Chillicothe to Springfield, Missouri: Road Trip Guide & Distance

578 miles 930.2 km · straight line
693.6 miles estimated 1116.2 km · driving distance
13h 57min estimated drive time
$67 - $82 estimated fuel cost
~1h 40min flight time
259° WSW bearing direction

How far is Chillicothe from Springfield, Missouri?

The distance from Chillicothe to Springfield, Missouri is 578 miles (930.2 km) as the crow flies. Springfield, Missouri is located WSW of Chillicothe. By car, the driving distance is approximately 693.6 miles, taking about 13h 57min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 40min. Both are located in United States — Chillicothe in Ohio 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.

Coordinates come from public place data for Chillicothe 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 Chillicothe to Springfield, Missouri

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 13h 57min $67 - $82 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 40min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~16h 44min $55–$104* Budget
Train ~18h 8min $83–$243* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Chillicothe & Springfield, Missouri

Quick Facts

Chillicothe
39.33°N, 82.98°W
America/New_York
192m 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 193 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 48 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 43.1 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients