Cape Cod to Springfield, Missouri: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1261.2 miles 2029.7 km · straight line
1513.4 miles estimated 2435.6 km · driving distance
30h 27min estimated drive time
$146 - $179 estimated fuel cost
~3h 2min flight time
263° W bearing direction

How far is Cape Cod from Springfield, Missouri?

The distance from Cape Cod to Springfield, Missouri is 1261.2 miles (2029.7 km) as the crow flies. Springfield, Missouri is located W of Cape Cod. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1513.4 miles, taking about 30h 27min. A direct flight would take roughly 3h 2min. Both are located in United States — Cape Cod 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 Cape Cod 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 Cape Cod to Springfield, Missouri

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 30h 27min $146 - $179 Flexible stops
Fly ~3h 2min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~36h 32min $121–$227* Budget
Train ~39h 35min $182–$530* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Cape Cod & Springfield, Missouri

Quick Facts

Cape Cod
41.67°N, 70.30°W
America/New_York
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 420 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 105 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 19.7 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients