Bella Vista to Springfield, Missouri: Road Trip Guide & Distance

73.9 miles 119 km · straight line
92.5 miles estimated 148.8 km · driving distance
1h 52min estimated drive time
$9 - $11 estimated fuel cost
~39min flight time · usually no direct flights
46° NE bearing direction

How far is Bella Vista from Springfield, Missouri?

The distance from Bella Vista to Springfield, Missouri is 73.9 miles (119 km) as the crow flies. Springfield, Missouri is located NE of Bella Vista. By car, the driving distance is approximately 92.5 miles, taking about 1h 52min. A direct flight would take roughly 39min. Both are located in United States — Bella Vista in Arkansas and Springfield, Missouri in Missouri.

This is a quick and easy drive, perfect for a day trip or weekend getaway. You can easily make the round trip in a single day. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility. Given the short distance, driving or taking a train is often faster and more convenient than dealing with airport security and flight boarding times.

Coordinates come from public place data for Bella Vista 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 Bella Vista to Springfield, Missouri

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 1h 52min $9 - $11 Flexible stops
Bus ~2h 14min $7–$14* Budget
Train ~1h 46min $11–$32* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Bella Vista & Springfield, Missouri

Quick Facts

Bella Vista
36.48°N, 94.27°W
America/Chicago
315m 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 25 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 6 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 336.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients