Origin
Springfield, IL
Late night in Springfield on Sunday
Local time
3:02 AM
CDT
Current temp
78°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Springfield, IL to Barr, IL
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 27m
Distance
51 mi
82 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 21m
★
6 AM
1h 27m
8 AM
1h 41m
10 AM
1h 32m
12 PM
1h 31m
3 PM
1h 33m
5 PM
1h 40m
8 PM
1h 23m
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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Barr, IL
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Trip Overview
Springfield, IL to Barr, IL is 51 miles and takes about 1 hour 27 minutes via IL 104, with a fuel budget near $8 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a straightforward, same-day trip primarily within Illinois, taking you from one part of the Midwest to another. The drive is relatively short, making it a convenient option for a quick journey or an add-on to a larger itinerary. You'll spend most of your time on state highways, offering a more local feel than a long interstate haul. Consider this route if you need a simple, efficient connection between these two Illinois locations.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| IL 104 | 16.7 mi | 25m |
| I 55 Business | 11.2 mi | 12m |
| South Miller Street | 8.4 mi | 14m |
| Palmyra Road | 5.2 mi | 12m |
| South 11th Street | 3 mi | 6m |
| 9000 East | 2.9 mi | 5m |
| Hettick Scottville Road | 2 mi | 4m |
| Barr Road | 0.5 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
IL 104
— 16.7 mi, about 25m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Springfield, IL and Barr, IL.
1
Start on East Washington Street
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
East Washington Street
2
Turn right onto South 11th Street
3.0 mi
·
6 min
·
South 11th Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
3
Turn slight right
411 ft
·
20 sec
4
Turn straight onto East Stevenson Drive
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
·
East Stevenson Drive
Use the straight lane.
5
Turn slight left onto I 55 Business
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
I 55 Business
6
Take the ramp onto I 55 Business
354 ft
·
6 sec
·
I 55 Business
7
Keep slight left at fork onto I 55 Business
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
I 55 Business
8
Keep slight left at fork onto I 55 Business
10 mi
·
11 min
·
I 55 Business
Toward I 55 South: Saint Louis
9
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
51 sec
Toward IL 104: Pawnee, Auburn
10
Turn right onto IL 104
17 mi
·
25 min
·
IL 104
Use the straight lane.
11
Turn left onto IL 111
8.4 mi
·
14 min
·
South Miller Street
12
Continue on IL 111
2.9 mi
·
5 min
·
9000 East
13
Turn right onto State Street
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
State Street
14
Continue on Palmyra Road
5.2 mi
·
12 min
·
Palmyra Road
15
Turn left onto Hettick Scottville Road
2.0 mi
·
4 min
·
Hettick Scottville Road
16
Turn right onto Barr Road
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Barr Road
17
Turn right onto Conrady Road
57 ft
·
2 sec
·
Conrady Road
18
Arrive at destination
Conrady Road
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
26 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 25.5 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 115 decision points cluster between mile 0.2 and 15.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
South 11th Street
Turn right onto South 11th Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
4.4 mi into trip
|
~9m in
|
I 55 Business
Keep slight left at fork onto I 55 Business
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
5
4.6 mi into trip
|
~10m in
|
I 55 Business
Keep slight left at fork onto I 55 Business toward I 55 South: Saint Louis
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward I 55 South: Saint Louis
5
14.8 mi into trip
|
~21m in
Take the exit toward IL 104: Pawnee, Auburn
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward IL 104: Pawnee, Auburn
5
15.2 mi into trip
|
~22m in
|
IL 104
Turn right onto IL 104
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.97 one way
$15.95 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
18 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $8.75 | $17.51 |
| premium | $4.89 | $9.81 | $19.63 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $11.26 | $22.52 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 17.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 15.3 | 0 | $5.35 | $2.45 |
| Efficient EV | 12.8 | 0 | $4.46 | $2.04 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 20.4 | 0 | $7.14 | $3.26 |
Gas CO2
18 kg
EV CO2
6 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
Barr, IL
Late night in Barr on Sunday
Local time
3:02 AM
CDT
Current temp
74°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
4 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 27m 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 offers a mixed drive experience, with 55% of the journey on highway conditions. You'll navigate through a variety of road types, including IL 104 and I 55 Business, before transitioning to South Miller Street. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 16.7 miles on IL 104, providing a consistent pace for a significant portion of your travel. Expect the road to evolve from more direct highway travel to potentially more localized roads as you approach your destination. It's a drive that balances efficiency with a touch of local Illinois scenery.
55% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
18 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 16.7 mi on IL 104.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near South 11th Street.
Driving Effort
7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 51 miles you will encounter 11 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (South 11th Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 4.4 miles (I 55 Business): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 4.6 miles (I 55 Business): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
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 Barr, IL, road signs begin pointing toward Auburn along the way.
Auburn
14.8 mi in
|
~21m
About the Cities
Starting 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 1h 27m. Total distance: 51 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 27m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (55%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 16.7 miles on IL 104. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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 Barr, IL before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
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 0.2 miles (South 11th Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 4.4 miles (I 55 Business): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 4.6 miles (I 55 Business): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Barr, 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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