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

936.2 miles 1506.6 km · straight line
1123.4 miles estimated 1807.9 km · driving distance
22h 36min estimated drive time
$108 - $133 estimated fuel cost
~2h 23min flight time
263° W bearing direction

How far is Lancaster, Pennsylvania from Springfield, Missouri?

The distance from Lancaster, Pennsylvania to Springfield, Missouri is 936.2 miles (1506.6 km) as the crow flies. Springfield, Missouri is located W of Lancaster, Pennsylvania. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1123.4 miles, taking about 22h 36min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 23min. Both are located in United States — Lancaster, Pennsylvania in Pennsylvania 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 Lancaster, Pennsylvania 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, Pennsylvania to Springfield, Missouri

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 22h 36min $108 - $133 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 23min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~27h 7min $90–$169* Budget
Train ~29h 23min $135–$393* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Lancaster, Pennsylvania & Springfield, Missouri

Quick Facts

Lancaster, Pennsylvania
40.04°N, 76.31°W
America/New_York
119m 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 312 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 78 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 26.6 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients