There are
978 mi
from Daytona Beach, FL to Effingham, IL
That's the driving distance. It would take 18 hours 3 mins to go from Daytona Beach, Florida to Effingham, Illinois.
The flight distance (direct flight from Daytona Beach, FL to Effingham, IL) is 807.73 mi.
978 mi = 1,574.55 kms