Harrisonburg to Springfield, Missouri: Road Trip Guide & Distance

791.2 miles 1273.3 km · straight line
949.5 miles estimated 1528 km · driving distance
19h 6min estimated drive time
$91 - $112 estimated fuel cost
~2h 5min flight time
268° W bearing direction

How far is Harrisonburg from Springfield, Missouri?

The distance from Harrisonburg to Springfield, Missouri is 791.2 miles (1273.3 km) as the crow flies. Springfield, Missouri is located W of Harrisonburg. By car, the driving distance is approximately 949.5 miles, taking about 19h 6min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 5min. Both are located in United States — Harrisonburg in Virginia 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 Harrisonburg 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 Harrisonburg to Springfield, Missouri

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 19h 6min $91 - $112 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 5min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~22h 55min $76–$142* Budget
Train ~24h 50min $114–$332* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Harrisonburg & Springfield, Missouri

Quick Facts

Harrisonburg
38.45°N, 78.87°W
America/New_York
404m 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 264 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 66 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 31.5 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients