Knoxville to Springfield, Missouri: Road Trip Guide & Distance

527.2 miles 848.4 km · straight line
632.6 miles estimated 1018.1 km · driving distance
12h 44min estimated drive time
$61 - $75 estimated fuel cost
~1h 34min flight time
282° WNW bearing direction

How far is Knoxville from Springfield, Missouri?

The distance from Knoxville to Springfield, Missouri is 527.2 miles (848.4 km) as the crow flies. Springfield, Missouri is located WNW of Knoxville. By car, the driving distance is approximately 632.6 miles, taking about 12h 44min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 34min. Both are located in United States — Knoxville in Tennessee 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. 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 Knoxville 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 Knoxville to Springfield, Missouri

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 12h 44min $61 - $75 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 34min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~15h 17min $51–$95* Budget
Train ~16h 33min $76–$221* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Knoxville & Springfield, Missouri

Quick Facts

Knoxville
35.96°N, 83.92°W
America/New_York
276m 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 47.2 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients