The drive from Springfield, IL to Mascoutah, IL covers 94.5 miles and takes about 1h 59m behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 55 Business, IL 4, South 11th Street for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is mostly highway.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 59.6 miles on I 55 Business.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $14.65 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
47.2 miles from Springfield, IL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 56m into the drive
.
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 55 Business
59.6 mi
1h 4m
IL 4
31 mi
45m
South 11th Street
3 mi
6m
East Stevenson Drive
0.4 mi
<1m
East Washington Street
0.2 mi
<1m
East Main Street
<0.1 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
I 55 Business
— 59.6 mi, about 1h 4m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Springfield, IL and Mascoutah, 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
59 mi·1 hr 2 min·I 55 Business
Toward I 55 South: Saint Louis
9
Take the exit
0.3 mi·32 sec
Toward IL 4: Staunton, Lebanon
10
Turn left onto IL 4
31 mi·45 min·IL 4
11
Turn left onto IL 177
167 ft·5 sec·East Main Street
12
Arrive at destination
IL 177
Trip Plan
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 47.2 miles from Springfield, IL, or about 56m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 59.6 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 27m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 47.2 miles or 56m 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 34m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Mascoutah, IL than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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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 94.5 miles and 1h 59m.
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 59.6 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 7
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.2 and 63.5 — 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
63.2 mi into trip|~1h 13m in
Take the exit toward IL 4: Staunton, Lebanon
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward IL 4: Staunton, Lebanon
4
63.5 mi into trip|~1h 13m in|IL 4
Turn left onto IL 4
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$14.65 one way
$29.30 round trip
$3.94/gal25.4 MPG avg33 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.32
$16.07
$32.13
premium
$4.93
$18.33
$36.67
diesel
$5.60
$20.83
$41.66
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: 33.1 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.
Driving Electric?
About $10 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
28.4
0
$9.92
$4.54
Efficient EV
23.6
0
$8.27
$3.78
EV Truck/SUV
37.8
0
$13.23
$6.05
Gas CO2
33 kg
EV CO2
11 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 Sep 2, 2026
Origin
Springfield, IL
Night
in Springfield on Saturday
Local time
11:42 PM
CDT
Current temp
78°F
Mostly Clear
SSW 5 to 8 mph9% chanceLive forecast
Heat Advisory
Heat Advisory issued September 2 at 3:04PM CDT until September 3 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL
Extreme Heat Warning
Extreme Heat Warning issued September 2 at 3:04PM CDT until September 4 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL
Destination
Mascoutah, IL
Night
in Mascoutah on Saturday
Local time
11:42 PM
CDT
Current temp
76°F
Mostly Clear
S 2 to 7 mph3% chanceLive forecast
Heat Advisory
Heat Advisory issued September 2 at 3:04PM CDT until September 3 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL
Extreme Heat Warning
Extreme Heat Warning issued September 2 at 3:04PM CDT until September 4 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL
63°F
Litchfield, IL
47 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
2 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 59m 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.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Springfield 1908 Race Riot National Monument
National Monument
In August 1908, a large White mob attacked the Black community in Springfield, Illinois. Rioters destroyed homes and businesses and lynched two men. The event led to the founding of the National Assoc...
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
94.5 mi in 1h 59m, mostly highway — 59.6 mi of that is on I 55 Business.
96% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
12 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 59.6 mi on I 55 Business.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 55 Business and IL 4. 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 Effort3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 59m 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 4.4 miles (I 55 Business): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 4.6 miles (I 55 Business): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
681 ft427 ft
Total Climb
95 ft
Total Descent
268 ft
Highest Point
681 ft
~47.2 mi in
Elevation Range
254 ft
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 Mascoutah, IL, road signs begin pointing toward Lebanon along the way.
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
The longest stretch is about 59.6 miles on I 55 Business. 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 0.2 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 — 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 Mascoutah, IL before heading back.
