Boston, Massachusetts to Springfield, Missouri: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1229 miles 1977.9 km · straight line
1395.1 miles actual route 2245.2 km · driving distance
26h 23min estimated drive time
$134 - $165 estimated fuel cost
~2h 58min flight time
261° W bearing direction

How far is Boston, Massachusetts from Springfield, Missouri?

The distance from Boston, Massachusetts to Springfield, Missouri is 1229 miles (1977.9 km) as the crow flies. Springfield, Missouri is located W of Boston, Massachusetts. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1395.1 miles, taking about 26h 23min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 58min. Both are located in United States — Boston, Massachusetts in Massachusetts 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 Boston, Massachusetts 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 Boston, Massachusetts to Springfield, Missouri

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 26h 23min $134 - $165 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 58min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~31h 40min $112–$209* Budget
Train ~34h 18min $167–$488* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Boston, Massachusetts & Springfield, Missouri

Quick Facts

Boston, Massachusetts
42.36°N, 71.06°W
America/New_York
43m 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 410 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 102 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 20.3 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM