Cambridge, Ontario, Canada to Springfield, Illinois: Road Trip Guide & Distance

540.8 miles 870.4 km · straight line
649 miles estimated 1044.5 km · driving distance
13h 3min estimated drive time
CAD 105 - CAD 130 estimated fuel cost
~1h 35min flight time
246° WSW bearing direction

How far is Cambridge, Ontario, Canada from Springfield, Illinois?

The distance from Cambridge, Ontario, Canada to Springfield, Illinois is 540.8 miles (870.4 km) as the crow flies. Springfield, Illinois is located WSW of Cambridge, Ontario, Canada. By car, the driving distance is approximately 649 miles, taking about 13h 3min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 35min. Cambridge, Ontario, Canada 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 Cambridge, Ontario, Canada 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 Cambridge, Ontario, Canada to Springfield, Illinois

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 13h 3min CAD 105 - CAD 130 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 35min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~15h 40min $52–$97* Budget
Train ~16h 58min $78–$227* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Cambridge, Ontario, Canada & Springfield, Illinois

Quick Facts

Cambridge, Ontario, Canada
43.36°N, 80.31°W
America/Toronto
272m 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 180 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 45 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 46 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients