Springfield, Illinois to Washington DC: Road Trip Guide & Distance
How far is Springfield, Illinois from Washington DC?
The distance from Springfield, Illinois to Washington DC is 675.8 miles (1087.6 km) as the crow flies. Washington DC is located E of Springfield, Illinois. By car, the driving distance is approximately 775.2 miles, taking about 15h 3min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 52min. Both are located in United States — Springfield, Illinois in Illinois and Washington DC in District of Columbia.
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.
Coordinates come from public place data for Springfield, Illinois and Washington DC. 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 Washington DC
Suggested Stops Between Springfield, Illinois & Washington DC
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Quick Facts
Did You Know?
- At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 225 hours of non-stop walking
- By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 56 hours
- You could travel this distance about 36.8 times to circle the Earth's equator