North Stamford to Springfield, Illinois: Road Trip Guide & Distance

850 miles 1368 km · straight line
1020 miles estimated 1641.6 km · driving distance
20h 31min estimated drive time
$98 - $121 estimated fuel cost
~2h 13min flight time
269° W bearing direction

How far is North Stamford from Springfield, Illinois?

The distance from North Stamford to Springfield, Illinois is 850 miles (1368 km) as the crow flies. Springfield, Illinois is located W of North Stamford. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1020 miles, taking about 20h 31min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 13min. Both are located in United States — North Stamford 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 North Stamford 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 North Stamford to Springfield, Illinois

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 20h 31min $98 - $121 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 13min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~24h 37min $82–$153* Budget
Train ~26h 40min $122–$357* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between North Stamford & Springfield, Illinois

Quick Facts

North Stamford
41.14°N, 73.54°W
America/New_York
75m 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 283 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 71 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 29.3 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients