Origin
Springfield, IL
Morning in Springfield on Tuesday
Local time
7:00 AM
CDT
Current temp
71°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Springfield, IL to Pana, 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 4m
Distance
43.7 mi
70 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 0m
★
6 AM
1h 5m
8 AM
1h 15m
10 AM
1h 9m
12 PM
1h 8m
3 PM
1h 9m
5 PM
1h 15m
8 PM
1h 2m
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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Pana, IL
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Trip Overview
Springfield to Pana is 43.7 miles and takes about 1 hour 4 minutes via IL 29, with a fuel budget near $7 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within the Midwest region, specifically within Illinois. It's a straightforward drive that's ideal for a quick excursion or an easy addition to a larger Midwest itinerary. Given the minimal driving time, you won't need an overnight stay, leaving you plenty of flexibility for your day.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| IL 29 | 23.5 mi | 31m |
| N 2000 East Road | 5.4 mi | 7m |
| West Park Street | 5.3 mi | 7m |
| State Route 29 | 5.1 mi | 7m |
| Clear Lake Avenue | 1.7 mi | 3m |
| North Dirksen Parkway | 1 mi | 1m |
| North Webster Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| West 2nd Street | 0.4 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
IL 29
— 23.5 mi, about 31m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Springfield, IL and Pana, 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
1.7 mi
·
3 min
·
Clear Lake Avenue
Use the left / straight lanes.
4
Turn right onto IL 29
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
North Dirksen Parkway
Use the straight lane.
5
Turn left onto IL 29
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
·
IL 29
Use the left lane.
6
Turn straight onto IL 29
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
IL 29
7
Continue on IL 29
4.7 mi
·
7 min
·
IL 29
Use the left lane.
8
Continue on IL 29
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
IL 29
Use the straight lane.
9
Continue on IL 29
16 mi
·
19 min
·
IL 29
Use the straight lane.
10
Continue on IL 29
0.4 mi
·
34 sec
·
North Webster Street
11
Turn left onto IL 29
5.3 mi
·
7 min
·
West Park Street
12
Continue on IL 29
5.1 mi
·
7 min
·
State Route 29
13
Continue on IL 29
5.4 mi
·
7 min
·
N 2000 East Road
14
Continue on IL 29
0.3 mi
·
47 sec
·
West Washington Street
15
Turn right onto North State Street
0.2 mi
·
52 sec
·
North State Street
16
Turn left onto IL 16
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
West 2nd Street
17
Arrive at destination
East 2nd Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
22 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 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 21.9 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 85 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 43.1 — 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
2.1 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
IL 29 / North Dirksen Parkway
Turn right onto IL 29 / North Dirksen Parkway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
4
3.1 mi into trip
|
~6m in
|
IL 29
Turn left onto IL 29
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
43.1 mi into trip
|
~1h 2m in
|
North State Street
Turn right onto North State Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.83 one way
$13.66 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
15 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $7.50 | $15.00 |
| premium | $4.89 | $8.41 | $16.82 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.65 | $19.30 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 15.3 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 | 13.1 | 0 | $4.59 | $2.10 |
| Efficient EV | 10.9 | 0 | $3.82 | $1.75 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 17.5 | 0 | $6.12 | $2.80 |
Gas CO2
15 kg
EV CO2
5 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
Pana, IL
Morning in Pana on Tuesday
Local time
7:00 AM
CDT
Current temp
67°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
71°F
Rochester, IL
22 mi in
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 4m 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 drive is mostly highway, with 68% of the 43.7 miles on main roads like IL 29. You'll experience a longest stretch of 23.5 miles on IL 29, suggesting a good amount of continuous cruising. After IL 29, expect a shift to surface roads as you approach Pana, indicated by the move to N 2000 East Road and then West Park Street.
68% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
17 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 23.5 mi on IL 29.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on IL 29 and N 2000 East Road. You will hit about 8 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near East Washington Street.
Driving Effort
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 43.7 miles you will encounter 8 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: near the start (East Washington Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.2 miles (North 12th Street): Navigation decision point; at 2.1 miles (IL 29 / North Dirksen Parkway): Lane positioning matters here.
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 4m. Total distance: 43.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 4m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (68%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 23.5 miles on IL 29. 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 2.1 miles (IL 29 / North Dirksen Parkway): Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Pana, 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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