Springfield, Illinois to Springfield, Massachusetts: Road Trip Guide & Distance

902.4 miles 1452.3 km · straight line
1082.9 miles estimated 1742.8 km · driving distance
21h 47min estimated drive time
$104 - $128 estimated fuel cost
~2h 19min flight time
74° ENE bearing direction

How far is Springfield, Illinois from Springfield, Massachusetts?

The distance from Springfield, Illinois to Springfield, Massachusetts is 902.4 miles (1452.3 km) as the crow flies. Springfield, Massachusetts is located ENE of Springfield, Illinois. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1082.9 miles, taking about 21h 47min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 19min. Both are located in United States — Springfield, Illinois in Illinois and Springfield, Massachusetts in Massachusetts.

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 Springfield, Illinois and Springfield, Massachusetts. 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 Springfield, Illinois to Springfield, Massachusetts

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 21h 47min $104 - $128 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 19min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~26h 8min $87–$162* Budget
Train ~28h 19min $130–$379* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Springfield, Illinois & Springfield, Massachusetts

Quick Facts

Springfield, Illinois
39.80°N, 89.64°W
America/Chicago
182m elevation
Springfield, Massachusetts
42.10°N, 72.59°W
America/New_York
25m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 301 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 75 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 27.6 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients