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Trip from Springfield, IL to Williamsville, IL

Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

21m

Distance

15.1 mi

24 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$2

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 6 min
4 AM
0h 19m ★
6 AM
0h 21m
8 AM
0h 25m
10 AM
0h 22m
12 PM
0h 22m
3 PM
0h 23m
5 PM
0h 25m
8 PM
0h 20m

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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Downtown Williamsville, IL, IL

Williamsville, IL

Tom Fisk

Trip Overview

Springfield, IL to Williamsville, IL is 15.1 miles and takes about 21m via I 55, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This quick trip stays within the Midwest, specifically Illinois, making it an easy local drive. Given its short distance and minimal duration, it's perfect for a same-day excursion. You'll primarily be on highway, so expect a straightforward commute with little to no need for extensive planning.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 55 11.1 mi 12m
Clear Lake Avenue 2.3 mi 4m
County Highway 2 0.3 mi <1m
East Washington Street 0.2 mi <1m
West Main Street 0.2 mi <1m
North 12th Street 0.2 mi <1m
Longest stretch: I 55 — 11.1 mi, about 12m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Springfield, IL and Williamsville, 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

2.3 mi · 4 min · Clear Lake Avenue
Use the left / straight lanes.
4

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 52 sec
Toward I 55 North: Chicago
5

Merge onto I 55

11 mi · 12 min · I 55
6

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 36 sec
Toward IL 123: Williamsville, Petersburg
7

Turn right onto County Highway 2

0.3 mi · 47 sec · County Highway 2
8

Continue on West Main Street

0.2 mi · 40 sec · West Main Street
9

Continue on West Main Street

200 ft · 14 sec · West Main Street
10

Arrive at destination

West Main Street

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 7

5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 14.1 — 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

3
0.4 mi into trip | ~1m in | IL 97 / Clear Lake Avenue

Turn straight onto IL 97 / Clear Lake Avenue

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left / straight lanes.
4
2.7 mi into trip | ~5m in

Take the exit toward I 55 North: Chicago

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early

Toward I 55 North: Chicago
5
14.1 mi into trip | ~18m in

Take the exit toward IL 123: Williamsville, Petersburg

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward IL 123: Williamsville, Petersburg

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$2.36 one way

$4.72 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 5 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $2.59 $5.18
premium $4.89 $2.91 $5.81
diesel $5.61 $3.33 $6.67

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$2

Estimated CO2 emission: 5.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 4.5 0 $1.59 $0.72
Efficient EV 3.8 0 $1.32 $0.60
EV Truck/SUV 6 0 $2.11 $0.97

Gas CO2

5 kg

EV CO2

2 kg (60% 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 18, 2026

Origin

Springfield, IL

Late night in Springfield on Sunday

Local time

2:58 AM

CDT

Current temp

54°F

Sunny

NW 16 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Freeze Watch

Freeze Watch issued April 18 at 1:29PM CDT until April 20 at 9:00AM CDT by NWS Chicago IL

Freeze Watch

Freeze Watch issued April 18 at 1:29PM CDT until April 20 at 9:00AM CDT by NWS Chicago IL

Destination

Williamsville, IL

Late night in Williamsville on Sunday

Local time

2:58 AM

CDT

Current temp

54°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

Very similar conditions

Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.

Road read

21m 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?

This route is mostly highway, with 76% of the 15.1 miles on I 55. You'll experience an 11.1-mile stretch on I 55 before transitioning to surface roads like Clear Lake Avenue and County Highway 2. Expect a relatively fast drive with minimal traffic lights for the majority of the trip.

76% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
10 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 11.1 mi on I 55.

How Hard Is This Drive?

3/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 55 and Clear Lake Avenue. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near East Washington Street.

Driving Effort 3/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a straightforward 21m 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: near the start (East Washington Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.2 miles (North 12th Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (IL 97 / Clear Lake Avenue): Lane positioning matters here.

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 Williamsville, IL, road signs begin pointing toward Petersburg along the way.

Petersburg

14.1 mi in | ~18m

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 21m. Total distance: 15.1 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

21m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

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

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (76%). Straightforward navigation.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 11.1 miles on I 55. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Yes — we found about 5 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: near the start (East Washington Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.2 miles (North 12th Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (IL 97 / Clear Lake Avenue): Lane positioning matters here.

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 Williamsville, 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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