New York to Springfield, Illinois: Road Trip Guide & Distance

825.9 miles 1329.1 km · straight line
915.8 miles actual route 1473.8 km · driving distance
17h 46min estimated drive time
$88 - $108 estimated fuel cost
~2h 10min flight time
271° W bearing direction

How far is New York from Springfield, Illinois?

The distance from New York to Springfield, Illinois is 825.9 miles (1329.1 km) as the crow flies. Springfield, Illinois is located W of New York. By car, the driving distance is approximately 915.8 miles, taking about 17h 46min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 10min. Both are located in United States — New York in New York 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 York 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 New York to Springfield, Illinois

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 17h 46min $88 - $108 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 10min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~21h 19min $73–$137* Budget
Train ~23h 6min $110–$321* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between New York & Springfield, Illinois

Quick Facts

New York
40.71°N, 74.01°W
America/New_York
10m 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 275 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 69 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 30.2 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM