Clinton, Iowa to Springfield, Missouri: Road Trip Guide & Distance

360.1 miles 579.6 km · straight line
432.2 miles estimated 695.5 km · driving distance
8h 42min estimated drive time
$42 - $51 estimated fuel cost
~1h 13min flight time
208° SSW bearing direction

How far is Clinton, Iowa from Springfield, Missouri?

The distance from Clinton, Iowa to Springfield, Missouri is 360.1 miles (579.6 km) as the crow flies. Springfield, Missouri is located SSW of Clinton, Iowa. By car, the driving distance is approximately 432.2 miles, taking about 8h 42min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 13min. Both are located in United States — Clinton, Iowa 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. 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 Clinton, Iowa 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 Clinton, Iowa to Springfield, Missouri

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 8h 42min $42 - $51 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 13min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~10h 26min $35–$65* Budget
Train ~8h 16min $52–$151* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Clinton, Iowa & Springfield, Missouri

Quick Facts

Clinton, Iowa
41.84°N, 90.19°W
America/Chicago
179m 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 120 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 30 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 69.1 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients