Lancaster, Ohio to Springfield, Missouri: Road Trip Guide & Distance

603.5 miles 971.3 km · straight line
724.3 miles estimated 1165.6 km · driving distance
14h 34min estimated drive time
$70 - $86 estimated fuel cost
~1h 43min flight time
257° WSW bearing direction

How far is Lancaster, Ohio from Springfield, Missouri?

The distance from Lancaster, Ohio to Springfield, Missouri is 603.5 miles (971.3 km) as the crow flies. Springfield, Missouri is located WSW of Lancaster, Ohio. By car, the driving distance is approximately 724.3 miles, taking about 14h 34min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 43min. Both are located in United States — Lancaster, Ohio in Ohio 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 Lancaster, Ohio 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 Lancaster, Ohio to Springfield, Missouri

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 14h 34min $70 - $86 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 43min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~17h 29min $58–$109* Budget
Train ~18h 56min $87–$254* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Lancaster, Ohio & Springfield, Missouri

Quick Facts

Lancaster, Ohio
39.71°N, 82.60°W
America/New_York
268m 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 201 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 50 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 41.3 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients