Bowling Green, Kentucky to Springfield, Missouri: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Bowling Green, Kentucky from Springfield, Missouri?

The distance from Bowling Green, Kentucky to Springfield, Missouri is 378 miles (608.3 km) as the crow flies. Springfield, Missouri is located W of Bowling Green, Kentucky. By car, the driving distance is approximately 453.6 miles, taking about 9h 8min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 16min. Both are located in United States — Bowling Green, Kentucky in Kentucky 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 Bowling Green, Kentucky 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.