Belton, Missouri to Springfield, Illinois: Road Trip Guide & Distance

270.1 miles 434.7 km · straight line
337.7 miles estimated 543.4 km · driving distance
6h 48min estimated drive time
$32 - $40 estimated fuel cost
~1h 3min flight time
74° ENE bearing direction

How far is Belton, Missouri from Springfield, Illinois?

The distance from Belton, Missouri to Springfield, Illinois is 270.1 miles (434.7 km) as the crow flies. Springfield, Illinois is located ENE of Belton, Missouri. By car, the driving distance is approximately 337.7 miles, taking about 6h 48min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 3min. Both are located in United States — Belton, Missouri in Missouri and Springfield, Illinois in Illinois.

For a drive of this length, it's recommended to plan at least one quick rest stop to stretch your legs and grab a coffee. 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 Belton, Missouri and Springfield, Illinois. 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 Belton, Missouri to Springfield, Illinois

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 6h 48min $32 - $40 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 3min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~8h 10min $27–$51* Budget
Train ~6h 28min $41–$118* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Belton, Missouri & Springfield, Illinois

Quick Facts

Belton, Missouri
38.81°N, 94.53°W
America/Chicago
337m elevation
Springfield, Illinois
39.80°N, 89.64°W
America/Chicago
182m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 90 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 23 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 92.2 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients