Pittsburgh to Springfield, Illinois: Road Trip Guide & Distance

511.4 miles 823 km · straight line
613.7 miles estimated 987.6 km · driving distance
12h 21min estimated drive time
$59 - $73 estimated fuel cost
~1h 32min flight time
268° W bearing direction

How far is Pittsburgh from Springfield, Illinois?

The distance from Pittsburgh to Springfield, Illinois is 511.4 miles (823 km) as the crow flies. Springfield, Illinois is located W of Pittsburgh. By car, the driving distance is approximately 613.7 miles, taking about 12h 21min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 32min. Both are located in United States — Pittsburgh in Pennsylvania and Springfield, Illinois in Illinois.

This is a serious multi-day road trip! We strongly recommend breaking this journey up with an overnight stay to ensure you arrive safely and refreshed. 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 Pittsburgh 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 Pittsburgh to Springfield, Illinois

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 12h 21min $59 - $73 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 32min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~14h 49min $49–$92* Budget
Train ~16h 3min $74–$215* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Pittsburgh & Springfield, Illinois

Quick Facts

Pittsburgh
40.44°N, 80.00°W
America/New_York
367m 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 170 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 43 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 48.7 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients