Huntington, West Virginia to Springfield, Illinois: Road Trip Guide & Distance

397.4 miles 639.6 km · straight line
476.9 miles estimated 767.5 km · driving distance
9h 36min estimated drive time
$46 - $56 estimated fuel cost
~1h 18min flight time
286° WNW bearing direction

How far is Huntington, West Virginia from Springfield, Illinois?

The distance from Huntington, West Virginia to Springfield, Illinois is 397.4 miles (639.6 km) as the crow flies. Springfield, Illinois is located WNW of Huntington, West Virginia. By car, the driving distance is approximately 476.9 miles, taking about 9h 36min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 18min. Both are located in United States — Huntington, West Virginia in West Virginia and Springfield, Illinois in Illinois.

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 Huntington, West Virginia 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 Huntington, West Virginia to Springfield, Illinois

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 9h 36min $46 - $56 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 18min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~11h 31min $38–$72* Budget
Train ~9h 7min $57–$167* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Huntington, West Virginia & Springfield, Illinois

Quick Facts

Huntington, West Virginia
38.42°N, 82.45°W
America/New_York
173m 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 132 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 33 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 62.7 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients