Lakeland to Springfield, Missouri: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Lakeland from Springfield, Missouri?

The distance from Lakeland to Springfield, Missouri is 914.1 miles (1471.1 km) as the crow flies. Springfield, Missouri is located NW of Lakeland. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1096.9 miles, taking about 22h 4min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 20min. Both are located in United States — Lakeland in Florida 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. 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 Lakeland 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.