Origin
Griggsville, IL
Morning in Griggsville on Tuesday
Local time
8:45 AM
CDT
Current temp
69°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Griggsville, 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 25m
Distance
68.3 mi
110 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$11
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 19m
★
6 AM
1h 26m
8 AM
1h 39m
10 AM
1h 31m
12 PM
1h 29m
3 PM
1h 31m
5 PM
1h 39m
8 PM
1h 22m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Griggsville, IL
Tom Fisk
Springfield, IL
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
This 68.3-mile drive from Griggsville, IL, to Springfield, IL, is a straightforward 1-hour and 25-minute journey, making it an ideal day trip. With a fuel cost estimated at $12, it's an economical option for exploring the Midwest. The route primarily utilizes I 72, with brief segments on South Wall Street and Wabash Avenue. Given its short duration and lack of required stops, you'll have plenty of flexibility to spend your time at your destination. This trip offers a simple transition within the state of Illinois.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 72 | 55.8 mi | 59m |
| South Wall Street | 3.2 mi | 6m |
| Wabash Avenue | 2.5 mi | 4m |
| West Washington Street | 2.3 mi | 6m |
| Veterans Parkway | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| West Monroe Street | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| West Quincy Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Old Route 54 | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 72
— 55.8 mi, about 59m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Griggsville, IL and Springfield, IL.
1
Start on this road
192 ft
·
19 sec
·
this road
2
Turn left onto North Stanford Street
219 ft
·
11 sec
·
North Stanford Street
3
Turn right onto IL 107
0.3 mi
·
54 sec
·
West Quincy Street
4
Turn left onto IL 107
3.2 mi
·
6 min
·
South Wall Street
5
Continue on US 54
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
·
US 54
6
Turn left
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
Toward I 72 East, US 36 East: Springfield
Use the left lane.
7
Merge onto I 72; US 36
56 mi
·
59 min
·
I 72; US 36
8
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
31 sec
Toward Springfield, Loami
9
Turn left onto Old Route 54
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
·
Old Route 54
10
Continue on Wabash Avenue
2.5 mi
·
4 min
·
Wabash Avenue
Use the left lane.
11
Turn left onto IL 4
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Veterans Parkway
12
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
13
Turn straight onto West Monroe Street
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
West Monroe Street
Use the straight lane.
14
Turn left onto Chatham Road
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
·
Chatham Road
Use the left lane.
15
Turn right onto West Washington Street
1.4 mi
·
3 min
·
West Washington Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
16
At end of road, turn left onto North Lewis Street
83 ft
·
4 sec
·
North Lewis Street
Use the left lane.
17
Turn right onto West Washington Street
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
West Washington Street
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
18
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 34.2 miles from Griggsville, 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 145 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 67.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
North Stanford Street
Turn left onto North Stanford Street
Navigation decision point
8
3.8 mi into trip
|
~8m in
Turn left toward I 72 East, US 36 East: Springfield
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the left lane.
Toward I 72 East, US 36 East: Springfield
6
66 mi into trip
|
~1h 19m in
|
West Washington Street
Turn right onto West Washington Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
67.4 mi into trip
|
~1h 23m in
|
North Lewis Street
At end of road, turn left onto North Lewis Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
67.5 mi into trip
|
~1h 23m in
|
West Washington Street
Turn right onto West Washington Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$10.68 one way
$21.36 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
24 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $11.72 | $23.45 |
| premium | $4.89 | $13.14 | $26.29 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $15.08 | $30.16 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$11
Estimated CO2 emission: 23.9 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 | 20.5 | 0 | $7.17 | $3.28 |
| Efficient EV | 17.1 | 0 | $5.98 | $2.73 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 27.3 | 0 | $9.56 | $4.37 |
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 Tuesday
Local time
8:45 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
2 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 this trip, with 84% of the journey taking place on interstates. The majority of your time will be spent on I 72, including a continuous stretch of 55.8 miles. While the highway dominates, you'll experience brief transitions onto local roads like South Wall Street and Wabash Avenue as you enter and exit your starting and ending points. This profile suggests a relatively consistent driving experience focused on efficient travel.
84% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
18 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 55.8 mi on I 72.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 72 and South Wall Street. You will hit about 14 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near North Stanford Street.
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 68.3 miles you will encounter 14 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: near the start (North Stanford Street): Navigation decision point; at 3.8 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 66 miles (West Washington Street): Lane positioning matters here.
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 Griggsville, IL to Springfield, IL, road signs begin pointing toward Loami along the way.
Loami
59.8 mi in
|
~1h 8m
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 25m. Total distance: 68.3 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 (84%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 55.8 miles on I 72. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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: near the start (North Stanford Street): Navigation decision point; at 3.8 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 66 miles (West Washington Street): Lane positioning matters here.
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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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