Oklahoma City to Springfield, Illinois: Road Trip Guide & Distance

524.3 miles 843.8 km · straight line
595.9 miles actual route 959 km · driving distance
10h 48min estimated drive time
$57 - $71 estimated fuel cost
~1h 33min flight time
53° NE bearing direction

How far is Oklahoma City from Springfield, Illinois?

The distance from Oklahoma City to Springfield, Illinois is 524.3 miles (843.8 km) as the crow flies. Springfield, Illinois is located NE of Oklahoma City. By car, the driving distance is approximately 595.9 miles, taking about 10h 48min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 33min. Both are located in United States — Oklahoma City in Oklahoma 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. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility.

Coordinates come from public place data for Oklahoma City 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 Oklahoma City to Springfield, Illinois

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 10h 48min $57 - $71 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 33min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~12h 58min $48–$89* Budget
Train ~14h 2min $72–$209* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Oklahoma City & Springfield, Illinois

Quick Facts

Oklahoma City
35.47°N, 97.52°W
America/Chicago
366m 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 175 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 44 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 47.5 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM