Janesville to Springfield, Illinois: Road Trip Guide & Distance

201.7 miles 324.6 km · straight line
252.2 miles estimated 405.8 km · driving distance
5h 4min estimated drive time
$24 - $30 estimated fuel cost
~54min flight time
189° S bearing direction

How far is Janesville from Springfield, Illinois?

The distance from Janesville to Springfield, Illinois is 201.7 miles (324.6 km) as the crow flies. Springfield, Illinois is located S of Janesville. By car, the driving distance is approximately 252.2 miles, taking about 5h 4min. A direct flight would take roughly 54min. Both are located in United States — Janesville in Wisconsin and Springfield, Illinois in Illinois.

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.

Coordinates come from public place data for Janesville 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 Janesville to Springfield, Illinois

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 5h 4min $24 - $30 Flexible stops
Fly ~54min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~6h 5min $20–$38* Budget
Train ~4h 49min $30–$88* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Janesville & Springfield, Illinois

Quick Facts

Janesville
42.68°N, 89.02°W
America/Chicago
255m 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 67 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 17 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 123.5 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients