Round Lake Beach to Springfield, Ohio: Road Trip Guide & Distance

279.6 miles 450 km · straight line
349.5 miles estimated 562.5 km · driving distance
7h 2min estimated drive time
$34 - $41 estimated fuel cost
~1h 4min flight time
126° SE bearing direction

How far is Round Lake Beach from Springfield, Ohio?

The distance from Round Lake Beach to Springfield, Ohio is 279.6 miles (450 km) as the crow flies. Springfield, Ohio is located SE of Round Lake Beach. By car, the driving distance is approximately 349.5 miles, taking about 7h 2min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 4min. Both are located in United States — Round Lake Beach in Illinois and Springfield, Ohio in Ohio.

For a drive of this length, it's recommended to plan at least one quick rest stop to stretch your legs and grab a coffee. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility.

Coordinates come from public place data for Round Lake Beach and Springfield, Ohio. 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 Round Lake Beach to Springfield, Ohio

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 7h 2min $34 - $41 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 4min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~8h 26min $28–$52* Budget
Train ~6h 41min $42–$122* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Round Lake Beach & Springfield, Ohio

Quick Facts

Round Lake Beach
42.37°N, 88.09°W
America/Chicago
233m elevation
Springfield, Ohio
39.92°N, 83.81°W
America/New_York
298m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 93 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 23 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 89.1 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients