Cave Spring to Fort Leonard Wood: Road Trip Guide & Distance

666.4 miles 1072.4 km · straight line
799.6 miles estimated 1286.9 km · driving distance
16h 5min estimated drive time
$77 - $95 estimated fuel cost
~1h 50min flight time
277° W bearing direction

How far is Cave Spring from Fort Leonard Wood?

The distance from Cave Spring to Fort Leonard Wood is 666.4 miles (1072.4 km) as the crow flies. Fort Leonard Wood is located W of Cave Spring. By car, the driving distance is approximately 799.6 miles, taking about 16h 5min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 50min. Both are located in United States — Cave Spring in Virginia and Fort Leonard Wood 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.

Coordinates come from public place data for Cave Spring and Fort Leonard Wood. 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 Cave Spring to Fort Leonard Wood

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 16h 5min $77 - $95 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 50min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~19h 18min $64–$120* Budget
Train ~20h 55min $96–$280* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Cave Spring & Fort Leonard Wood

Quick Facts

Cave Spring
37.23°N, 80.01°W
America/New_York
335m elevation
Fort Leonard Wood
37.71°N, 92.16°W
America/Chicago
333m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 222 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 56 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 37.4 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients