Flagstaff to Springfield, Missouri: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1031 miles 1659.2 km · straight line
1237.1 miles estimated 1991 km · driving distance
24h 53min estimated drive time
$119 - $147 estimated fuel cost
~2h 34min flight time
77° ENE bearing direction

How far is Flagstaff from Springfield, Missouri?

The distance from Flagstaff to Springfield, Missouri is 1031 miles (1659.2 km) as the crow flies. Springfield, Missouri is located ENE of Flagstaff. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1237.1 miles, taking about 24h 53min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 34min. Both are located in United States — Flagstaff in Arizona 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. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility. For a trip of this distance, flying is significantly faster. However, driving offers the flexibility to explore stops along the way.

Coordinates come from public place data for Flagstaff 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 Flagstaff to Springfield, Missouri

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 24h 53min $119 - $147 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 34min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~29h 52min $99–$186* Budget
Train ~32h 21min $148–$433* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Flagstaff & Springfield, Missouri

Quick Facts

Flagstaff
35.20°N, 111.65°W
America/Phoenix
2106m 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 344 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 86 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 24.2 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients