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

794.3 miles 1278.3 km · straight line
950.3 miles actual route 1529.3 km · driving distance
17h 45min estimated drive time
$91 - $113 estimated fuel cost
~2h 6min flight time
328° NNW bearing direction

How far is Jacksonville, Florida from Springfield, Illinois?

The distance from Jacksonville, Florida to Springfield, Illinois is 794.3 miles (1278.3 km) as the crow flies. Springfield, Illinois is located NNW of Jacksonville, Florida. By car, the driving distance is approximately 950.3 miles, taking about 17h 45min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 6min. Both are located in United States — Jacksonville, Florida in Florida and Springfield, Illinois in Illinois.

This is a serious multi-day road trip! We strongly recommend breaking this journey up with an overnight stay to ensure you arrive safely and refreshed. 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. For a trip of this distance, flying is significantly faster. However, driving offers the flexibility to explore stops along the way.

Coordinates come from public place data for Jacksonville, Florida and Springfield, Illinois. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. 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, Florida to Springfield, Illinois

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 17h 45min $91 - $113 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 6min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~21h 18min $76–$143* Budget
Train ~23h 5min $114–$333* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Jacksonville, Florida & Springfield, Illinois

Quick Facts

Jacksonville, Florida
30.33°N, 81.66°W
America/New_York
12m 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 265 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 66 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 31.4 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM