Portland, Oregon to Springfield, Illinois: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1711.4 miles 2754.2 km · straight line
2037.7 miles actual route 3279.3 km · driving distance
35h 28min estimated drive time
$196 - $241 estimated fuel cost
~3h 57min flight time
91° E bearing direction

How far is Portland, Oregon from Springfield, Illinois?

The distance from Portland, Oregon to Springfield, Illinois is 1711.4 miles (2754.2 km) as the crow flies. Springfield, Illinois is located E of Portland, Oregon. By car, the driving distance is approximately 2037.7 miles, taking about 35h 28min. A direct flight would take roughly 3h 57min. Both are located in United States — Portland, Oregon in Oregon 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. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility. For a trip of this distance, flying is significantly faster. However, driving offers the flexibility to explore stops along the way.

Coordinates come from public place data for Portland, Oregon 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 Portland, Oregon to Springfield, Illinois

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 35h 28min $196 - $241 Flexible stops
Fly ~3h 57min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~42h 34min $163–$306* Budget
Train ~46h 6min $245–$713* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Portland, Oregon & Springfield, Illinois

Quick Facts

Portland, Oregon
45.52°N, 122.68°W
America/Los_Angeles
15m 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 570 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 143 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 14.6 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM