Abilene to Springfield, Missouri: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Abilene from Springfield, Missouri?

The distance from Abilene to Springfield, Missouri is 491.3 miles (790.7 km) as the crow flies. Springfield, Missouri is located NE of Abilene. By car, the driving distance is approximately 589.6 miles, taking about 11h 52min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 29min. Both are located in United States — Abilene in Texas and Springfield, Missouri in Missouri.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility.

Coordinates come from public place data for Abilene and Springfield, Missouri. The driving distance is estimated from straight-line distance with a road-factor model, so confirm the route in your navigation app. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.