Origin
Haynes, IL
Morning in Haynes on Sunday
Local time
9:16 AM
CDT
Current temp
76°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Haynes, 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
29m
Distance
20.9 mi
34 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 27m
★
6 AM
0h 29m
8 AM
0h 34m
10 AM
0h 31m
12 PM
0h 30m
3 PM
0h 31m
5 PM
0h 34m
8 PM
0h 28m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Haynes, IL
Yusuf Çelik
Springfield, IL
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Trip Overview
Haynes, IL to Springfield, IL is 20.9 miles and takes about 29 minutes via I 72, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This quick trip stays within the Midwest region, specifically in Illinois, making it a straightforward journey. Expect a drive that's primarily on the interstate, so it's less about scenic detours and more about efficient travel. It's a perfect option for a short hop between these two points, ideal for a day trip or adding onto another local excursion.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 72 | 10.9 mi | 11m |
| Old Route 36 | 5.6 mi | 7m |
| Clear Lake Avenue | 2.3 mi | 4m |
| South Main Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| East Jefferson Street | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Buffalo Mechanicsburg Road | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Elm Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| East Washington Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 72
— 10.9 mi, about 11m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Haynes, IL and Springfield, IL.
1
Start on Borden Road
348 ft
·
16 sec
·
Borden Road
2
Turn right
293 ft
·
17 sec
3
Turn left onto Old Route 36
5.6 mi
·
7 min
·
Old Route 36
4
Continue on Elm Street
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
Elm Street
5
Turn left onto South Main Street
0.4 mi
·
56 sec
·
South Main Street
6
Continue on Buffalo Mechanicsburg Road
0.4 mi
·
37 sec
·
Buffalo Mechanicsburg Road
7
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
8
Merge onto I 72; US 36
11 mi
·
11 min
·
I 72; US 36
9
Continue on IL 97
2.3 mi
·
4 min
·
Clear Lake Avenue
Use the straight lane.
10
Continue on IL 97
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
East Jefferson Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
11
Turn left onto North 7th Street
406 ft
·
18 sec
·
North 7th Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
12
Turn left onto East Washington Street
0.1 mi
·
23 sec
·
East Washington Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
13
Arrive at destination
East Washington Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 75 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 20.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
Turn right
Navigation decision point
3
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Old Route 36
Turn left onto Old Route 36
Navigation decision point
4
6.7 mi into trip
|
~10m in
Take the ramp
Navigation decision point
6
20.7 mi into trip
|
~28m in
|
North 7th Street
Turn left onto North 7th Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
7
20.8 mi into trip
|
~28m 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
Morning in Springfield on Sunday
Local time
9:16 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
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
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?
This route leans heavily into highway driving, with 79% of the journey on faster roads like I 72. You'll experience a fairly direct drive, including a continuous stretch of 10.9 miles on I 72, which means minimal interruptions. The profile is largely highway-focused, so anticipate consistent speeds and limited opportunities for spontaneous stops off the main path. Clear Lake Avenue will likely be your entry or exit point into Springfield, offering a transition from the interstate to more local roads.
79% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
13 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 10.9 mi on I 72.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 72 and Old Route 36. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in.
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 29m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles: Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (Old Route 36): Navigation decision point; at 6.7 miles: Navigation decision point.
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 29m. Total distance: 20.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
29m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (79%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 10.9 miles on I 72. 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: Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (Old Route 36): Navigation decision point; at 6.7 miles: Navigation decision point.
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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