Louisville to Springfield by train
Springfield lies 377 km (234 mi) north-west of Louisville, -1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 5 h 6 min at the speeds typical of United States rail, over roughly 460 km (286 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
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| Louisville | Springfield | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United States | United States |
| Population | 624,444 | 114,394 |
| Elevation | 143 m (469 ft) | 184 m (604 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-4 (America/Kentucky/Louisville) | UTC-5 (America/Chicago) |
| Stations on record | Central Station | Springfield, Lincoln Depot, Springfield Union Station |
| Postal codes | 40201–40299 | 62701–62796 |
Clocks in Springfield are 1 h behind Louisville right now, so a 5 h 6 min journey lands only 4 h 6 min later by the destination clock.
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Common questions
How far is Springfield from Louisville?
377 km (234 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Louisville; by road roughly 460 km (286 mi).
How long does it take to get from Louisville to Springfield by train?
About 5 h 6 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Louisville and Springfield?
Springfield is 1 h behind at the moment (America/Chicago against America/Kentucky/Louisville).
Where these facts come from
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- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.