Roanoke to Springfield, Illinois: Road Trip Guide & Distance

552.4 miles 889 km · straight line
662.9 miles estimated 1066.8 km · driving distance
13h 20min estimated drive time
$64 - $79 estimated fuel cost
~1h 37min flight time
291° WNW bearing direction

How far is Roanoke from Springfield, Illinois?

The distance from Roanoke to Springfield, Illinois is 552.4 miles (889 km) as the crow flies. Springfield, Illinois is located WNW of Roanoke. By car, the driving distance is approximately 662.9 miles, taking about 13h 20min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 37min. Both are located in United States — Roanoke in Virginia 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 Roanoke 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 Roanoke to Springfield, Illinois

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 13h 20min $64 - $79 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 37min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~16h 0min $53–$99* Budget
Train ~17h 20min $80–$232* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Roanoke & Springfield, Illinois

Quick Facts

Roanoke
37.27°N, 79.94°W
America/New_York
285m 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 184 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 46 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 45.1 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients