Origin
Springfield, IL
Late night in Springfield on Tuesday
Local time
3:07 AM
CDT
Current temp
71°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Springfield, IL to Atwood, 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 29m
Distance
66.3 mi
107 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 22m
★
6 AM
1h 29m
8 AM
1h 43m
10 AM
1h 34m
12 PM
1h 32m
3 PM
1h 35m
5 PM
1h 42m
8 PM
1h 25m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Springfield, IL
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Atwood, IL
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Trip Overview
If you are looking to travel from Springfield to Atwood, Illinois, you are looking at a straightforward 66.3-mile journey through the heart of the Midwest. Expect the drive to take approximately 1 hour and 29 minutes behind the wheel. Because the duration is quite manageable, this route works perfectly as a quick day trip, meaning you won't need to worry about booking an overnight stay. Budgeting about $10 for fuel should cover your needs for the trip. Since you remain within the same state and region, the transition between these two points is seamless and lacks the complexity of cross-country travel.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 36 | 33.3 mi | 50m |
| I 72 | 29.5 mi | 31m |
| Clear Lake Avenue | 2.5 mi | 4m |
| Main Street | 0.6 mi | <1m |
| East Washington Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| North 12th Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| North Main Street | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
US 36
— 33.3 mi, about 50m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Springfield, IL and Atwood, IL.
1
Start on East Washington Street
0.2 mi
·
41 sec
·
East Washington Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
2
Turn left onto North 12th Street
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
·
North 12th Street
3
Turn straight onto IL 97
2.5 mi
·
4 min
·
Clear Lake Avenue
Use the left / straight lanes.
4
Continue on I 72; US 36
29 mi
·
31 min
·
I 72; US 36
5
Take the exit onto US 36
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
·
US 36
Exit 133
Toward US 36 East, US 51 South: Decatur, Pana
6
Keep slight left at fork onto US 36
6.9 mi
·
10 min
·
US 36
Toward US 36 East: Decatur
Use the left lane.
7
Turn slight right onto US 36
26 mi
·
39 min
·
US 36
8
Turn left onto Main Street
0.6 mi
·
59 sec
·
Main Street
9
Arrive at destination
North Main Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
33 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 33.1 miles from Springfield, 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 65 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 65.7 — 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
|
East Washington Street
Depart onto East Washington Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
North 12th Street
Turn left onto North 12th Street
Navigation decision point
6
32.4 mi into trip
|
~37m in
|
US 36
Take the exit onto US 36 toward US 36 East, US 51 South: Decatur, Pana
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 133
Toward US 36 East, US 51 South: Decatur, Pana
7
32.8 mi into trip
|
~38m in
|
US 36
Keep slight left at fork onto US 36 toward US 36 East: Decatur
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Toward US 36 East: Decatur
4
65.7 mi into trip
|
~1h 28m in
|
Main Street
Turn left onto Main Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$10.37 one way
$20.73 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
23 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $11.38 | $22.76 |
| premium | $4.89 | $12.76 | $25.52 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $14.64 | $29.28 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$10
Estimated CO2 emission: 23.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 19.9 | 0 | $6.96 | $3.18 |
| Efficient EV | 16.6 | 0 | $5.80 | $2.65 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 26.5 | 0 | $9.28 | $4.24 |
Gas CO2
23 kg
EV CO2
8 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
Atwood, IL
Late night in Atwood on Tuesday
Local time
3:07 AM
CDT
Current temp
78°F
Sunny
WSW 13 to 17 mph
1% chance
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
7 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 29m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
Prepare for a turn-heavy local drive that prioritizes navigation over high-speed interstate cruising. You will begin by navigating North 12th Street and Clear Lake Avenue before transitioning onto US 36 East for the bulk of your travel. With a highway share of 0%, you should anticipate a rhythm defined by local road conditions rather than long, monotonous stretches of highway. The drive maintains a consistent, localized feel throughout the entire 66.3 miles, requiring your full attention at intersections and turns. It is a practical route that favors steady, deliberate progress through the Illinois landscape.
95% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
9 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 33.3 mi on US 36.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 36 and I 72. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near East Washington 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 1h 29m drive. You will face about 6 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 (East Washington Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.2 miles (North 12th Street): Navigation decision point; at 32.4 miles (US 36): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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 Springfield, IL to Atwood, IL, road signs begin pointing toward Pana along the way.
Pana
32.4 mi in
|
~37m
|
via US 36
About the Cities
Starting 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 29m. Total distance: 66.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 29m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (95%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 33.3 miles on US 36. 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 (East Washington Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.2 miles (North 12th Street): Navigation decision point; at 32.4 miles (US 36): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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 Atwood, 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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