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

352.4 miles 567.1 km · straight line
380.2 miles actual route 611.8 km · driving distance
7h 16min estimated drive time
$37 - $45 estimated fuel cost
~1h 13min flight time
270° W bearing direction

How far is Columbus, Ohio from Springfield, Illinois?

The distance from Columbus, Ohio to Springfield, Illinois is 352.4 miles (567.1 km) as the crow flies. Springfield, Illinois is located W of Columbus, Ohio. By car, the driving distance is approximately 380.2 miles, taking about 7h 16min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 13min. Both are located in United States — Columbus, 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 Columbus, Ohio and Springfield, Illinois. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Columbus, Ohio to Springfield, Illinois

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 7h 16min $37 - $45 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 13min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~8h 43min $30–$57* Budget
Train ~6h 54min $46–$133* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Columbus, Ohio & Springfield, Illinois

Quick Facts

Columbus, Ohio
39.96°N, 83.00°W
America/New_York
275m 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 117 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 29 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 70.7 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM