Newark, Ohio to Springfield, Illinois: Road Trip Guide & Distance

384 miles 618 km · straight line
460.8 miles estimated 741.6 km · driving distance
9h 16min estimated drive time
$44 - $55 estimated fuel cost
~1h 16min flight time
270° W bearing direction

How far is Newark, Ohio from Springfield, Illinois?

The distance from Newark, Ohio to Springfield, Illinois is 384 miles (618 km) as the crow flies. Springfield, Illinois is located W of Newark, Ohio. By car, the driving distance is approximately 460.8 miles, taking about 9h 16min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 16min. Both are located in United States — Newark, Ohio in Ohio 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 Newark, Ohio 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 Newark, Ohio to Springfield, Illinois

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 9h 16min $44 - $55 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 16min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~11h 7min $37–$69* Budget
Train ~8h 48min $55–$161* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Newark, Ohio & Springfield, Illinois

Quick Facts

Newark, Ohio
40.06°N, 82.40°W
America/New_York
254m 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 128 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 32 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 64.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients