistent pace. The profile is described as a mixed drive, suggesting a blend of faster highway sections and potentially more localized roads as you approach your destination. This variety means you'll experience both efficient travel and a more grounded sense of place. The road's personality shifts from open highway to more integrated local thoroughfares.
60% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
21 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 30.1 mi on I 72.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 12 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 58.7 miles in.
Driving Effort
6/10
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 67.2 miles you will encounter 12 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 58.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 64.7 miles (Chatham Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 64.9 miles (West Washington Street): Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
702 ft
469 ft
Total Climb
272 ft
Total Descent
292 ft
Highest Point
702 ft
~19.2 mi in
Elevation Range
233 ft
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Carrollton, IL to Springfield, IL, road signs begin pointing toward Loami along the way.
Loami
58.7 mi in
|
~1h 5m
About the Cities
Arriving in Springfield, IL
Full guide →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.
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 22m. Total distance: 67.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 22m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (60%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 30.1 miles on I 72. 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.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Springfield, IL before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
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 58.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 64.7 miles (Chatham Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 64.9 miles (West 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, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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