Long Beach, California to Springfield, Missouri: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1416.4 miles 2279.4 km · straight line
1629.1 miles actual route 2621.8 km · driving distance
28h 11min estimated drive time
$157 - $193 estimated fuel cost
~3h 21min flight time
73° ENE bearing direction

How far is Long Beach, California from Springfield, Missouri?

The distance from Long Beach, California to Springfield, Missouri is 1416.4 miles (2279.4 km) as the crow flies. Springfield, Missouri is located ENE of Long Beach, California. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1629.1 miles, taking about 28h 11min. A direct flight would take roughly 3h 21min. Both are located in United States — Long Beach, California in California 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 Long Beach, California 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 Long Beach, California to Springfield, Missouri

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 28h 11min $157 - $193 Flexible stops
Fly ~3h 21min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~33h 49min $130–$244* Budget
Train ~36h 38min $195–$570* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Long Beach, California & Springfield, Missouri

Quick Facts

Long Beach, California
33.77°N, 118.19°W
America/Los_Angeles
9m 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 472 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 118 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 17.6 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM