Cedar Falls to Springfield, Missouri: Road Trip Guide & Distance

369.8 miles 595.2 km · straight line
443.8 miles estimated 714.2 km · driving distance
8h 56min estimated drive time
$43 - $53 estimated fuel cost
~1h 15min flight time
187° S bearing direction

How far is Cedar Falls from Springfield, Missouri?

The distance from Cedar Falls to Springfield, Missouri is 369.8 miles (595.2 km) as the crow flies. Springfield, Missouri is located S of Cedar Falls. By car, the driving distance is approximately 443.8 miles, taking about 8h 56min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 15min. Both are located in United States — Cedar Falls in Iowa 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. As you head South, expect warmer temperatures. Make sure your car's AC is working well before embarking on this journey.

Coordinates come from public place data for Cedar Falls 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 Cedar Falls to Springfield, Missouri

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 8h 56min $43 - $53 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 15min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~10h 43min $36–$67* Budget
Train ~8h 29min $53–$155* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Cedar Falls & Springfield, Missouri

Quick Facts

Cedar Falls
42.53°N, 92.45°W
America/Chicago
268m 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 123 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 31 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 67.3 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients