Brownsville to Springfield, Missouri: Road Trip Guide & Distance

819.6 miles 1319 km · straight line
983.5 miles estimated 1582.8 km · driving distance
19h 47min estimated drive time
$95 - $116 estimated fuel cost
~2h 9min flight time
16° NNE bearing direction

How far is Brownsville from Springfield, Missouri?

The distance from Brownsville to Springfield, Missouri is 819.6 miles (1319 km) as the crow flies. Springfield, Missouri is located NNE of Brownsville. By car, the driving distance is approximately 983.5 miles, taking about 19h 47min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 9min. Both are located in United States — Brownsville 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 Brownsville 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 Brownsville to Springfield, Missouri

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 19h 47min $95 - $116 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 9min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~23h 44min $79–$148* Budget
Train ~25h 43min $118–$344* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Brownsville & Springfield, Missouri

Quick Facts

Brownsville
25.90°N, 97.50°W
America/Chicago
10m 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 273 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 68 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 30.4 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients