Manhattan to Springfield, Illinois: Road Trip Guide & Distance

371.8 miles 598.3 km · straight line
446.1 miles estimated 718 km · driving distance
8h 59min estimated drive time
$43 - $53 estimated fuel cost
~1h 15min flight time
81° E bearing direction

How far is Manhattan from Springfield, Illinois?

The distance from Manhattan to Springfield, Illinois is 371.8 miles (598.3 km) as the crow flies. Springfield, Illinois is located E of Manhattan. By car, the driving distance is approximately 446.1 miles, taking about 8h 59min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 15min. Both are located in United States — Manhattan in Kansas 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 Manhattan 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 Manhattan to Springfield, Illinois

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 8h 59min $43 - $53 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 15min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~10h 47min $36–$67* Budget
Train ~8h 32min $54–$156* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Manhattan & Springfield, Illinois

Quick Facts

Manhattan
39.18°N, 96.57°W
America/Chicago
311m 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 124 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 31 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 67 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients