Pittsburg, Kansas to Springfield, Illinois: Road Trip Guide & Distance

319.3 miles 513.8 km · straight line
383.1 miles estimated 616.6 km · driving distance
7h 42min estimated drive time
$37 - $45 estimated fuel cost
~1h 9min flight time
57° ENE bearing direction

How far is Pittsburg, Kansas from Springfield, Illinois?

The distance from Pittsburg, Kansas to Springfield, Illinois is 319.3 miles (513.8 km) as the crow flies. Springfield, Illinois is located ENE of Pittsburg, Kansas. By car, the driving distance is approximately 383.1 miles, taking about 7h 42min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 9min. Both are located in United States — Pittsburg, Kansas in Kansas 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 Pittsburg, Kansas 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 Pittsburg, Kansas to Springfield, Illinois

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 7h 42min $37 - $45 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 9min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~9h 14min $31–$57* Budget
Train ~7h 19min $46–$134* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Pittsburg, Kansas & Springfield, Illinois

Quick Facts

Pittsburg, Kansas
37.41°N, 94.70°W
America/Chicago
287m 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 106 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 27 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 78 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients