Apple Valley, Minnesota to Springfield, Illinois: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Apple Valley, Minnesota from Springfield, Illinois?

The distance from Apple Valley, Minnesota to Springfield, Illinois is 386.5 miles (622 km) as the crow flies. Springfield, Illinois is located SSE of Apple Valley, Minnesota. By car, the driving distance is approximately 463.8 miles, taking about 9h 20min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 17min. Both are located in United States — Apple Valley, Minnesota in Minnesota 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. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility.

Coordinates come from public place data for Apple Valley, Minnesota 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.