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

675 miles 1086.3 km · straight line
810 miles estimated 1303.6 km · driving distance
16h 18min estimated drive time
$78 - $96 estimated fuel cost
~1h 51min flight time
302° WNW bearing direction

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

The distance from Fayetteville, North Carolina to Springfield, Illinois is 675 miles (1086.3 km) as the crow flies. Springfield, Illinois is located WNW of Fayetteville, North Carolina. By car, the driving distance is approximately 810 miles, taking about 16h 18min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 51min. Both are located in United States — Fayetteville, 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. 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 Fayetteville, 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 Fayetteville, North Carolina to Springfield, Illinois

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 16h 18min $78 - $96 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 51min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~19h 34min $65–$122* Budget
Train ~21h 11min $97–$284* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Fayetteville, North Carolina & Springfield, Illinois

Quick Facts

Fayetteville, North Carolina
35.05°N, 78.88°W
America/New_York
29m 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 225 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 56 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 36.9 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients