New River Gorge to Springfield, Illinois: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is New River Gorge from Springfield, Illinois?

The distance from New River Gorge to Springfield, Illinois is 475.3 miles (765 km) as the crow flies. Springfield, Illinois is located WNW of New River Gorge. By car, the driving distance is approximately 570.4 miles, taking about 11h 29min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 27min. Both are located in United States — New River Gorge in West Virginia 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 New River Gorge 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.