London, Ontario, Canada to Springfield, Illinois: Road Trip Guide & Distance

487.9 miles 785.2 km · straight line
585.5 miles estimated 942.2 km · driving distance
11h 47min estimated drive time
CAD 95 - CAD 117 estimated fuel cost
~1h 29min flight time
246° WSW bearing direction

How far is London, Ontario, Canada from Springfield, Illinois?

The distance from London, Ontario, Canada to Springfield, Illinois is 487.9 miles (785.2 km) as the crow flies. Springfield, Illinois is located WSW of London, Ontario, Canada. By car, the driving distance is approximately 585.5 miles, taking about 11h 47min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 29min. London, Ontario, Canada is in Ontario, Canada, while Springfield, Illinois is in Illinois, United States.

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. Keep in mind this route crosses international borders. Don't forget your passport, and check current border crossing times and vehicle insurance requirements.

Coordinates come from public place data for London, Ontario, Canada 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 London, Ontario, Canada to Springfield, Illinois

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 11h 47min CAD 95 - CAD 117 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 29min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~14h 8min $47–$88* Budget
Train ~11h 12min $70–$205* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between London, Ontario, Canada & Springfield, Illinois

Quick Facts

London, Ontario, Canada
42.98°N, 81.23°W
America/Toronto
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 163 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 41 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 51 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients