Boulder to Springfield, Missouri: Road Trip Guide & Distance

674.1 miles 1084.8 km · straight line
808.9 miles estimated 1301.8 km · driving distance
16h 16min estimated drive time
$78 - $96 estimated fuel cost
~1h 51min flight time
103° ESE bearing direction

How far is Boulder from Springfield, Missouri?

The distance from Boulder to Springfield, Missouri is 674.1 miles (1084.8 km) as the crow flies. Springfield, Missouri is located ESE of Boulder. By car, the driving distance is approximately 808.9 miles, taking about 16h 16min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 51min. Both are located in United States — Boulder in Colorado 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 Boulder 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 Boulder to Springfield, Missouri

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 16h 16min $78 - $96 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 51min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~19h 31min $65–$121* Budget
Train ~21h 9min $97–$283* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Boulder & Springfield, Missouri

Quick Facts

Boulder
40.02°N, 105.27°W
America/Denver
1655m 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 225 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 56 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 36.9 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients