Frederick to Springfield, Missouri: Road Trip Guide & Distance

873.4 miles 1405.6 km · straight line
1048.1 miles estimated 1686.7 km · driving distance
21h 5min estimated drive time
$101 - $124 estimated fuel cost
~2h 15min flight time
265° W bearing direction

How far is Frederick from Springfield, Missouri?

The distance from Frederick to Springfield, Missouri is 873.4 miles (1405.6 km) as the crow flies. Springfield, Missouri is located W of Frederick. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1048.1 miles, taking about 21h 5min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 15min. Both are located in United States — Frederick in Maryland 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. 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. 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 Frederick 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 Frederick to Springfield, Missouri

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 21h 5min $101 - $124 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 15min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~25h 18min $84–$157* Budget
Train ~27h 25min $126–$367* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Frederick & Springfield, Missouri

Quick Facts

Frederick
39.41°N, 77.41°W
America/New_York
87m 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 291 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 73 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 28.5 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients