Oxford, Ohio to Springfield, Illinois: Road Trip Guide & Distance

261.3 miles 420.6 km · straight line
326.7 miles estimated 525.8 km · driving distance
6h 34min estimated drive time
$31 - $39 estimated fuel cost
~1h 2min flight time
276° W bearing direction

How far is Oxford, Ohio from Springfield, Illinois?

The distance from Oxford, Ohio to Springfield, Illinois is 261.3 miles (420.6 km) as the crow flies. Springfield, Illinois is located W of Oxford, Ohio. By car, the driving distance is approximately 326.7 miles, taking about 6h 34min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 2min. Both are located in United States — Oxford, Ohio in Ohio and Springfield, Illinois in Illinois.

For a drive of this length, it's recommended to plan at least one quick rest stop to stretch your legs and grab a coffee. 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 Oxford, Ohio 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 Oxford, Ohio to Springfield, Illinois

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 6h 34min $31 - $39 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 2min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~7h 53min $26–$49* Budget
Train ~6h 14min $39–$114* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Oxford, Ohio & Springfield, Illinois

Quick Facts

Oxford, Ohio
39.51°N, 84.75°W
America/New_York
283m 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 87 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 22 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 95.3 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients