Oak Ridge to Springfield, Illinois: Road Trip Guide & Distance

392.9 miles 632.3 km · straight line
471.5 miles estimated 758.8 km · driving distance
9h 29min estimated drive time
$45 - $56 estimated fuel cost
~1h 17min flight time
313° NW bearing direction

How far is Oak Ridge from Springfield, Illinois?

The distance from Oak Ridge to Springfield, Illinois is 392.9 miles (632.3 km) as the crow flies. Springfield, Illinois is located NW of Oak Ridge. By car, the driving distance is approximately 471.5 miles, taking about 9h 29min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 17min. Both are located in United States — Oak Ridge in Tennessee 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 Oak Ridge 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 Oak Ridge to Springfield, Illinois

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 9h 29min $45 - $56 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 17min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~11h 23min $38–$71* Budget
Train ~9h 1min $57–$165* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Oak Ridge & Springfield, Illinois

Quick Facts

Oak Ridge
36.01°N, 84.27°W
America/New_York
259m 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 131 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 33 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 63.4 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients