Springfield, Illinois to Virginia Beach: Road Trip Guide & Distance

767.3 miles 1234.9 km · straight line
931.7 miles actual route 1499.5 km · driving distance
17h 49min estimated drive time
$90 - $110 estimated fuel cost
~2h 3min flight time
101° E bearing direction

How far is Springfield, Illinois from Virginia Beach?

The distance from Springfield, Illinois to Virginia Beach is 767.3 miles (1234.9 km) as the crow flies. Virginia Beach is located E of Springfield, Illinois. By car, the driving distance is approximately 931.7 miles, taking about 17h 49min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 3min. Both are located in United States — Springfield, Illinois in Illinois and Virginia Beach in Virginia.

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 Virginia Beach. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. 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 Virginia Beach

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 17h 49min $90 - $110 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 3min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~21h 23min $75–$140* Budget
Train ~23h 10min $112–$326* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Springfield, Illinois & Virginia Beach

Quick Facts

Springfield, Illinois
39.80°N, 89.64°W
America/Chicago
182m elevation
Virginia Beach
36.85°N, 75.98°W
America/New_York
4m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 256 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 64 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 32.5 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM