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Elevation from Chicago to Springfield (Illinois)
Max elevation: 867 ft / 264 m
Min elevation: 523 ft / 159 m
Elevation change: 344 ft / 105 m
Min elevation: 523 ft / 159 m
Elevation change: 344 ft / 105 m
Max grade: 1.7%
Min grade: -1.3%
Steepness score: 12 + 169 + 1013 + 7 = 1200
Min grade: -1.3%
Steepness score: 12 + 169 + 1013 + 7 = 1200
Distance: 203.59 mi / 327.64 km
Travel Time: 3 hours 10 mins
Travel Time: 3 hours 10 mins
| Difficulty | % Grade | |
| Easiest | <5% | |
| Easy | 5-10% | |
| Moderate | 10-15% | |
| Difficult | 15-20% | |
| Very Difficult | >20% |
It looks like one possible route that might be flatter would be to go through Urbana (Illinois), but make sure you double check everything if you're planning a road trip.
Elevation data comes from different sources and may not reflect true
driving conditions, so talk to other RVers if you're concerned about
steep grades.
If you're planning to drive in the winter and you want to avoid snow, check the road conditions from Chicago to Springfield (Illinois). You can also view a 3-D map of Chicago elevation or Springfield (Illinois) elevation.
These are some of the possible roads along this route. Use the GPS in your car to verify all driving directions. If you're looking for campgrounds along the way, search for RV parks between Chicago and Springfield (Illinois).
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