Springfield, Illinois to Tyler: Road Trip Guide & Distance

603.7 miles 971.5 km · straight line
724.4 miles estimated 1165.8 km · driving distance
14h 34min estimated drive time
$70 - $86 estimated fuel cost
~1h 43min flight time
213° SSW bearing direction

How far is Springfield, Illinois from Tyler?

The distance from Springfield, Illinois to Tyler is 603.7 miles (971.5 km) as the crow flies. Tyler is located SSW of Springfield, Illinois. By car, the driving distance is approximately 724.4 miles, taking about 14h 34min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 43min. Both are located in United States — Springfield, Illinois in Illinois and Tyler in Texas.

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 Springfield, Illinois and Tyler. 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 Tyler

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 14h 34min $70 - $86 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 43min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~17h 29min $58–$109* Budget
Train ~18h 56min $87–$254* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Springfield, Illinois & Tyler

Quick Facts

Springfield, Illinois
39.80°N, 89.64°W
America/Chicago
182m elevation
Tyler
32.35°N, 95.30°W
America/Chicago
164m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 201 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 50 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 41.3 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients