Leavenworth, Kansas to Springfield, Missouri: Road Trip Guide & Distance

169.5 miles 272.8 km · straight line
211.9 miles estimated 341 km · driving distance
4h 16min estimated drive time
$20 - $25 estimated fuel cost
~50min flight time
148° SSE bearing direction

How far is Leavenworth, Kansas from Springfield, Missouri?

The distance from Leavenworth, Kansas to Springfield, Missouri is 169.5 miles (272.8 km) as the crow flies. Springfield, Missouri is located SSE of Leavenworth, Kansas. By car, the driving distance is approximately 211.9 miles, taking about 4h 16min. A direct flight would take roughly 50min. Both are located in United States — Leavenworth, Kansas in Kansas and Springfield, Missouri in Missouri.

For a drive of this length, it's recommended to plan at least one quick rest stop to stretch your legs and grab a coffee. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility. Given the short distance, driving or taking a train is often faster and more convenient than dealing with airport security and flight boarding times.

Coordinates come from public place data for Leavenworth, Kansas 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 Leavenworth, Kansas to Springfield, Missouri

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 4h 16min $20 - $25 Flexible stops
Fly ~50min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~5h 7min $17–$32* Budget
Train ~4h 3min $25–$74* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Leavenworth, Kansas & Springfield, Missouri

Quick Facts

Leavenworth, Kansas
39.31°N, 94.92°W
America/Chicago
256m 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 57 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 14 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 146.9 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients