There are
1,928 mi
from Irvine, CA to Effingham, IL
That's the driving distance. It would take 1 day 9 hours to go from Irvine, California to Effingham, Illinois.
The flight distance (direct flight from Irvine, CA to Effingham, IL) is 1,661.79 mi.
1,928 mi = 1.61 kms