Provo to Springfield, Illinois: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1162.3 miles 1870.5 km · straight line
1394.7 miles estimated 2244.6 km · driving distance
28h 3min estimated drive time
$134 - $165 estimated fuel cost
~2h 50min flight time
84° E bearing direction

How far is Provo from Springfield, Illinois?

The distance from Provo to Springfield, Illinois is 1162.3 miles (1870.5 km) as the crow flies. Springfield, Illinois is located E of Provo. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1394.7 miles, taking about 28h 3min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 50min. Both are located in United States — Provo in Utah 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 Provo 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 Provo to Springfield, Illinois

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 28h 3min $134 - $165 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 50min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~33h 40min $112–$209* Budget
Train ~36h 28min $167–$488* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Provo & Springfield, Illinois

Quick Facts

Provo
40.23°N, 111.66°W
America/Denver
1387m 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 387 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 97 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 21.4 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients