Baltimore to Springfield, Missouri: Road Trip Guide & Distance

915.3 miles 1473 km · straight line
1034.3 miles actual route 1664.5 km · driving distance
19h 37min estimated drive time
$100 - $123 estimated fuel cost
~2h 20min flight time
266° W bearing direction

How far is Baltimore from Springfield, Missouri?

The distance from Baltimore to Springfield, Missouri is 915.3 miles (1473 km) as the crow flies. Springfield, Missouri is located W of Baltimore. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1034.3 miles, taking about 19h 37min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 20min. Both are located in United States — Baltimore in Maryland 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. For a trip of this distance, flying is significantly faster. However, driving offers the flexibility to explore stops along the way.

Coordinates come from public place data for Baltimore 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 Baltimore to Springfield, Missouri

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 19h 37min $100 - $123 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 20min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~23h 32min $83–$155* Budget
Train ~25h 30min $124–$362* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Baltimore & Springfield, Missouri

Quick Facts

Baltimore
39.29°N, 76.61°W
America/New_York
10m 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 305 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 76 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 27.2 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM