Iowa City to Springfield, Ohio: Road Trip Guide & Distance

421.2 miles 677.8 km · straight line
505.4 miles estimated 813.4 km · driving distance
10h 10min estimated drive time
$49 - $60 estimated fuel cost
~1h 21min flight time
104° ESE bearing direction

How far is Iowa City from Springfield, Ohio?

The distance from Iowa City to Springfield, Ohio is 421.2 miles (677.8 km) as the crow flies. Springfield, Ohio is located ESE of Iowa City. By car, the driving distance is approximately 505.4 miles, taking about 10h 10min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 21min. Both are located in United States — Iowa City in Iowa and Springfield, Ohio in Ohio.

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. 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 Iowa City and Springfield, Ohio. 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 Iowa City to Springfield, Ohio

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 10h 10min $49 - $60 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 21min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~12h 12min $40–$76* Budget
Train ~9h 40min $61–$177* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Iowa City & Springfield, Ohio

Quick Facts

Iowa City
41.66°N, 91.53°W
America/Chicago
204m elevation
Springfield, Ohio
39.92°N, 83.81°W
America/New_York
298m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 140 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 35 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 59.1 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients