Columbus, Georgia to Springfield, Missouri: Road Trip Guide & Distance

574.1 miles 923.9 km · straight line
688.9 miles estimated 1108.7 km · driving distance
13h 52min estimated drive time
$66 - $82 estimated fuel cost
~1h 39min flight time
307° NW bearing direction

How far is Columbus, Georgia from Springfield, Missouri?

The distance from Columbus, Georgia to Springfield, Missouri is 574.1 miles (923.9 km) as the crow flies. Springfield, Missouri is located NW of Columbus, Georgia. By car, the driving distance is approximately 688.9 miles, taking about 13h 52min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 39min. Both are located in United States — Columbus, Georgia in Georgia 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 Columbus, Georgia 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 Columbus, Georgia to Springfield, Missouri

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 13h 52min $66 - $82 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 39min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~16h 38min $55–$103* Budget
Train ~18h 2min $83–$241* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Columbus, Georgia & Springfield, Missouri

Quick Facts

Columbus, Georgia
32.46°N, 84.99°W
America/New_York
82m 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 191 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 48 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 43.4 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients