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Trip from Springfield, IL to Carrollton, 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 22m

Distance

70 mi

113 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$11

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 20 min
4 AM
1h 16m ★
6 AM
1h 23m
8 AM
1h 36m
10 AM
1h 27m
12 PM
1h 26m
3 PM
1h 28m
5 PM
1h 35m
8 PM
1h 19m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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capital city of Illinois and county seat of Sangamon County

Springfield, IL

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city in Illinois, United States

Carrollton, IL

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Trip Overview

Springfield, IL to Carrollton, IL is 70 miles and takes about 1 hour 22 minutes via I 72 and US 67, with a fuel budget near $11 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within the Midwest, specifically Illinois, making it a straightforward drive. Given its relatively short distance and mostly highway profile, it's a practical option for a quick trip or an extension of another journey. You'll find this route easy to navigate, with the majority of your travel on well-maintained highways.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 72 36.5 mi 39m
United States Route 67 20.4 mi 23m
South 11th Street 3 mi 6m
South State Avenue 2.4 mi 2m
1440 E 2.3 mi 2m
North Main Street 1.5 mi 1m
North State Street 1.4 mi 1m
I 55 Business 0.8 mi 1m
Longest stretch: I 72 — 36.5 mi, about 39m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Springfield, IL and Carrollton, 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 right at fork

0.4 mi · 43 sec
Toward I 72 West: Jacksonville
8

Merge onto I 72; US 36

36 mi · 39 min · I 72; US 36
9

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 44 sec
Toward US 67 South: Alton
10

Merge onto US 67

12 mi · 13 min · United States Route 67
11

Continue on US 67

2.3 mi · 2 min · 1440 E
12

Continue on US 67

1.4 mi · 1 min · North State Street
13

Continue on US 67

2.4 mi · 2 min · South State Avenue
14

Continue on US 67

1.4 mi · 1 min · North Main Street
15

Continue on US 67

8.1 mi · 9 min · United States Route 67
16

Continue on US 67

0.5 mi · 40 sec · North 5th Street
17

Turn left onto IL 108

159 ft · 3 sec · North Main Street
18

Arrive at destination

IL 108

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Downtown South Jacksonville, IL, IL

Mid-route town

Meal stop

South Jacksonville, IL

35 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

Curran, IL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 15 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

South Jacksonville, IL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 35 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 7

5 decision points cluster between mile 0.2 and 70 — 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.
3
3.2 mi into trip | ~7m in | East Stevenson Drive

Turn straight onto East Stevenson Drive

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane.
5
4.4 mi into trip | ~9m in

Keep slight right at fork toward I 72 West: Jacksonville

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

Toward I 72 West: Jacksonville
4
41.2 mi into trip | ~49m in

Take the exit toward US 67 South: Alton

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early

Toward US 67 South: Alton
4
70 mi into trip | ~1h 22m in | IL 108 / North Main Street

Turn left onto IL 108 / North Main Street

Navigation decision point

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$10.94 one way

$21.89 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 25 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $12.02 $24.03
premium $4.89 $13.47 $26.94
diesel $5.61 $15.46 $30.91

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$11

Estimated CO2 emission: 24.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 21 0 $7.35 $3.36
Efficient EV 17.5 0 $6.13 $2.80
EV Truck/SUV 28 0 $9.80 $4.48

Gas CO2

24 kg

EV CO2

8 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.

Forecast as of Apr 19, 2026

Origin

Springfield, IL

Morning in Springfield on Sunday

Local time

10:48 AM

CDT

Current temp

38°F

Mostly Clear then Patchy Frost

W 8 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 18 at 10:25PM CDT by NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 18 at 10:23PM CDT by NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI

Destination

Carrollton, IL

Morning in Carrollton on Sunday

Local time

10:48 AM

CDT

Current temp

75°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

37 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 22m 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?

You'll spend about 82% of this 70-mile drive on highways, primarily on I 72. The longest continuous stretch on a highway is 36.5 miles on I 72, offering a good period of uninterrupted cruising. After leaving I 72, you'll transition to United States Route 67 and then South 11th Street, which are surface roads. Expect a mix of efficient highway travel and more local road driving as you approach your destination.

82% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
18 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 36.5 mi on I 72.

How Hard Is This Drive?

4/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 72 and United States Route 67. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near South 11th Street.

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 1h 22m 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 0.2 miles (South 11th Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.2 miles (East Stevenson Drive): Lane positioning matters here; at 4.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.

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 22m. Total distance: 70 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 22m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (82%). Straightforward navigation.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 36.5 miles on I 72. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Yes — we found about 3 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.

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 3.2 miles (East Stevenson Drive): Lane positioning matters here; at 4.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.

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 Carrollton, 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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