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

716.9 miles 1153.8 km · straight line
860.4 miles estimated 1384.6 km · driving distance
17h 18min estimated drive time
$83 - $102 estimated fuel cost
~1h 57min flight time
19° NNE bearing direction

How far is Beaumont, Texas from Springfield, Illinois?

The distance from Beaumont, Texas to Springfield, Illinois is 716.9 miles (1153.8 km) as the crow flies. Springfield, Illinois is located NNE of Beaumont, Texas. By car, the driving distance is approximately 860.4 miles, taking about 17h 18min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 57min. Both are located in United States — Beaumont, 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. For a trip of this distance, flying is significantly faster. However, driving offers the flexibility to explore stops along the way.

Coordinates come from public place data for Beaumont, 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 Beaumont, Texas to Springfield, Illinois

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 17h 18min $83 - $102 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 57min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~20h 46min $69–$129* Budget
Train ~22h 29min $103–$301* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Beaumont, Texas & Springfield, Illinois

Quick Facts

Beaumont, Texas
30.09°N, 94.10°W
America/Chicago
5m 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 239 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 60 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 34.7 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients