Origin
Maroa, IL
Morning in Maroa on Sunday
Local time
6:27 AM
CDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Maroa, 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
59m
Distance
49.8 mi
80 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 55m
★
6 AM
1h 0m
8 AM
1h 9m
10 AM
1h 3m
12 PM
1h 2m
3 PM
1h 4m
5 PM
1h 9m
8 PM
0h 57m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Maroa, IL
Semih Başaran
Springfield, IL
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Trip Overview
Planning a trip from Maroa to Springfield, Illinois? This 49.8-mile drive will take you about 59 minutes, making it a perfect single-day excursion. You'll primarily be on I-72 and US 51, with a bit of Clear Lake Avenue. With a fuel cost estimated at $8, this straightforward journey through the Midwest is easy on the wallet and your schedule. It's a convenient route for a quick visit or to connect two points in the heart of Illinois without much fuss.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 72 | 37.8 mi | 40m |
| US 51 | 8 mi | 10m |
| Clear Lake Avenue | 2.3 mi | 4m |
| East Jefferson Street | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| South Wood Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Old US Hwy 51 | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| East Washington Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| North 7th Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 72
— 37.8 mi, about 40m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Maroa, IL and Springfield, IL.
1
Start on West Main Street
218 ft
·
11 sec
·
West Main Street
2
Turn right onto South Wood Street
0.4 mi
·
41 sec
·
South Wood Street
3
Continue on Old US Hwy 51
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
Old US Hwy 51
4
Turn left onto US 51
8.0 mi
·
10 min
·
US 51
5
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 72 West: Springfield, Pana
6
Merge onto I 72; US 51
38 mi
·
40 min
·
I 72; US 51
7
Continue on IL 97
2.3 mi
·
4 min
·
Clear Lake Avenue
Use the straight lane.
8
Continue on IL 97
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
East Jefferson Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
9
Turn left onto North 7th Street
406 ft
·
18 sec
·
North 7th Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
10
Turn left onto East Washington Street
0.1 mi
·
23 sec
·
East Washington Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
11
Arrive at destination
East Washington Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
25 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 11 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 24.9 miles from Maroa, 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 55 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 49.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
South Wood Street
Turn right onto South Wood Street
Navigation decision point
5
8.6 mi into trip
|
~11m in
Take the exit toward I 72 West: Springfield, Pana
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 72 West: Springfield, Pana
3
9.1 mi into trip
|
~12m in
|
I 72; US 51
Merge onto I 72; US 51
Merge point - match speed before joining
6
49.6 mi into trip
|
~59m in
|
North 7th Street
Turn left onto North 7th Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
7
49.7 mi into trip
|
~59m in
|
East Washington Street
Turn left onto East Washington Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.79 one way
$15.57 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
17 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $8.55 | $17.10 |
| premium | $4.89 | $9.58 | $19.17 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $11.00 | $21.99 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 17.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 14.9 | 0 | $5.23 | $2.39 |
| Efficient EV | 12.5 | 0 | $4.36 | $1.99 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 19.9 | 0 | $6.97 | $3.19 |
Gas CO2
17 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (65% 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
6:27 AM
CDT
Current temp
78°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
54°F
Edinburg, IL
25 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
24 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
59m 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 experience for this 59-minute trip, with 92% of the drive on major roads. You'll encounter a substantial uninterrupted stretch of 37.8 miles on I-72, offering a smooth, consistent pace. The profile suggests a drive that stays largely on high-speed roads, minimizing slower local traffic. This means you can anticipate a relatively fast and efficient journey for the entirety of the 49.8 miles.
92% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
11 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 37.8 mi on I 72.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 72 and US 51. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near South Wood Street.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 59m drive. You will face about 5 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (South Wood Street): Navigation decision point; at 8.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 9.1 miles (I 72; US 51): Merge point - match speed before joining.
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 Maroa, IL to Springfield, IL, road signs begin pointing toward Pana along the way.
Pana
8.6 mi in
|
~11m
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 59m. Total distance: 49.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
59m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (92%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 37.8 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: near the start (South Wood Street): Navigation decision point; at 8.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 9.1 miles (I 72; US 51): Merge point - match speed before joining.
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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