Greensboro to Springfield, Illinois: Road Trip Guide & Distance

595 miles 957.6 km · straight line
714 miles estimated 1149.1 km · driving distance
14h 22min estimated drive time
$69 - $85 estimated fuel cost
~1h 42min flight time
299° WNW bearing direction

How far is Greensboro from Springfield, Illinois?

The distance from Greensboro to Springfield, Illinois is 595 miles (957.6 km) as the crow flies. Springfield, Illinois is located WNW of Greensboro. By car, the driving distance is approximately 714 miles, taking about 14h 22min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 42min. Both are located in United States — Greensboro 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 Greensboro 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 Greensboro to Springfield, Illinois

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 14h 22min $69 - $85 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 42min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~17h 14min $57–$107* Budget
Train ~18h 41min $86–$250* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Greensboro & Springfield, Illinois

Quick Facts

Greensboro
36.07°N, 79.79°W
America/New_York
270m 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 198 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 50 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 41.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients