Lancaster, Ohio to Springfield, Illinois: Road Trip Guide & Distance

374.1 miles 602.1 km · straight line
448.9 miles estimated 722.5 km · driving distance
9h 2min estimated drive time
$43 - $53 estimated fuel cost
~1h 15min flight time
273° W bearing direction

How far is Lancaster, Ohio from Springfield, Illinois?

The distance from Lancaster, Ohio to Springfield, Illinois is 374.1 miles (602.1 km) as the crow flies. Springfield, Illinois is located W of Lancaster, Ohio. By car, the driving distance is approximately 448.9 miles, taking about 9h 2min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 15min. Both are located in United States — Lancaster, Ohio in Ohio 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. 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 Lancaster, Ohio 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 Lancaster, Ohio to Springfield, Illinois

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 9h 2min $43 - $53 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 15min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~10h 50min $36–$67* Budget
Train ~8h 35min $54–$157* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Lancaster, Ohio & Springfield, Illinois

Quick Facts

Lancaster, Ohio
39.71°N, 82.60°W
America/New_York
268m 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 125 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 31 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 66.6 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients