Charlotte to Springfield, Missouri: Road Trip Guide & Distance

707.2 miles 1138.1 km · straight line
840.5 miles actual route 1352.7 km · driving distance
16h 16min estimated drive time
$81 - $100 estimated fuel cost
~1h 55min flight time
285° WNW bearing direction

How far is Charlotte from Springfield, Missouri?

The distance from Charlotte to Springfield, Missouri is 707.2 miles (1138.1 km) as the crow flies. Springfield, Missouri is located WNW of Charlotte. By car, the driving distance is approximately 840.5 miles, taking about 16h 16min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 55min. Both are located in United States — Charlotte in North Carolina 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 Charlotte and Springfield, Missouri. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Charlotte to Springfield, Missouri

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 16h 16min $81 - $100 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 55min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~19h 31min $67–$126* Budget
Train ~21h 9min $101–$294* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Charlotte & Springfield, Missouri

Quick Facts

Charlotte
35.23°N, 80.84°W
America/New_York
229m 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 236 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 59 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 35.2 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM