Morristown, Tennessee to Springfield, Illinois: Road Trip Guide & Distance

425.1 miles 684.2 km · straight line
510.1 miles estimated 821 km · driving distance
10h 16min estimated drive time
$49 - $60 estimated fuel cost
~1h 21min flight time
308° NW bearing direction

How far is Morristown, Tennessee from Springfield, Illinois?

The distance from Morristown, Tennessee to Springfield, Illinois is 425.1 miles (684.2 km) as the crow flies. Springfield, Illinois is located NW of Morristown, Tennessee. By car, the driving distance is approximately 510.1 miles, taking about 10h 16min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 21min. Both are located in United States — Morristown, Tennessee 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. 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 Morristown, Tennessee 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 Morristown, Tennessee to Springfield, Illinois

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 10h 16min $49 - $60 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 21min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~12h 19min $41–$77* Budget
Train ~9h 45min $61–$179* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Morristown, Tennessee & Springfield, Illinois

Quick Facts

Morristown, Tennessee
36.21°N, 83.29°W
America/New_York
397m 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 142 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 35 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 58.6 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients