Lansing, Michigan to Springfield, Missouri: Road Trip Guide & Distance

599.1 miles 964.2 km · straight line
718.9 miles estimated 1157 km · driving distance
14h 28min estimated drive time
$69 - $85 estimated fuel cost
~1h 42min flight time
233° SW bearing direction

How far is Lansing, Michigan from Springfield, Missouri?

The distance from Lansing, Michigan to Springfield, Missouri is 599.1 miles (964.2 km) as the crow flies. Springfield, Missouri is located SW of Lansing, Michigan. By car, the driving distance is approximately 718.9 miles, taking about 14h 28min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 42min. Both are located in United States — Lansing, Michigan in Michigan 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 Lansing, Michigan 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 Lansing, Michigan to Springfield, Missouri

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 14h 28min $69 - $85 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 42min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~17h 22min $58–$108* Budget
Train ~18h 48min $86–$252* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Lansing, Michigan & Springfield, Missouri

Quick Facts

Lansing, Michigan
42.73°N, 84.56°W
America/Detroit
260m 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 200 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 50 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 41.6 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients