Fort Worth to Springfield, Illinois: Road Trip Guide & Distance

647.8 miles 1042.5 km · straight line
768.6 miles actual route 1236.9 km · driving distance
14h 1min estimated drive time
$74 - $91 estimated fuel cost
~1h 48min flight time
39° NE bearing direction

How far is Fort Worth from Springfield, Illinois?

The distance from Fort Worth to Springfield, Illinois is 647.8 miles (1042.5 km) as the crow flies. Springfield, Illinois is located NE of Fort Worth. By car, the driving distance is approximately 768.6 miles, taking about 14h 1min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 48min. Both are located in United States — Fort Worth 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.

Coordinates come from public place data for Fort Worth 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 Fort Worth to Springfield, Illinois

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 14h 1min $74 - $91 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 48min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~16h 49min $61–$115* Budget
Train ~18h 13min $92–$269* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Fort Worth & Springfield, Illinois

Quick Facts

Fort Worth
32.76°N, 97.33°W
America/Chicago
203m 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 216 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 54 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 38.4 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM