Bloomington, Indiana to Springfield, Missouri: Road Trip Guide & Distance

391.5 miles 630.1 km · straight line
469.8 miles estimated 756.1 km · driving distance
9h 27min estimated drive time
$45 - $56 estimated fuel cost
~1h 17min flight time
252° WSW bearing direction

How far is Bloomington, Indiana from Springfield, Missouri?

The distance from Bloomington, Indiana to Springfield, Missouri is 391.5 miles (630.1 km) as the crow flies. Springfield, Missouri is located WSW of Bloomington, Indiana. By car, the driving distance is approximately 469.8 miles, taking about 9h 27min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 17min. Both are located in United States — Bloomington, Indiana in Indiana and Springfield, Missouri in Missouri.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. 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.

Coordinates come from public place data for Bloomington, Indiana 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 Bloomington, Indiana to Springfield, Missouri

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 9h 27min $45 - $56 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 17min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~11h 20min $38–$70* Budget
Train ~8h 59min $56–$164* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Bloomington, Indiana & Springfield, Missouri

Quick Facts

Bloomington, Indiana
39.17°N, 86.53°W
America/Indiana/Indianapolis
235m 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 131 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 33 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 63.6 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients