Driving Time from Champaign to Springfield
Driving from Champaign to Springfield is about 413 mi and takes roughly 7 hr. See the fuel-cost estimate, distance and route tips.
Champaign and Springfield are about 338 mi (545 km) apart in a straight line. By road that works out to roughly 413 mi (664 km), a drive of about 7 hr. A nonstop flight covers the great-circle distance in approximately 1 hr 7 min.
| Straight-line distance | 338 mi / 545 km |
| Road distance (est.) | 413 mi / 664 km |
| Driving time (est.) | 7 hr |
| Nonstop flight (est.) | 1 hr 7 min |
| Driving fuel (est., 1-way) | $52 |
| Typical flight fare | $80–$250 |
| Geographic midpoint | 38.693, -90.822 |
How these estimates work
Straight-line distance uses the haversine formula on each city's coordinates. Road distance applies a circuity factor (~1.2–1.4×) and driving time a blended average speed. Flight time uses typical jet cruise speed plus ~30 minutes for taxi, climb and descent. Treat all figures as planning estimates.
Frequently asked questions
Champaign to Springfield is about 338 mi (545 km) in a straight line, and roughly 413 mi (664 km) by road.