Austin, Texas to Springfield, Missouri: Road Trip Guide & Distance

543.6 miles 874.8 km · straight line
610 miles actual route 981.7 km · driving distance
11h 16min estimated drive time
$59 - $72 estimated fuel cost
~1h 36min flight time
27° NNE bearing direction

How far is Austin, Texas from Springfield, Missouri?

The distance from Austin, Texas to Springfield, Missouri is 543.6 miles (874.8 km) as the crow flies. Springfield, Missouri is located NNE of Austin, Texas. By car, the driving distance is approximately 610 miles, taking about 11h 16min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 36min. Both are located in United States — Austin, Texas in Texas 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. 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 Austin, Texas 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 Austin, Texas to Springfield, Missouri

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 11h 16min $59 - $72 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 36min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~13h 31min $49–$92* Budget
Train ~14h 39min $73–$214* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Austin, Texas & Springfield, Missouri

Quick Facts

Austin, Texas
30.27°N, 97.74°W
America/Chicago
149m 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 181 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 45 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 45.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM