Indianola to Springfield, Missouri: Road Trip Guide & Distance

286.6 miles 461.2 km · straight line
358.2 miles estimated 576.5 km · driving distance
7h 12min estimated drive time
$34 - $42 estimated fuel cost
~1h 5min flight time
177° S bearing direction

How far is Indianola from Springfield, Missouri?

The distance from Indianola to Springfield, Missouri is 286.6 miles (461.2 km) as the crow flies. Springfield, Missouri is located S of Indianola. By car, the driving distance is approximately 358.2 miles, taking about 7h 12min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 5min. Both are located in United States — Indianola in Iowa and Springfield, Missouri in Missouri.

For a drive of this length, it's recommended to plan at least one quick rest stop to stretch your legs and grab a coffee.

Coordinates come from public place data for Indianola 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 Indianola to Springfield, Missouri

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 7h 12min $34 - $42 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 5min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~8h 38min $29–$54* Budget
Train ~6h 50min $43–$125* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Indianola & Springfield, Missouri

Quick Facts

Indianola
41.36°N, 93.56°W
America/Chicago
295m 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 96 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 24 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 86.9 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients