Decatur, Alabama to Springfield, Missouri: Road Trip Guide & Distance

396.6 miles 638.3 km · straight line
476 miles estimated 766 km · driving distance
9h 35min estimated drive time
$46 - $56 estimated fuel cost
~1h 18min flight time
299° WNW bearing direction

How far is Decatur, Alabama from Springfield, Missouri?

The distance from Decatur, Alabama to Springfield, Missouri is 396.6 miles (638.3 km) as the crow flies. Springfield, Missouri is located WNW of Decatur, Alabama. By car, the driving distance is approximately 476 miles, taking about 9h 35min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 18min. Both are located in United States — Decatur, Alabama in Alabama 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 Decatur, Alabama 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 Decatur, Alabama to Springfield, Missouri

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 9h 35min $46 - $56 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 18min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~11h 30min $38–$71* Budget
Train ~9h 6min $57–$167* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Decatur, Alabama & Springfield, Missouri

Quick Facts

Decatur, Alabama
34.61°N, 86.98°W
America/Chicago
171m elevation
Springfield, Missouri
37.22°N, 93.30°W
America/Chicago
396m elevation
Explore more routes from Springfield, Missouri

Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 132 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 33 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 62.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients