Huntsville, Alabama to Springfield, Missouri: Road Trip Guide & Distance

412.6 miles 664 km · straight line
495.1 miles estimated 796.8 km · driving distance
9h 58min estimated drive time
$48 - $59 estimated fuel cost
~1h 20min flight time
297° WNW bearing direction

How far is Huntsville, Alabama from Springfield, Missouri?

The distance from Huntsville, Alabama to Springfield, Missouri is 412.6 miles (664 km) as the crow flies. Springfield, Missouri is located WNW of Huntsville, Alabama. By car, the driving distance is approximately 495.1 miles, taking about 9h 58min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 20min. Both are located in United States — Huntsville, Alabama in Alabama and Springfield, Missouri in Missouri.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. 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 Huntsville, Alabama 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 Huntsville, Alabama to Springfield, Missouri

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 9h 58min $48 - $59 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 20min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~11h 58min $40–$74* Budget
Train ~9h 28min $59–$173* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Huntsville, Alabama & Springfield, Missouri

Quick Facts

Huntsville, Alabama
34.73°N, 86.59°W
America/Chicago
193m 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 138 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 34 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 60.4 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients