Houston to Springfield, Missouri: Road Trip Guide & Distance

528.7 miles 850.8 km · straight line
652.8 miles actual route 1050.5 km · driving distance
12h 0min estimated drive time
$63 - $77 estimated fuel cost
~1h 34min flight time
12° NNE bearing direction

How far is Houston from Springfield, Missouri?

The distance from Houston to Springfield, Missouri is 528.7 miles (850.8 km) as the crow flies. Springfield, Missouri is located NNE of Houston. By car, the driving distance is approximately 652.8 miles, taking about 12h 0min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 34min. Both are located in United States — Houston in Texas 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.

Coordinates come from public place data for Houston and Springfield, Missouri. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Houston to Springfield, Missouri

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 12h 0min $63 - $77 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 34min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~14h 24min $52–$98* Budget
Train ~15h 36min $78–$228* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Houston & Springfield, Missouri

Quick Facts

Houston
29.76°N, 95.37°W
America/Chicago
15m 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 176 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 44 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 47.1 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM