Springfield, Illinois to Stamford, Connecticut: Road Trip Guide & Distance

850.2 miles 1368.3 km · straight line
1020.3 miles estimated 1642 km · driving distance
20h 32min estimated drive time
$98 - $121 estimated fuel cost
~2h 13min flight time
79° E bearing direction

How far is Springfield, Illinois from Stamford, Connecticut?

The distance from Springfield, Illinois to Stamford, Connecticut is 850.2 miles (1368.3 km) as the crow flies. Stamford, Connecticut is located E of Springfield, Illinois. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1020.3 miles, taking about 20h 32min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 13min. Both are located in United States — Springfield, Illinois in Illinois and Stamford, Connecticut in Connecticut.

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 Stamford, Connecticut. 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 Stamford, Connecticut

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 20h 32min $98 - $121 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 13min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~24h 38min $82–$153* Budget
Train ~26h 42min $122–$357* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Springfield, Illinois & Stamford, Connecticut

Quick Facts

Springfield, Illinois
39.80°N, 89.64°W
America/Chicago
182m elevation
Stamford, Connecticut
41.05°N, 73.54°W
America/New_York
7m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 283 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 71 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 29.3 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients