Killeen to Springfield, Illinois: Road Trip Guide & Distance

752.3 miles 1210.7 km · straight line
902.7 miles estimated 1452.8 km · driving distance
18h 10min estimated drive time
$87 - $107 estimated fuel cost
~2h 1min flight time
35° NE bearing direction

How far is Killeen from Springfield, Illinois?

The distance from Killeen to Springfield, Illinois is 752.3 miles (1210.7 km) as the crow flies. Springfield, Illinois is located NE of Killeen. By car, the driving distance is approximately 902.7 miles, taking about 18h 10min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 1min. Both are located in United States — Killeen in Texas 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. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility. 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 Killeen 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 Killeen to Springfield, Illinois

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 18h 10min $87 - $107 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 1min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~21h 48min $72–$135* Budget
Train ~23h 37min $108–$316* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Killeen & Springfield, Illinois

Quick Facts

Killeen
31.12°N, 97.73°W
America/Chicago
252m 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 251 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 63 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 33.1 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients