Huntsville, Alabama to Springfield, Illinois: Road Trip Guide & Distance

388.6 miles 625.4 km · straight line
466.3 miles estimated 750.5 km · driving distance
9h 23min estimated drive time
$45 - $55 estimated fuel cost
~1h 17min flight time
335° NNW bearing direction

How far is Huntsville, Alabama from Springfield, Illinois?

The distance from Huntsville, Alabama to Springfield, Illinois is 388.6 miles (625.4 km) as the crow flies. Springfield, Illinois is located NNW of Huntsville, Alabama. By car, the driving distance is approximately 466.3 miles, taking about 9h 23min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 17min. Both are located in United States — Huntsville, Alabama in Alabama 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 Huntsville, Alabama 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 Huntsville, Alabama to Springfield, Illinois

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 9h 23min $45 - $55 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 17min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~11h 16min $37–$70* Budget
Train ~8h 55min $56–$163* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Huntsville, Alabama & Springfield, Illinois

Quick Facts

Huntsville, Alabama
34.73°N, 86.59°W
America/Chicago
193m 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 130 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 32 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 64.1 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients