Arlington, Texas to Springfield, Illinois: Road Trip Guide & Distance

640.8 miles 1031.2 km · straight line
768.9 miles estimated 1237.4 km · driving distance
15h 28min estimated drive time
$74 - $91 estimated fuel cost
~1h 47min flight time
38° NE bearing direction

How far is Arlington, Texas from Springfield, Illinois?

The distance from Arlington, Texas to Springfield, Illinois is 640.8 miles (1031.2 km) as the crow flies. Springfield, Illinois is located NE of Arlington, Texas. By car, the driving distance is approximately 768.9 miles, taking about 15h 28min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 47min. Both are located in United States — Arlington, Texas in Texas 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. 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 Arlington, Texas 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 Arlington, Texas to Springfield, Illinois

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 15h 28min $74 - $91 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 47min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~18h 34min $62–$115* Budget
Train ~20h 6min $92–$269* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Arlington, Texas & Springfield, Illinois

Quick Facts

Arlington, Texas
32.74°N, 97.11°W
America/Chicago
184m 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 214 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 53 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 38.9 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients