Barrie to Springfield, Illinois: Road Trip Guide & Distance

601.5 miles 968 km · straight line
721.8 miles estimated 1161.6 km · driving distance
14h 31min estimated drive time
CAD 117 - CAD 144 estimated fuel cost
~1h 43min flight time
242° WSW bearing direction

How far is Barrie from Springfield, Illinois?

The distance from Barrie to Springfield, Illinois is 601.5 miles (968 km) as the crow flies. Springfield, Illinois is located WSW of Barrie. By car, the driving distance is approximately 721.8 miles, taking about 14h 31min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 43min. Barrie is in Ontario, Canada, while Springfield, Illinois is in Illinois, United States.

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. Keep in mind this route crosses international borders. Don't forget your passport, and check current border crossing times and vehicle insurance requirements.

Coordinates come from public place data for Barrie 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 Barrie to Springfield, Illinois

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 14h 31min CAD 117 - CAD 144 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 43min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~17h 25min $58–$108* Budget
Train ~18h 52min $87–$253* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Barrie & Springfield, Illinois

Quick Facts

Barrie
44.40°N, 79.67°W
America/Toronto
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 201 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 50 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 41.4 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients