Norfolk, Virginia to Springfield, Ohio: Road Trip Guide & Distance

459.2 miles 739 km · straight line
551 miles estimated 886.8 km · driving distance
11h 5min estimated drive time
$53 - $65 estimated fuel cost
~1h 25min flight time
300° WNW bearing direction

How far is Norfolk, Virginia from Springfield, Ohio?

The distance from Norfolk, Virginia to Springfield, Ohio is 459.2 miles (739 km) as the crow flies. Springfield, Ohio is located WNW of Norfolk, Virginia. By car, the driving distance is approximately 551 miles, taking about 11h 5min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 25min. Both are located in United States — Norfolk, Virginia in Virginia and Springfield, Ohio in Ohio.

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 Norfolk, Virginia and Springfield, Ohio. 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 Norfolk, Virginia to Springfield, Ohio

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 11h 5min $53 - $65 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 25min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~13h 18min $44–$83* Budget
Train ~10h 32min $66–$193* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Norfolk, Virginia & Springfield, Ohio

Quick Facts

Norfolk, Virginia
36.85°N, 76.29°W
America/New_York
5m elevation
Springfield, Ohio
39.92°N, 83.81°W
America/New_York
298m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 153 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 38 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 54.2 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients