Origin
Sherman, IL
Late night in Sherman on Tuesday
Local time
4:15 AM
CDT
Current temp
71°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Sherman, 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
16m
Distance
7.4 mi
12 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 15m
★
6 AM
0h 16m
8 AM
0h 19m
10 AM
0h 17m
12 PM
0h 17m
3 PM
0h 17m
5 PM
0h 19m
8 PM
0h 15m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Sherman, IL
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Springfield, IL
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Trip Overview
Sherman, IL to Springfield, IL is 7.4 miles and takes about 16 minutes via South Sherman Boulevard, I-55 Business, and Parkway Drive, with a fuel budget near $1 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within the Midwest region, specifically within Illinois, making it a quick local hop. The drive is a mixed bag, offering a straightforward journey ideal for a quick errand or connecting two nearby points. You won't need to pack for an overnight stay, as this route is designed for a same-day completion. Consider this an easy, low-commitment drive perfect for when you just need to get from point A to point B without much fuss.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| South Sherman Boulevard | 3.4 mi | 5m |
| I 55 Business | 3.2 mi | 8m |
| Parkway Drive | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| East Jefferson Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| East Washington Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| North 7th Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Flaggland Drive | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| St Johns Drive | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
South Sherman Boulevard
— 3.4 mi, about 5m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sherman, IL and Springfield, IL.
1
Start on Parkway Drive
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Parkway Drive
2
At end of road, turn left onto Flaggland Drive
377 ft
·
16 sec
·
Flaggland Drive
3
Turn left onto St Johns Drive
129 ft
·
3 sec
·
St Johns Drive
4
Turn right onto I 55 Business
3.4 mi
·
5 min
·
South Sherman Boulevard
Use the straight lane.
5
Take the exit onto I 55 Business
3.2 mi
·
8 min
·
I 55 Business
6
Turn right onto IL 97
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
East Jefferson Street
7
Turn left onto North 7th Street
406 ft
·
18 sec
·
North 7th Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
8
Turn left onto East Washington Street
0.1 mi
·
23 sec
·
East Washington Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
9
Arrive at destination
East Washington Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 75 decision points cluster between mile 0.4 and 7.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.4 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
Flaggland Drive
At end of road, turn left onto Flaggland Drive
Navigation decision point
4
0.5 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
St Johns Drive
Turn left onto St Johns Drive
Navigation decision point
4
0.5 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
I 55 Business / South Sherman Boulevard
Turn right onto I 55 Business / South Sherman Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
7
7.2 mi into trip
|
~15m in
|
North 7th Street
Turn left onto North 7th Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
7
7.3 mi into trip
|
~15m in
|
East Washington Street
Turn left onto East Washington Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.16 one way
$2.31 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
3 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $1.27 | $2.54 |
| premium | $4.89 | $1.42 | $2.85 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.63 | $3.27 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 2.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.2 | 0 | $0.78 | $0.36 |
| Efficient EV | 1.9 | 0 | $0.65 | $0.30 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3 | 0 | $1.04 | $0.47 |
Gas CO2
3 kg
EV CO2
1 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
Late night in Springfield on Tuesday
Local time
4:15 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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
16m 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 presents a mixed drive experience, with 48% of the journey on highway. You'll encounter stretches on South Sherman Boulevard, I-55 Business, and Parkway Drive. The longest uninterrupted segment spans 3.4 miles on South Sherman Boulevard, offering a taste of the road before transitions occur. Expect a blend of faster-paced driving on the highway portions and potentially more localized conditions as you navigate through different road types. The character of the drive changes as you progress, moving from one type of roadway to another.
48% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
9 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 3.4 mi on South Sherman Boulevard.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.4 miles in near Flaggland Drive.
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 16m 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 0.4 miles (Flaggland Drive): Navigation decision point; at 0.5 miles (St Johns Drive): Navigation decision point; at 0.5 miles (I 55 Business / South Sherman Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here.
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 16m. Total distance: 7.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
16m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (48%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 3.4 miles on South Sherman Boulevard. 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 0.4 miles (Flaggland Drive): Navigation decision point; at 0.5 miles (St Johns Drive): Navigation decision point; at 0.5 miles (I 55 Business / South Sherman Boulevard): 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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