Las Vegas to Springfield, Missouri: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1209.6 miles 1946.6 km · straight line
1398.1 miles actual route 2250.1 km · driving distance
24h 15min estimated drive time
$135 - $166 estimated fuel cost
~2h 56min flight time
80° E bearing direction

How far is Las Vegas from Springfield, Missouri?

The distance from Las Vegas to Springfield, Missouri is 1209.6 miles (1946.6 km) as the crow flies. Springfield, Missouri is located E of Las Vegas. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1398.1 miles, taking about 24h 15min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 56min. Both are located in United States — Las Vegas in Nevada 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. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility. 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 Las Vegas and Springfield, Missouri. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Las Vegas to Springfield, Missouri

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 24h 15min $135 - $166 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 56min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~29h 6min $112–$210* Budget
Train ~31h 32min $168–$489* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Las Vegas & Springfield, Missouri

Quick Facts

Las Vegas
36.17°N, 115.14°W
America/Los_Angeles
610m 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 403 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 101 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 20.6 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM