Lakeville to Springfield, Illinois: Road Trip Guide & Distance

382.1 miles 615 km · straight line
458.6 miles estimated 738 km · driving distance
9h 14min estimated drive time
$44 - $54 estimated fuel cost
~1h 16min flight time
150° SSE bearing direction

How far is Lakeville from Springfield, Illinois?

The distance from Lakeville to Springfield, Illinois is 382.1 miles (615 km) as the crow flies. Springfield, Illinois is located SSE of Lakeville. By car, the driving distance is approximately 458.6 miles, taking about 9h 14min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 16min. Both are located in United States — Lakeville in Minnesota 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. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility.

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

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 9h 14min $44 - $54 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 16min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~11h 5min $37–$69* Budget
Train ~8h 46min $55–$161* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Lakeville & Springfield, Illinois

Quick Facts

Lakeville
44.65°N, 93.24°W
America/Chicago
296m 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 127 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 32 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 65.2 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients