Ames to Springfield, Missouri: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Ames from Springfield, Missouri?

The distance from Ames to Springfield, Missouri is 333.4 miles (536.6 km) as the crow flies. Springfield, Missouri is located S of Ames. By car, the driving distance is approximately 400.1 miles, taking about 8h 3min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 10min. Both are located in United States — Ames in Iowa 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. As you head South, expect warmer temperatures. Make sure your car's AC is working well before embarking on this journey.

Coordinates come from public place data for Ames 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.