Grand Rapids to Springfield, Missouri: Road Trip Guide & Distance

565.6 miles 910.2 km · straight line
678.7 miles estimated 1092.2 km · driving distance
13h 39min estimated drive time
$65 - $80 estimated fuel cost
~1h 38min flight time
228° SW bearing direction

How far is Grand Rapids from Springfield, Missouri?

The distance from Grand Rapids to Springfield, Missouri is 565.6 miles (910.2 km) as the crow flies. Springfield, Missouri is located SW of Grand Rapids. By car, the driving distance is approximately 678.7 miles, taking about 13h 39min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 38min. Both are located in United States — Grand Rapids in Michigan 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.

Coordinates come from public place data for Grand Rapids 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 Grand Rapids to Springfield, Missouri

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 13h 39min $65 - $80 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 38min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~16h 23min $54–$102* Budget
Train ~17h 45min $81–$238* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Grand Rapids & Springfield, Missouri

Quick Facts

Grand Rapids
42.96°N, 85.67°W
America/Detroit
187m 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 189 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 47 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 44 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients