Danville, Kentucky to Springfield, Missouri: Road Trip Guide & Distance

468.6 miles 754.1 km · straight line
562.3 miles estimated 904.9 km · driving distance
11h 19min estimated drive time
$54 - $67 estimated fuel cost
~1h 27min flight time
269° W bearing direction

How far is Danville, Kentucky from Springfield, Missouri?

The distance from Danville, Kentucky to Springfield, Missouri is 468.6 miles (754.1 km) as the crow flies. Springfield, Missouri is located W of Danville, Kentucky. By car, the driving distance is approximately 562.3 miles, taking about 11h 19min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 27min. Both are located in United States — Danville, Kentucky in Kentucky 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 Danville, Kentucky 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 Danville, Kentucky to Springfield, Missouri

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 11h 19min $54 - $67 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 27min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~13h 35min $45–$84* Budget
Train ~10h 45min $67–$197* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Danville, Kentucky & Springfield, Missouri

Quick Facts

Danville, Kentucky
37.65°N, 84.77°W
America/New_York
300m 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 156 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 39 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 53.1 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients