Concord, North Carolina to Springfield, Illinois: Road Trip Guide & Distance

581.1 miles 935.2 km · straight line
697.3 miles estimated 1122.2 km · driving distance
14h 2min estimated drive time
$67 - $83 estimated fuel cost
~1h 40min flight time
304° NW bearing direction

How far is Concord, North Carolina from Springfield, Illinois?

The distance from Concord, North Carolina to Springfield, Illinois is 581.1 miles (935.2 km) as the crow flies. Springfield, Illinois is located NW of Concord, North Carolina. By car, the driving distance is approximately 697.3 miles, taking about 14h 2min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 40min. Both are located in United States — Concord, North Carolina in North Carolina 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. 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 Concord, North Carolina 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 Concord, North Carolina to Springfield, Illinois

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 14h 2min $67 - $83 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 40min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~16h 50min $56–$105* Budget
Train ~18h 15min $84–$244* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Concord, North Carolina & Springfield, Illinois

Quick Facts

Concord, North Carolina
35.41°N, 80.58°W
America/New_York
228m 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 194 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 48 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 42.9 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients