Kirksville to Springfield, Missouri: Road Trip Guide & Distance

209.4 miles 337 km · straight line
261.8 miles estimated 421.3 km · driving distance
5h 16min estimated drive time
$25 - $31 estimated fuel cost
~55min flight time
191° S bearing direction

How far is Kirksville from Springfield, Missouri?

The distance from Kirksville to Springfield, Missouri is 209.4 miles (337 km) as the crow flies. Springfield, Missouri is located S of Kirksville. By car, the driving distance is approximately 261.8 miles, taking about 5h 16min. A direct flight would take roughly 55min. Both are located in United States.

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 Kirksville 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 Kirksville to Springfield, Missouri

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 5h 16min $25 - $31 Flexible stops
Fly ~55min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~6h 19min $21–$39* Budget
Train ~5h 0min $31–$92* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Kirksville & Springfield, Missouri

Quick Facts

Kirksville
40.19°N, 92.58°W
America/Chicago
299m 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 70 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 17 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 118.9 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients