Teutopolis, IL to Springfield, IL is 110.1 miles and takes about 2h 23m via I 70, with a fuel budget near $17 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within the Midwest, specifically Illinois, so you won't experience drastic regional changes. It's a fairly straightforward trip, primarily utilizing interstate highways for much of the journey. Given the relatively short duration, it's an ideal candidate for a single-day excursion, allowing you to reach your destination with plenty of time left in the day. Plan this trip when you need a convenient and efficient way to travel between these two Illinois communities.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
55.1 miles from Teutopolis, IL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 5m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 70
29.2 mi
31m
West Springfield Road
15.7 mi
18m
South Superior Street
15.1 mi
17m
County Road 875 East
11.1 mi
12m
IL 29
8.8 mi
12m
N 2000 East Road
5.4 mi
7m
East Park Street
5.3 mi
7m
West Main Street
5.3 mi
9m
Longest stretch:
I 70
— 29.2 mi, about 31m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Teutopolis, IL and Springfield, IL.
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Start on North Garrett Street
464 ft·25 sec·North Garrett Street
2
Turn left onto East Walnut Street
496 ft·27 sec·East Walnut Street
3
Turn left onto North Pearl Street
0.1 mi·30 sec·North Pearl Street
4
Turn right onto US 40
5.3 mi·9 min·West Main Street
5
Take the ramp
0.3 mi·35 sec
Toward I-57 South, I-70 West
6
Merge onto I 57; I 70
1.5 mi·1 min·I 57; I 70
7
Keep slight right at fork onto I 70
29 mi·31 min·I 70
Toward I 70 West: Saint Louis
8
Take the exit
0.4 mi·33 sec
Exit 63Toward US 51 (Kennedy Boulevard): Vandalia, Pana
9
Turn right onto US 51
0.2 mi·12 sec·North Kennedy Boulevard
10
Continue on US 51
11 mi·12 min·County Road 875 East
11
Continue on US 51
15 mi·17 min·South Superior Street
12
Continue on US 51
2.0 mi·2 min·County Road 2400 East
13
Continue on US 51
0.6 mi·2 min·Fair Avenue
14
Continue on US 51
0.3 mi·29 sec·South Poplar Street
15
Turn left onto IL 16
0.4 mi·1 min·West 2nd Street
16
Turn right onto South State Street
0.2 mi·52 sec·South State Street
17
Turn left onto IL 29
0.3 mi·45 sec·West Washington Street
18
Continue on IL 29
5.4 mi·7 min·N 2000 East Road
19
Continue on IL 29
5.1 mi·7 min·State Route 29
20
Continue on East Park Street
5.3 mi·7 min·East Park Street
21
Turn right onto IL 29
0.4 mi·32 sec·North Webster Street
22
Continue on IL 29
16 mi·18 min·West Springfield Road
Use the straight lane.
23
Continue on IL 29
1.3 mi·1 min·IL 29
Use the straight lane.
24
Continue on IL 29
5.4 mi·7 min·IL 29
Use the straight lane.
25
Continue on IL 29
1.1 mi·1 min·IL 29
Use the straight lane.
26
Turn straight onto IL 29
1.0 mi·2 min·IL 29
27
Turn left onto IL 97
1.8 mi·3 min·Clear Lake Avenue
Use the left lane.
28
Continue on IL 97
0.4 mi·1 min·East Jefferson Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
29
Turn left onto North 7th Street
406 ft·18 sec·North 7th Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
30
Turn left onto East Washington Street
0.1 mi·23 sec·East Washington Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
31
Arrive at destination
East Washington Street
Trip Plan
Since this is a relatively short, one-day trip, you have flexibility with your departure time. Leaving in the morning will allow you to arrive in Springfield well before midday. The $17 fuel cost estimate suggests you won't need to make frequent fuel stops, but it's always wise to start with a full tank. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge as you transition off I 70 onto local roads, as services might be more spread out. A practical tip for this route is to familiarize yourself with the West Springfield Road approach to Springfield, as it can become busier during peak hours.
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 55.1 miles from Teutopolis, IL, or about 1h 5m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 29.2 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 24 miles or 30m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 55.1 miles or 1h 5m 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 54m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Springfield, IL than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Teutopolis, IL so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Teutopolis, IL
This is one driving day of about 110.1 miles and 2h 23m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 24 miles from Teutopolis, IL.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 70 for about 29.2 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
First break
3.5 mi from route
~9 min detour
$20 to $30
Effingham, Illinois
Hours: 6–10 am
+12175407716
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 13
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 110 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.1 mi into trip|~0m in|East Walnut Street
Turn left onto East Walnut Street
Navigation decision point
5
0.2 mi into trip|~0m in|North Pearl Street
Turn left onto North Pearl Street
Navigation decision point
6
36.5 mi into trip|~44m in
Take the exit toward US 51 (Kennedy Boulevard): Vandalia, Pana
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 63
Toward US 51 (Kennedy Boulevard): Vandalia, Pan...
6
109.9 mi into trip|~2h 22m in|North 7th Street
Turn left onto North 7th Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
7
110 mi into trip|~2h 23m in|East Washington Street
Turn left onto East Washington Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$17.21 one way
$34.43 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg39 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.36
$18.90
$37.80
premium
$4.89
$21.19
$42.38
diesel
$5.61
$24.31
$48.62
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$17
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$42–$67
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 38.5 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $12 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
33
0
$11.56
$5.28
Efficient EV
27.5
0
$9.63
$4.40
EV Truck/SUV
44
0
$15.41
$7.05
Gas CO2
39 kg
EV CO2
13 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 17, 2026
Origin
Teutopolis, IL
Late night
in Teutopolis on Tuesday
Local time
5:48 AM
CDT
Current temp
53°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Springfield, IL
Late night
in Springfield on Tuesday
Local time
5:48 AM
CDT
Current temp
86°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
S 18 mph31% chanceLive forecast
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued April 17 at 5:40PM CDT until April 17 at 5:45PM CDT by NWS Lincoln IL
Tornado Warning
Tornado Warning issued April 17 at 5:38PM CDT until April 17 at 6:30PM CDT by NWS St Louis MO
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
33 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
2h 23m 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?
This is a mixed drive, with 40% of the route on highways. You'll experience stretches of efficient interstate travel, including a longest continuous segment of 29.2 miles on I 70. As you approach Springfield, the character of the drive will shift, incorporating local roads like West Springfield Road and South Superior Street. Expect a blend of faster-paced highway driving and slower, more deliberate navigation through town. The overall feel is one of transition from open road to a more urban environment.
40% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
31 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 29.2 mi on I 70.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 13 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near East Walnut Street.
Driving Effort6/10
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 110.1 miles you will encounter 13 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 0.1 miles (East Walnut Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (North Pearl Street): Navigation decision point; at 36.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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 Teutopolis, IL to Springfield, IL, road signs begin pointing toward Pana 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
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 23m. Total distance: 110.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 23m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (40%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 29.2 miles on I 70. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 13 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.
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 Springfield, IL before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. There are 13 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (East Walnut Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (North Pearl Street): Navigation decision point; at 36.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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 Springfield, IL before heading back.
