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

355.7 miles 572.4 km · straight line
426.8 miles estimated 686.9 km · driving distance
8h 35min estimated drive time
$41 - $51 estimated fuel cost
~1h 13min flight time
300° WNW bearing direction

How far is Florence, Alabama from Springfield, Missouri?

The distance from Florence, Alabama to Springfield, Missouri is 355.7 miles (572.4 km) as the crow flies. Springfield, Missouri is located WNW of Florence, Alabama. By car, the driving distance is approximately 426.8 miles, taking about 8h 35min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 13min. Both are located in United States — Florence, 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 Florence, 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 Florence, Alabama to Springfield, Missouri

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 8h 35min $41 - $51 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 13min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~10h 18min $34–$64* Budget
Train ~8h 9min $51–$149* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Florence, Alabama & Springfield, Missouri

Quick Facts

Florence, Alabama
34.80°N, 87.68°W
America/Chicago
167m 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 119 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 30 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 70 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients