Distance from Austin to Springfield by Car and Plane

The flight distance from Austin (TX) to Springfield (IL) is 800 miles or 1288 kilometers or 695 nautical miles.
Driving distance from Austin to Springfield is 920 miles (1481 kilometers).
Difference between fly and travel by a car is 120 miles or 193 km.

Flight distance from Austin, TX to Springfield, IL in miles and km?

The air travel (bird fly) shortest distance between Austin and Springfield is 800 miles or 1288 km.
The nearest airport to Austin, is Austin Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) and the nearest airport to Springfield, is St Louis Lambert International Airport (STL).

What is the average flight time from Austin to Springfield?

Flight time from Austin, TX to Springfield, IL is 1 hours 50 minutes under average conditions.
Exact flight times may vary depending on aircraft type, weather conditions, baggage load, and other environmental factors.

Austin to Springfield Flight Route Map

Map Showing the Distance Between Austin, TX and Springfield, IL
This map shows the distance from Austin, TX, Usa to Springfield, IL, Usa. You can also see the distance in miles and km below the map. Flight route map from Austin, Texas to Springfield, Illinois is displayed below.

Driving distance from Austin, TX to Springfield, IL

The driving distance from Austin, Texas to Springfield, Illinois is 920 miles or 1481 km.
The total driving distance from Austin, TX to Springfield, IL is 920 miles or 1481 kilometers. Your trip begins in Austin, Texas. It ends in Springfield, Illinois.
The driving distance from Austin, Texas to Springfield, Illinois is approximately 920 miles (1481 kilometers), depending on the specific route you take. Without considering any traffic or other delays, driving this distance typically takes around 17 to 18 hours under normal conditions.

Driving time from Austin, TX to Springfield, IL

How long is the drive from Austin, TX to Springfield, IL?
The total driving time is 17 hours, 4 minutes.
How long does a car ride from Austin to Springfield take?
Austin and Springfield are 17 hours 4 mins far apart, if you drive non-stop.
Attention! According to the recommendations of experts, you should stop and take a break every 2 hours on average, take a fresh air and walk a little to protect your alertness and health during long trips by car. In addition, you can drink some coffee to prevent you from sleeping. People who drive constantly without taking a break lose their focus and can eventually cause accidents. Also, please drive carefully and follow the speed rules.

Time Difference between Austin and Springfield

Time difference between Austin (TX) and Springfield (IL) is 2 Hours.
Springfield time is 2 Hours ahead of Austin.

Current local time in AustinCurrent local time in Springfield
2025-12-18, 09:43:17 MST2025-12-18, 11:43:17 EST
How Far is it Between Austin Texas, USA and Springfield Illinois, USA?

You can compare air and road distance between Austin, TX and Springfield, IL in this summary table of distances in miles, kilometers and nautical miles.

Distance type Miles Kilometers Nautical miles
Driving distance 920 mi 1481 km 798.93 nmi
Straight line distance 800 mi 1288 km 695 nmi
Difference 120 mi 193 km 103 nmi

Austin Details

Austin is located in Texas, USA.

GPS CoordinatesLatitude: N 30° 18' 4.2'' Longitude: W 97° 45' 9.7''
Latitude30.30116
Longitude-97.7527
StateTexas
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Springfield Details

Springfield is located in Illinois, USA.

GPS CoordinatesLatitude: N 39° 48' 6.2'' Longitude: W 89° 38' 37.4''
Latitude39.80172
Longitude-89.64371
StateIllinois
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Estimated Travel Time by Car Between Austin, TX and Springfield, IL
Average SpeedTravel Time
30 mph (48 km/h) 30 hours 51 minutes
40 mph (64 km/h) 23 hours 8 minutes
45 mph (72 km/h) 20 hours 34 minutes
50 mph (80 km/h) 18 hours 30 minutes
55 mph (88 km/h) 16 hours 49 minutes
60 mph (96 km/h) 15 hours 25 minutes
65 mph (104 km/h) 14 hours 14 minutes
70 mph (112 km/h) 13 hours 13 minutes
75 mph (120 km/h) 12 hours 20 minutes
80 mph (128 km/h) 11 hours 34 minutes
85 mph (136 km/h) 10 hours 53 minutes