Big Bend to Springfield, Missouri: Road Trip Guide & Distance

795.1 miles 1279.6 km · straight line
954.1 miles estimated 1535.5 km · driving distance
19h 12min estimated drive time
$92 - $113 estimated fuel cost
~2h 6min flight time
44° NE bearing direction

How far is Big Bend from Springfield, Missouri?

The distance from Big Bend to Springfield, Missouri is 795.1 miles (1279.6 km) as the crow flies. Springfield, Missouri is located NE of Big Bend. By car, the driving distance is approximately 954.1 miles, taking about 19h 12min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 6min. Both are located in United States — Big Bend 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. 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 Big Bend 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 Big Bend to Springfield, Missouri

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 19h 12min $92 - $113 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 6min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~23h 2min $76–$143* Budget
Train ~24h 58min $114–$334* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Big Bend & Springfield, Missouri

Quick Facts

Big Bend
29.25°N, 103.25°W
America/Chicago
549m 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 265 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 66 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 31.3 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients