Ann Arbor to Springfield, Illinois: Road Trip Guide & Distance

351.9 miles 566.3 km · straight line
422.3 miles estimated 679.6 km · driving distance
8h 30min estimated drive time
$41 - $50 estimated fuel cost
~1h 12min flight time
243° WSW bearing direction

How far is Ann Arbor from Springfield, Illinois?

The distance from Ann Arbor to Springfield, Illinois is 351.9 miles (566.3 km) as the crow flies. Springfield, Illinois is located WSW of Ann Arbor. By car, the driving distance is approximately 422.3 miles, taking about 8h 30min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 12min. Both are located in United States — Ann Arbor in Michigan and Springfield, Illinois in Illinois.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. 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.

Coordinates come from public place data for Ann Arbor 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 Ann Arbor to Springfield, Illinois

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 8h 30min $41 - $50 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 12min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~10h 12min $34–$63* Budget
Train ~8h 5min $51–$148* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Ann Arbor & Springfield, Illinois

Quick Facts

Ann Arbor
42.28°N, 83.74°W
America/Detroit
269m 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 117 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 29 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 70.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients