Baltimore to Springfield, Illinois: Road Trip Guide & Distance

694.6 miles 1117.8 km · straight line
781.4 miles actual route 1257.6 km · driving distance
15h 0min estimated drive time
$75 - $93 estimated fuel cost
~1h 54min flight time
277° W bearing direction

How far is Baltimore from Springfield, Illinois?

The distance from Baltimore to Springfield, Illinois is 694.6 miles (1117.8 km) as the crow flies. Springfield, Illinois is located W of Baltimore. By car, the driving distance is approximately 781.4 miles, taking about 15h 0min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 54min. Both are located in United States — Baltimore in Maryland 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.

Coordinates come from public place data for Baltimore and Springfield, Illinois. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Baltimore to Springfield, Illinois

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 15h 0min $75 - $93 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 54min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~18h 0min $63–$117* Budget
Train ~19h 30min $94–$273* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Baltimore & Springfield, Illinois

Quick Facts

Baltimore
39.29°N, 76.61°W
America/New_York
10m 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 232 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 58 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 35.9 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM