Kansas City to Springfield, Massachusetts: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1168.6 miles 1880.7 km · straight line
1344.5 miles actual route 2163.7 km · driving distance
25h 26min estimated drive time
$129 - $159 estimated fuel cost
~2h 51min flight time
73° ENE bearing direction

How far is Kansas City from Springfield, Massachusetts?

The distance from Kansas City to Springfield, Massachusetts is 1168.6 miles (1880.7 km) as the crow flies. Springfield, Massachusetts is located ENE of Kansas City. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1344.5 miles, taking about 25h 26min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 51min. Both are located in United States — Kansas City in Missouri and Springfield, Massachusetts in Massachusetts.

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 Kansas City and Springfield, Massachusetts. 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 Kansas City to Springfield, Massachusetts

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 25h 26min $129 - $159 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 51min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~30h 31min $108–$202* Budget
Train ~33h 4min $161–$471* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Kansas City & Springfield, Massachusetts

Quick Facts

Kansas City
39.10°N, 94.58°W
America/Chicago
277m elevation
Springfield, Massachusetts
42.10°N, 72.59°W
America/New_York
25m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 390 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 97 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 21.3 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM