Atlanta to Springfield, Missouri: Road Trip Guide & Distance

555.3 miles 893.6 km · straight line
666.7 miles actual route 1072.9 km · driving distance
12h 54min estimated drive time
$64 - $79 estimated fuel cost
~1h 37min flight time
298° WNW bearing direction

How far is Atlanta from Springfield, Missouri?

The distance from Atlanta to Springfield, Missouri is 555.3 miles (893.6 km) as the crow flies. Springfield, Missouri is located WNW of Atlanta. By car, the driving distance is approximately 666.7 miles, taking about 12h 54min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 37min. Both are located in United States — Atlanta in Georgia 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 Atlanta and Springfield, Missouri. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Atlanta to Springfield, Missouri

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 12h 54min $64 - $79 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 37min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~15h 29min $53–$100* Budget
Train ~16h 46min $80–$233* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Atlanta & Springfield, Missouri

Quick Facts

Atlanta
33.75°N, 84.39°W
America/New_York
320m 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 185 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 46 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 44.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM