Ann Arbor to Springfield, Missouri: Road Trip Guide & Distance

615.9 miles 991.2 km · straight line
739.1 miles estimated 1189.4 km · driving distance
14h 52min estimated drive time
$71 - $88 estimated fuel cost
~1h 44min flight time
239° WSW bearing direction

How far is Ann Arbor from Springfield, Missouri?

The distance from Ann Arbor to Springfield, Missouri is 615.9 miles (991.2 km) as the crow flies. Springfield, Missouri is located WSW of Ann Arbor. By car, the driving distance is approximately 739.1 miles, taking about 14h 52min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 44min. Both are located in United States — Ann Arbor in Michigan and Springfield, Missouri in Missouri.

This is a serious multi-day road trip! We strongly recommend breaking this journey up with an overnight stay to ensure you arrive safely and refreshed. Since you'll be heading mostly West, pack a good pair of sunglasses if you plan to drive during the late afternoon to avoid the harsh sun glare.

Coordinates come from public place data for Ann Arbor 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.

How to Get from Ann Arbor to Springfield, Missouri

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 14h 52min $71 - $88 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 44min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~17h 50min $59–$111* Budget
Train ~19h 20min $89–$259* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Ann Arbor & Springfield, Missouri

Quick Facts

Ann Arbor
42.28°N, 83.74°W
America/Detroit
269m elevation
Springfield, Missouri
37.22°N, 93.30°W
America/Chicago
396m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 205 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 51 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 40.4 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients