Appleton to Springfield, Missouri: Road Trip Guide & Distance

549.7 miles 884.6 km · straight line
659.6 miles estimated 1061.5 km · driving distance
13h 16min estimated drive time
$63 - $78 estimated fuel cost
~1h 36min flight time
209° SSW bearing direction

How far is Appleton from Springfield, Missouri?

The distance from Appleton to Springfield, Missouri is 549.7 miles (884.6 km) as the crow flies. Springfield, Missouri is located SSW of Appleton. By car, the driving distance is approximately 659.6 miles, taking about 13h 16min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 36min. Both are located in United States — Appleton in Wisconsin 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 Appleton 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 Appleton to Springfield, Missouri

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 13h 16min $63 - $78 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 36min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~15h 55min $53–$99* Budget
Train ~17h 15min $79–$231* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Appleton & Springfield, Missouri

Quick Facts

Appleton
44.26°N, 88.42°W
America/Chicago
242m 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 183 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 46 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 45.3 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients