Des Moines to Springfield, Missouri: Road Trip Guide & Distance
How far is Des Moines from Springfield, Missouri?
The distance from Des Moines to Springfield, Missouri is 302.5 miles (486.9 km) as the crow flies. Springfield, Missouri is located S of Des Moines. By car, the driving distance is approximately 378.2 miles, taking about 7h 36min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 7min. Both are located in United States — Des Moines 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.
Coordinates come from public place data for Des Moines 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 Des Moines to Springfield, Missouri
Suggested Stops Between Des Moines & Springfield, Missouri
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Quick Facts
Did You Know?
- At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 101 hours of non-stop walking
- By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 25 hours
- You could travel this distance about 82.3 times to circle the Earth's equator