Jackson, Tennessee to Springfield, Illinois: Road Trip Guide & Distance

292.9 miles 471.3 km · straight line
366 miles estimated 589.1 km · driving distance
7h 22min estimated drive time
$35 - $43 estimated fuel cost
~1h 5min flight time
351° N bearing direction

How far is Jackson, Tennessee from Springfield, Illinois?

The distance from Jackson, Tennessee to Springfield, Illinois is 292.9 miles (471.3 km) as the crow flies. Springfield, Illinois is located N of Jackson, Tennessee. By car, the driving distance is approximately 366 miles, taking about 7h 22min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 5min. Both are located in United States — Jackson, Tennessee in Tennessee 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.

Coordinates come from public place data for Jackson, Tennessee 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 Jackson, Tennessee to Springfield, Illinois

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 7h 22min $35 - $43 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 5min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~8h 50min $29–$55* Budget
Train ~7h 0min $44–$128* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Jackson, Tennessee & Springfield, Illinois

Quick Facts

Jackson, Tennessee
35.61°N, 88.81°W
America/Chicago
125m 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 98 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 24 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 85 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients