New Haven, Connecticut to Springfield, Illinois: Road Trip Guide & Distance

882.3 miles 1419.9 km · straight line
1058.8 miles estimated 1703.9 km · driving distance
21h 18min estimated drive time
$102 - $125 estimated fuel cost
~2h 16min flight time
269° W bearing direction

How far is New Haven, Connecticut from Springfield, Illinois?

The distance from New Haven, Connecticut to Springfield, Illinois is 882.3 miles (1419.9 km) as the crow flies. Springfield, Illinois is located W of New Haven, Connecticut. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1058.8 miles, taking about 21h 18min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 16min. Both are located in United States — New Haven, Connecticut in Connecticut and Springfield, Illinois in Illinois.

This is a serious multi-day road trip! We strongly recommend breaking this journey up with an overnight stay to ensure you arrive safely and refreshed. 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. For a trip of this distance, flying is significantly faster. However, driving offers the flexibility to explore stops along the way.

Coordinates come from public place data for New Haven, Connecticut 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 New Haven, Connecticut to Springfield, Illinois

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 21h 18min $102 - $125 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 16min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~25h 34min $85–$159* Budget
Train ~27h 41min $127–$371* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between New Haven, Connecticut & Springfield, Illinois

Quick Facts

New Haven, Connecticut
41.31°N, 72.93°W
America/New_York
5m 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 294 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 74 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 28.2 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients