Cleveland, Ohio to Springfield, Illinois: Road Trip Guide & Distance

432.7 miles 696.4 km · straight line
519.3 miles estimated 835.7 km · driving distance
10h 27min estimated drive time
$50 - $62 estimated fuel cost
~1h 22min flight time
257° WSW bearing direction

How far is Cleveland, Ohio from Springfield, Illinois?

The distance from Cleveland, Ohio to Springfield, Illinois is 432.7 miles (696.4 km) as the crow flies. Springfield, Illinois is located WSW of Cleveland, Ohio. By car, the driving distance is approximately 519.3 miles, taking about 10h 27min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 22min. Both are located in United States — Cleveland, Ohio in Ohio and Springfield, Illinois in Illinois.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. 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 Cleveland, Ohio 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 Cleveland, Ohio to Springfield, Illinois

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 10h 27min $50 - $62 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 22min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~12h 32min $42–$78* Budget
Train ~9h 56min $62–$182* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Cleveland, Ohio & Springfield, Illinois

Quick Facts

Cleveland, Ohio
41.50°N, 81.69°W
America/New_York
199m 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 144 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 36 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 57.5 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients