Origin
Creve Coeur, IL
Morning in Creve Coeur on Sunday
Local time
9:36 AM
CDT
Current temp
53°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Creve Coeur, 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 25m
Distance
72.1 mi
116 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$11
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 18m
★
6 AM
1h 25m
8 AM
1h 38m
10 AM
1h 30m
12 PM
1h 28m
3 PM
1h 30m
5 PM
1h 38m
8 PM
1h 21m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Creve Coeur, IL
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Springfield, IL
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Trip Overview
This straightforward 72.1-mile drive between Creve Coeur, IL, and Springfield, IL, is an easy 1 hour and 25-minute trip, making it a perfect candidate for a day trip. You'll spend 91% of your time on the highway, primarily using I-155, I-55, and I-74 to connect these two Midwest locations. With an estimated fuel cost of around $11, this is a budget-friendly journey. The route is focused on efficient travel, so expect a practical, no-frills experience designed to get you to your destination smoothly. You won't need an overnight stop for this short distance, offering plenty of flexibility for your schedule.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 155 | 31.8 mi | 34m |
| I 55 | 28.7 mi | 31m |
| I 74 | 4.8 mi | 5m |
| Clear Lake Avenue | 2.1 mi | 4m |
| Pekin Avenue | 1.4 mi | 3m |
| East Washington Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| East Jefferson Street | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| South Main Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 155
— 31.8 mi, about 34m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Creve Coeur, IL and Springfield, IL.
1
Start on South Creve Coeur Avenue
355 ft
·
11 sec
·
South Creve Coeur Avenue
2
Turn right onto Rusche Street
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
·
Rusche Street
3
Continue on Pekin Avenue
1.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Pekin Avenue
4
Turn right onto IL 8; IL 116; IL 29
0.2 mi
·
13 sec
·
South Main Street
5
Turn right onto East Washington Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
East Washington Street
6
Take the ramp
0.5 mi
·
58 sec
7
Merge onto I 74
4.8 mi
·
5 min
·
I 74
8
Take the exit
0.7 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 155 South: Lincoln
9
Continue on I 155
32 mi
·
34 min
·
I 155
10
Merge onto I 55
29 mi
·
31 min
·
I 55
11
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
43 sec
Toward IL 97 West
12
Merge onto IL 97
2.1 mi
·
4 min
·
Clear Lake Avenue
Use the straight lane.
13
Continue on IL 97
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
East Jefferson Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
14
Turn left onto North 7th Street
406 ft
·
18 sec
·
North 7th Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
15
Turn left onto East Washington Street
0.1 mi
·
23 sec
·
East Washington Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
16
Arrive at destination
East Washington Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
36 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 16 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 36 miles from Creve Coeur, 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 95 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 71.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Rusche Street
Turn right onto Rusche Street
Navigation decision point
4
7.6 mi into trip
|
~11m in
Take the exit toward I 155 South: Lincoln
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward I 155 South: Lincoln
5
69.3 mi into trip
|
~1h 18m in
|
IL 97 / Clear Lake Avenue
Merge onto IL 97 / Clear Lake Avenue
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
6
71.9 mi into trip
|
~1h 24m in
|
North 7th Street
Turn left onto North 7th Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
7
71.9 mi into trip
|
~1h 24m in
|
East Washington Street
Turn left onto East Washington Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$11.27 one way
$22.54 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
25 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $12.38 | $24.75 |
| premium | $4.89 | $13.87 | $27.75 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $15.92 | $31.84 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$11
Estimated CO2 emission: 25.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 21.6 | 0 | $7.57 | $3.46 |
| Efficient EV | 18 | 0 | $6.31 | $2.88 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 28.8 | 0 | $10.09 | $4.61 |
Gas CO2
25 kg
EV CO2
8 kg (68% 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
9:36 AM
CDT
Current temp
78°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
25 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 25m 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 drive for most of this 72.1-mile journey. The majority of your time will be spent on interstates, with I-155, I-55, and I-74 forming the backbone of this route. The longest continuous stretch you'll encounter is 31.8 miles on I-155, so be prepared for a significant period of consistent highway speeds. This profile means the drive is geared towards efficiency rather than scenic exploration, offering a predictable and direct path between Creve Coeur and Springfield.
91% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
16 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 31.8 mi on I 155.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 155 and I 55. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Rusche Street.
Driving Effort
5/10
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 72.1 miles you will encounter 9 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 0.1 miles (Rusche Street): Navigation decision point; at 7.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 69.3 miles (IL 97 / Clear Lake Avenue): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
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 25m. Total distance: 72.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 25m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (91%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 31.8 miles on I 155. 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: at 0.1 miles (Rusche Street): Navigation decision point; at 7.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 69.3 miles (IL 97 / Clear Lake Avenue): Merge point - match speed before joining. 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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