Origin
Springfield, IL
Morning in Springfield on Tuesday
Local time
7:11 AM
CDT
Current temp
71°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Springfield, IL to Brooklyn, 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 53m
Distance
96.4 mi
155 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$15
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 45m
★
6 AM
1h 54m
8 AM
2h 10m
10 AM
2h 0m
12 PM
1h 58m
3 PM
2h 0m
5 PM
2h 9m
8 PM
1h 49m
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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Brooklyn, IL
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Trip Overview
Springfield, IL to Brooklyn, IL is 96.4 miles and takes about 1h 53m via I 55 Business, with a fuel budget near $15 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within the Midwest, entirely within Illinois, making it a straightforward trip. With 93% of the drive on the highway, expect mostly consistent travel speeds for the duration. It's a short enough distance that you can easily complete it in a single day, offering flexibility for when you depart and how often you choose to stop.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
48.2 miles from Springfield, IL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 57m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 55 Business | 89.9 mi | 1h 39m |
| South 11th Street | 3 mi | 6m |
| Saint Clair Avenue | 2.1 mi | 4m |
| East Stevenson Drive | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Madison Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| I 55 | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| East Washington Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| South 6th Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 55 Business
— 89.9 mi, about 1h 39m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Springfield, IL and Brooklyn, 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
89 mi
·
1 hr 37 min
·
I 55 Business
Toward I 55 South: Saint Louis
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Keep slight left at fork onto I 55; US 40
0.2 mi
·
16 sec
·
I 55; US 40
Toward I 55 South, I 64, IL 3, US 40 West: Louisville, Saint Louis
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
Exit 3A
Toward I 64 East, IL 3 North: Louisville, Saint Clair Avenue
Use the slight left lane.
11
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi
·
41 sec
Toward IL 3 North: Saint Clair Avenue
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
12
Turn slight right onto IL 3
2.1 mi
·
4 min
·
Saint Clair Avenue
13
Turn right onto Madison Street
0.2 mi
·
54 sec
·
Madison Street
14
Turn right onto South 6th Street
67 ft
·
2 sec
·
South 6th Street
15
Arrive at destination
South 6th Street
Trip Plan
Given the short 1h 53m duration and 96.4-mile distance, this trip is ideal for a same-day excursion. You can depart Springfield, IL at your leisure, perhaps in the morning to maximize daylight. The $15 fuel estimate means you won't need to worry too much about refueling stops, though it's always wise to top off before you leave. Keep an eye out for the transition from I 55 Business to surface roads as you near Brooklyn, IL, as this marks the end of the fastest-paced section of your drive.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 48.2 miles from Springfield, IL, or about 57m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 89.9 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 21 miles or 28m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 48.2 miles or 57m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 31m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Brooklyn, IL than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Springfield, IL so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Springfield, IL
This is one driving day of about 96.4 miles and 1h 53m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 21 miles from Springfield, IL.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 55 Business for about 89.9 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
48 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 21 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 48.2 miles from Springfield, IL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 55 Business if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 89.9 miles.
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 95 decision points cluster between mile 0.2 and 93.9 — 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.
7
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. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 55 South: Saint Louis
8
93.5 mi into trip
|
~1h 47m in
|
I 55; US 40
Keep slight left at fork onto I 55; US 40 toward I 55 South, I 64, IL 3, US 40 West: Louisville, Saint Louis
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, I 64, IL 3, US 40 West: Loui...
9
93.7 mi into trip
|
~1h 47m in
Take the exit toward I 64 East, IL 3 North: Louisville, Saint Clair Avenue
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left lane.
Exit 3A
Toward I 64 East, IL 3 North: Louisville, Saint...
8
93.9 mi into trip
|
~1h 48m in
Keep slight right at fork toward IL 3 North: Saint Clair Avenue
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
Toward IL 3 North: Saint Clair Avenue
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$15.07 one way
$30.14 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
34 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $16.55 | $33.09 |
| premium | $4.89 | $18.55 | $37.10 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $21.28 | $42.57 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$15
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$40–$65
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 33.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $10 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 28.9 | 0 | $10.12 | $4.63 |
| Efficient EV | 24.1 | 0 | $8.44 | $3.86 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 38.6 | 0 | $13.50 | $6.17 |
Gas CO2
34 kg
EV CO2
11 kg (68% 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
Brooklyn, IL
Morning in Brooklyn on Tuesday
Local time
7:11 AM
CDT
Current temp
72°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
51°F
Litchfield, IL
48 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
1 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 53m 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 is predominantly highway driving, with 93% of the 96.4 miles on high-speed roads like I 55 Business. You'll experience a long, uninterrupted stretch of 89.9 miles on I 55 Business before transitioning to surface streets. Expect a high number of exits and merges during the highway portion, typical for this type of road.
93% 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: 89.9 mi on I 55 Business.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 55 Business and South 11th Street. 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
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 96.4 miles you will encounter 9 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 4.6 miles (I 55 Business): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 93.5 miles (I 55; US 40): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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 53m. Total distance: 96.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 53m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (93%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 89.9 miles on I 55 Business. 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 Brooklyn, 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 4.6 miles (I 55 Business): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 93.5 miles (I 55; US 40): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Brooklyn, 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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