Allentown to Springfield, Illinois: Road Trip Guide & Distance

748.1 miles 1204 km · straight line
897.8 miles estimated 1444.8 km · driving distance
18h 4min estimated drive time
$86 - $106 estimated fuel cost
~2h 0min flight time
270° W bearing direction

How far is Allentown from Springfield, Illinois?

The distance from Allentown to Springfield, Illinois is 748.1 miles (1204 km) as the crow flies. Springfield, Illinois is located W of Allentown. By car, the driving distance is approximately 897.8 miles, taking about 18h 4min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 0min. Both are located in United States — Allentown in Pennsylvania and Springfield, Illinois in Illinois.

This is a serious multi-day road trip! We strongly recommend breaking this journey up with an overnight stay to ensure you arrive safely and refreshed. Since you'll be heading mostly West, pack a good pair of sunglasses if you plan to drive during the late afternoon to avoid the harsh sun glare. For a trip of this distance, flying is significantly faster. However, driving offers the flexibility to explore stops along the way.

Coordinates come from public place data for Allentown and Springfield, Illinois. The driving distance is estimated from straight-line distance with a road-factor model, so confirm the route in your navigation app. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Allentown to Springfield, Illinois

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 18h 4min $86 - $106 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 0min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~21h 41min $72–$135* Budget
Train ~23h 29min $108–$314* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Allentown & Springfield, Illinois

Quick Facts

Allentown
40.61°N, 75.49°W
America/New_York
103m elevation
Springfield, Illinois
39.80°N, 89.64°W
America/Chicago
182m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 249 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 62 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 33.3 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients