Jacksonville, Illinois to Springfield, Missouri: Road Trip Guide & Distance

240.5 miles 387 km · straight line
300.6 miles estimated 483.8 km · driving distance
6h 3min estimated drive time
$29 - $36 estimated fuel cost
~59min flight time
225° SW bearing direction

How far is Jacksonville, Illinois from Springfield, Missouri?

The distance from Jacksonville, Illinois to Springfield, Missouri is 240.5 miles (387 km) as the crow flies. Springfield, Missouri is located SW of Jacksonville, Illinois. By car, the driving distance is approximately 300.6 miles, taking about 6h 3min. A direct flight would take roughly 59min. Both are located in United States — Jacksonville, Illinois in Illinois and Springfield, Missouri in Missouri.

For a drive of this length, it's recommended to plan at least one quick rest stop to stretch your legs and grab a coffee. 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 Jacksonville, Illinois and Springfield, Missouri. 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 Jacksonville, Illinois to Springfield, Missouri

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 6h 3min $29 - $36 Flexible stops
Fly ~59min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~7h 16min $24–$45* Budget
Train ~5h 45min $36–$105* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Jacksonville, Illinois & Springfield, Missouri

Quick Facts

Jacksonville, Illinois
39.73°N, 90.23°W
America/Chicago
186m elevation
Springfield, Missouri
37.22°N, 93.30°W
America/Chicago
396m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 80 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 20 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 103.6 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients