Trip from Lisle, IL to Springfield, IL

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

3h 25m

Distance

182.8 mi

294 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$29

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 36 min

4 AM

3h 14m ★

6 AM

3h 26m

8 AM

3h 50m

10 AM

3h 34m

12 PM

3h 32m

3 PM

3h 36m

5 PM

3h 49m

8 PM

3h 18m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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village in DuPage County, Illinois, United States

Lisle, IL

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capital city of Illinois and county seat of Sangamon County

Springfield, IL

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Trip Overview

Planning a trip from Lisle, IL, to Springfield, IL? This 182.8-mile journey takes about 3 hours and 25 minutes, making it a very manageable one-day drive. You'll primarily be on the Adlai Stevenson Expressway and I-55, with a small portion on the Veterans Memorial Tollway, keeping you on highways for 94% of the trip. Given the relatively short duration and straightforward route, you won't need an overnight stop. Budget around $29 for fuel, and be aware that the longest uninterrupted stretch is 111.5 miles on the Adlai Stevenson Expressway. This drive stays within the Midwest region, offering a consistent travel experience.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

91.4 miles from Lisle, IL

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 43m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Adlai Stevenson Expressway	111.5 mi	2h 2m
I 55	59.5 mi	1h 3m
Veterans Memorial Tollway	6.6 mi	8m
Clear Lake Avenue	2.1 mi	4m
East Ogden Avenue	0.9 mi	1m
East Jefferson Street	0.4 mi	1m
East Washington Street	0.1 mi	<1m
North 7th Street	<0.1 mi	<1m

Longest stretch: Adlai Stevenson Expressway — 111.5 mi, about 2h 2m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Lisle, IL and Springfield, IL.

Start on Main Street

43 ft · 5 sec · Main Street

Turn right onto US 34

0.9 mi · 1 min · East Ogden Avenue

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 29 sec

Toward I 355 Toll South: Joliet Use the right lane.

Merge onto I 355

6.6 mi · 8 min · Veterans Memorial Tollway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 35 sec

Exit 12A Toward I 55 South: Joliet Road, Saint Louis Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork

0.4 mi · 47 sec

Toward Joliet Road South Use the slight left lane.

Keep slight left at fork

0.1 mi · 17 sec

Toward I 55 South: Saint Louis Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Merge onto I 55

112 mi · 2 hr 2 min · Adlai Stevenson Expressway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight right at fork onto I 55

60 mi · 1 hr 3 min · I 55

Toward I 55 South: Saint Louis, Springfield Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 43 sec

Toward IL 97 West

Merge onto IL 97

2.1 mi · 4 min · Clear Lake Avenue

Use the straight lane.

Continue on IL 97

0.4 mi · 1 min · East Jefferson Street

Use the straight / right lanes.

Turn left onto North 7th Street

406 ft · 18 sec · North 7th Street

Use the straight / left lanes.

Turn left onto East Washington Street

0.1 mi · 23 sec · East Washington Street

Use the straight / left lanes.

Arrive at destination

East Washington Street

Trip Plan

For this 3-hour and 25-minute drive, leaving Lisle, IL, in the morning is your best bet to avoid any potential rush hour traffic as you begin. Since the total distance is only 182.8 miles and it's a highway-focused route, you can easily complete it in a single day. Consider taking your fuel break before embarking on the longest stretch of 111.5 miles on the Adlai Stevenson Expressway to ensure you have plenty of gas. With only one stop recommended, you have flexibility in when and where you choose to pause. The estimated fuel cost is around $29.

Morning Departure

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Evening Departure

A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

You can normally do this drive in one day.

Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.

The halfway point lands around 91.4 miles from Lisle, IL, or about 1h 43m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 111.5 miles.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 40 miles or 46m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 91.4 miles or 1h 43m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 2h 47m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Springfield, IL than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Lisle, IL so your first major turns are already loaded.

Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Lisle, IL

This is one driving day of about 182.8 miles and 3h 25m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 40 miles from Lisle, IL.

This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.

The longest stretch is on Adlai Stevenson Expressway for about 111.5 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Bloomington, IL

91 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

Joliet, IL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 40 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Normal, IL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 91.4 miles from Lisle, IL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before Adlai Stevenson Expressway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 111.5 miles.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Stops Along Your Drive

Picked by where they fit in your drive — first break, midpoint reset, final stretch.

Best meal stop · home stretch

Magic Kitchen

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Springfield, Illinois

Near the end, right off the route

Home stretch · 0min to go 0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20

Hours: 11 am–2 pm

+12175256975

Visit website

Mr Gyros

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Springfield, Illinois

1 mi

Taco Gringo South

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Springfield, Illinois

1.1 mi

Magic Kitchen

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

Home stretch 0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20

Springfield, Illinois

Hours: 11 am–2 pm

+12175256975

Visit website

Mr Gyros

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 1 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20

Springfield, Illinois

Hours: 10 am–4 pm

+12175232817

Taco Gringo South

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20

Springfield, Illinois

Hours: 10 am–9 pm

+12176702905

Visit website

Krekel's Custard & Hamburgers

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20

Grandview, Illinois

Hours: 11 am–8 pm

+12175254952

Visit website

Tacochela Mexican Restaurant and Catering

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20

Downers Grove, Illinois

Hours: 10 am–9 pm

+16304478226

Visit website

Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 2 mi from route ~5 min detour Inexpensiv

Springfield, Illinois

Hours: 10:30 am–10 pm

+12175445144

Visit website

Subway

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

First break 1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20

Romeoville, Illinois

Hours: 7:30 am–9 pm

+18155243248

Visit website

El Barrio Mexican Restaurant

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

First break 2.2 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 to $20

Romeoville, Illinois

Hours: 10 am–10 pm

+18153721100

Visit website

Electrify America Charging Station

3.4 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Around the midpoint, right off the route

Final third 0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour

Bloomington, Illinois

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18336322778

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

Final third 2.7 mi from route ~7 min detour

Normal, Illinois

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

0.6 mi from route

Service Plaza

1.1 mi from route

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 12

5 decision points cluster between mile 7.8 and 182.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

7.8 mi into trip | ~10m in

Take the exit toward I 55 South: Joliet Road, Saint Louis

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 12A Toward I 55 South: Joliet Road, Saint Louis

8 mi into trip | ~11m in

Keep slight left at fork toward Joliet Road South

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left lane. Toward Joliet Road South

8.4 mi into trip | ~12m in

Keep slight left at fork toward I 55 South: Saint Louis

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward I 55 South: Saint Louis

120.1 mi into trip | ~2h 14m in | I 55

Keep slight right at fork onto I 55 toward I 55 South: Saint Louis, Springfield

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward I 55 South: Saint Louis, Springfield

182.7 mi into trip | ~3h 25m in | East Washington Street

Turn left onto East Washington Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / left lanes.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$28.58 one way

$57.16 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 64 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.36	$31.38	$62.76
premium	$4.89	$35.18	$70.36
diesel	$5.61	$40.36	$80.72

Estimated Tolls: $0.46

Veterans Memorial Tollway (6.6 mi) $0.46

Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$29

Tolls

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$54–$79

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 64 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $19 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	54.8	$19.19	$8.77
Efficient EV	45.7	$16.00	$7.31
EV Truck/SUV	73.1	$25.59	$11.70

Gas CO2

64 kg

EV CO2

21 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.

Forecast as of Apr 20, 2026

Origin

Lisle, IL

Late night in Lisle on Tuesday

Local time

5:08 AM

CDT

Current temp

55°F

Mostly Sunny

SSW 5 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 20 at 11:36AM CDT until April 20 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Chicago IL

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 20 at 11:36AM CDT until April 21 at 4:00AM CDT by NWS Chicago IL

Destination

Springfield, IL

Late night in Springfield on Tuesday

Local time

5:08 AM

CDT

Current temp

65°F

Sunny

SSE 7 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 20 at 11:36AM CDT until April 20 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Chicago IL

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 20 at 11:36AM CDT until April 21 at 4:00AM CDT by NWS Chicago IL

68°F

Bloomington, IL

91 mi in

Seasonal Notes

Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.

Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.

Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.

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

10 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

3h 25m 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.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Springfield 1908 Race Riot National Monument

National Monument

In August 1908, a large White mob attacked the Black community in Springfield, Illinois. Rioters destroyed homes and businesses and lynched two men. The event led to the founding of the National Assoc...

0 mi from route Free near mile 183

View on nps.gov

Pullman National Historical Park

National Historical Park

In a growing Chicago neighborhood, diverse people and stories intertwined. All were seeking opportunity. Some succeeded. Others were limited—by race, gender, or economic status. Their stories came tog...

22 mi from route ~55 min detour Free near mile 6.3

View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

What kind of drive is this?

Expect a highway-focused drive for most of this 182.8-mile route. With 94% of the journey on major expressways like the Adlai Stevenson Expressway and I-55, you'll experience consistent speeds and minimal local road detours. The longest stretch without a significant change in road type is 111.5 miles on the Adlai Stevenson Expressway, so be prepared for a substantial period of consistent highway driving. The Veterans Memorial Tollway also contributes to the predominantly high-speed nature of this trip. This route offers a direct and efficient path, prioritizing speed over scenic variety.

94% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.

15 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.

Longest single stretch: 111.5 mi on Adlai Stevenson Expressway.

How Hard Is This Drive?

8/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Adlai Stevenson Expressway and I 55. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 7.8 miles in.

Driving Effort 8/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a demanding drive. With 12 significant decision points across 182.8 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 7.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 8.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

About the Cities

Starting in Lisle, IL

Full guide →

Founded 1832

Lisle is a village in DuPage County, Illinois, with a 2010 population of 22,000.

Top landmarks

• Morton Arboretum — arboretum in Lisle, Illinois, U.S.A.

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 3h 25m. Total distance: 182.8 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

3h 25m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (94%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 111.5 miles on Adlai Stevenson Expressway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Expect about $0.46 in tolls one way, starting with Veterans Memorial Tollway. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.

Yes — we found about 22 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.

Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. There are 22 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.

Yes — Springfield 1908 Race Riot National Monument and Pullman National Historical Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.

Possible but tiring. At 3.4 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 6.9 hours — manageable with a long break at Springfield, IL, but most travelers stay overnight.

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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Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Stops Along Your Drive

Magic Kitchen

Magic Kitchen

Mr Gyros

Taco Gringo South

Krekel's Custard & Hamburgers

Tacochela Mexican Restaurant and Catering

Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers

Subway

El Barrio Mexican Restaurant

Electrify America Charging Station

Tesla Supercharger

Electric Vehicle Charging Station

Tesla Supercharger

ChargePoint Charging Station

Electric Vehicle Charging Station

Electric Vehicle Charging Station

Rivian Waypoints

Rail Splitter Rest Area - Southbound

Rail Splitter Rest Area - Northbound

Dixie Trucker's Home

Funks Grove Rest Area

Limestone Rest Area (Southbound)

Limestone Rest Area (Northbound)

Love's Travel Stop

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Love's Travel Stop

Greater Chicago Truck Plaza

Service Plaza

Service Plaza

Pilot Travel Center

Love's Travel Stop

Pilot Travel Center

Petro Stopping Centers

Love's Travel Stop

Service Plaza

Service Plaza

Road Ranger

Pilot Travel Center

Service Plaza

Heads-up: tricky spots

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Lisle, IL

Springfield, IL

Same local time

10 degrees warmer at arrival

3h 25m on the road

National Parks Near This Route

Springfield 1908 Race Riot National Monument

Pullman National Historical Park

What kind of drive is this?

How Hard Is This Drive?

About the Cities

Starting in Lisle, IL

Arriving in Springfield, IL

Who Is This Route For?

Frequently Asked Questions

Which road carries most of the drive?

How do I pay the tolls on this route?

Are there rest areas on this route?

Should I avoid arriving after dark?

Is this a good trip with kids?

Where does this route get tricky?

Are there national parks near this route?

Can I do this as a round trip in one go?

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