College Station to Springfield, Illinois: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is College Station from Springfield, Illinois?

The distance from College Station to Springfield, Illinois is 737.3 miles (1186.5 km) as the crow flies. Springfield, Illinois is located NNE of College Station. By car, the driving distance is approximately 884.7 miles, taking about 17h 48min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 59min. Both are located in United States — College Station 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 College Station 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.