Omaha to Springfield, Illinois: Road Trip Guide & Distance

345.2 miles 555.6 km · straight line
424.5 miles actual route 683.1 km · driving distance
8h 1min estimated drive time
$41 - $50 estimated fuel cost
~1h 12min flight time
105° ESE bearing direction

How far is Omaha from Springfield, Illinois?

The distance from Omaha to Springfield, Illinois is 345.2 miles (555.6 km) as the crow flies. Springfield, Illinois is located ESE of Omaha. By car, the driving distance is approximately 424.5 miles, taking about 8h 1min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 12min. Both are located in United States — Omaha in Nebraska 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 Omaha 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 Omaha to Springfield, Illinois

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 8h 1min $41 - $50 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 12min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~9h 37min $34–$64* Budget
Train ~7h 37min $51–$149* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Omaha & Springfield, Illinois

Quick Facts

Omaha
41.26°N, 95.93°W
America/Chicago
332m 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 115 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 29 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 72.1 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM