East Peoria to Springfield, Missouri: Road Trip Guide & Distance

311 miles 500.5 km · straight line
373.2 miles estimated 600.6 km · driving distance
7h 30min estimated drive time
$36 - $44 estimated fuel cost
~1h 8min flight time
221° SW bearing direction

How far is East Peoria from Springfield, Missouri?

The distance from East Peoria to Springfield, Missouri is 311 miles (500.5 km) as the crow flies. Springfield, Missouri is located SW of East Peoria. By car, the driving distance is approximately 373.2 miles, taking about 7h 30min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 8min. Both are located in United States — East Peoria in Illinois and Springfield, Missouri in Missouri.

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 East Peoria and Springfield, Missouri. 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 East Peoria to Springfield, Missouri

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 7h 30min $36 - $44 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 8min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~9h 0min $30–$56* Budget
Train ~7h 8min $45–$131* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between East Peoria & Springfield, Missouri

Quick Facts

East Peoria
40.67°N, 89.58°W
America/Chicago
140m elevation
Springfield, Missouri
37.22°N, 93.30°W
America/Chicago
396m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 104 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 26 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 80.1 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients