Distance from Nashville to Springfield by Car and Plane

The flight distance from Nashville (TN) to Springfield (IL) is 296 miles or 476 kilometers or 257 nautical miles.
Driving distance from Nashville to Springfield is 359 miles (579 kilometers).
Difference between fly and travel by a car is 63 miles or 103 km.

Flight distance from Nashville, TN to Springfield, IL in miles and km?

The air travel (bird fly) shortest distance between Nashville and Springfield is 296 miles or 476 km.
The nearest airport to Nashville, is Nashville International Airport (BNA) and the nearest airport to Springfield, is St Louis Lambert International Airport (STL).

What is the average flight time from Nashville to Springfield?

Flight time from Nashville, TN to Springfield, IL is 0 hours 40 minutes under average conditions.
Exact flight times may vary depending on aircraft type, weather conditions, baggage load, and other environmental factors.

Nashville to Springfield Flight Route Map

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

Driving distance from Nashville, TN to Springfield, IL

The driving distance from Nashville, Tennessee to Springfield, Illinois is 359 miles or 579 km.
The total driving distance from Nashville, TN to Springfield, IL is 359 miles or 579 kilometers. Your trip begins in Nashville, Tennessee. It ends in Springfield, Illinois.
The driving distance from Nashville, Tennessee to Springfield, Illinois is approximately 359 miles (579 kilometers), depending on the specific route you take. Without considering any traffic or other delays, driving this distance typically takes around 6 to 7 hours under normal conditions.

Driving time from Nashville, TN to Springfield, IL

How long is the drive from Nashville, TN to Springfield, IL?
The total driving time is 6 hours, 54 minutes.
How long does a car ride from Nashville to Springfield take?
Nashville and Springfield are 6 hours 54 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 Nashville and Springfield

Time difference between Nashville (TN) and Springfield (IL) is 0 Hours.

Current local time in NashvilleCurrent local time in Springfield
2026-04-01, 10:41:31 EDT2026-04-01, 10:41:31 EDT
How Far is it Between Nashville Tennessee, USA and Springfield Illinois, USA?

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

Distance type Miles Kilometers Nautical miles
Driving distance 359 mi 579 km 311.76 nmi
Straight line distance 296 mi 476 km 257 nmi
Difference 63 mi 103 km 54 nmi

Nashville Details

Nashville is located in Tennessee, USA.

GPS CoordinatesLatitude: N 36° 10' 8.9'' Longitude: W 86° 47' 5.2''
Latitude36.16913
Longitude-86.78479
StateTennessee
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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 Nashville, TN and Springfield, IL
Average SpeedTravel Time
30 mph (48 km/h) 12 hours 3 minutes
40 mph (64 km/h) 9 hours 2 minutes
45 mph (72 km/h) 8 hours 2 minutes
50 mph (80 km/h) 7 hours 14 minutes
55 mph (88 km/h) 6 hours 34 minutes
60 mph (96 km/h) 6 hours 1 minutes
65 mph (104 km/h) 5 hours 34 minutes
70 mph (112 km/h) 5 hours 10 minutes
75 mph (120 km/h) 4 hours 49 minutes
80 mph (128 km/h) 4 hours 31 minutes
85 mph (136 km/h) 4 hours 15 minutes