Rochester, New York to Springfield, Illinois: Road Trip Guide & Distance

663.9 miles 1068.5 km · straight line
796.7 miles estimated 1282.2 km · driving distance
16h 2min estimated drive time
$77 - $94 estimated fuel cost
~1h 50min flight time
254° WSW bearing direction

How far is Rochester, New York from Springfield, Illinois?

The distance from Rochester, New York to Springfield, Illinois is 663.9 miles (1068.5 km) as the crow flies. Springfield, Illinois is located WSW of Rochester, New York. By car, the driving distance is approximately 796.7 miles, taking about 16h 2min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 50min. Both are located in United States — Rochester, New York in New York 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 Rochester, New York 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 Rochester, New York to Springfield, Illinois

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 16h 2min $77 - $94 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 50min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~19h 14min $64–$120* Budget
Train ~20h 51min $96–$279* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Rochester, New York & Springfield, Illinois

Quick Facts

Rochester, New York
43.16°N, 77.61°W
America/New_York
154m 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 221 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 55 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 37.5 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients