Memphis to Springfield, Illinois: Road Trip Guide & Distance

322.2 miles 518.5 km · straight line
379.9 miles actual route 611.4 km · driving distance
6h 57min estimated drive time
$37 - $45 estimated fuel cost
~1h 9min flight time
4° N bearing direction

How far is Memphis from Springfield, Illinois?

The distance from Memphis to Springfield, Illinois is 322.2 miles (518.5 km) as the crow flies. Springfield, Illinois is located N of Memphis. By car, the driving distance is approximately 379.9 miles, taking about 6h 57min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 9min. Both are located in United States — Memphis in Tennessee 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.

Coordinates come from public place data for Memphis and Springfield, Illinois. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Memphis to Springfield, Illinois

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 6h 57min $37 - $45 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 9min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~8h 20min $30–$57* Budget
Train ~6h 36min $46–$133* Comfort

For 2+ travelers, driving is usually cheaper. Solo? Consider the bus.

* Estimated range. Actual prices vary by date and provider.

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Quick Facts

Memphis
35.15°N, 90.05°W
America/Chicago
102m 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 107 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 27 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 77.3 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM