Great Falls to Springfield, Missouri: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1157.1 miles 1862.1 km · straight line
1388.5 miles estimated 2234.5 km · driving distance
27h 56min estimated drive time
$134 - $164 estimated fuel cost
~2h 50min flight time
121° ESE bearing direction

How far is Great Falls from Springfield, Missouri?

The distance from Great Falls to Springfield, Missouri is 1157.1 miles (1862.1 km) as the crow flies. Springfield, Missouri is located ESE of Great Falls. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1388.5 miles, taking about 27h 56min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 50min. Both are located in United States — Great Falls in Montana 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 Great Falls 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 Great Falls to Springfield, Missouri

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 27h 56min $134 - $164 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 50min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~33h 31min $111–$208* Budget
Train ~36h 19min $167–$486* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Great Falls & Springfield, Missouri

Quick Facts

Great Falls
47.50°N, 111.30°W
America/Denver
1015m 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 386 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 96 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 21.5 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients