Long Island to Springfield, Missouri: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1107.8 miles 1782.8 km · straight line
1243.9 miles actual route 2001.8 km · driving distance
23h 29min estimated drive time
$120 - $147 estimated fuel cost
~2h 44min flight time
264° W bearing direction

How far is Long Island from Springfield, Missouri?

The distance from Long Island to Springfield, Missouri is 1107.8 miles (1782.8 km) as the crow flies. Springfield, Missouri is located W of Long Island. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1243.9 miles, taking about 23h 29min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 44min. Both are located in United States — Long Island in New York 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 Long Island 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 Island to Springfield, Missouri

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 23h 29min $120 - $147 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 44min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~28h 11min $100–$187* Budget
Train ~30h 32min $149–$435* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Long Island & Springfield, Missouri

Quick Facts

Long Island
40.79°N, 73.14°W
America/New_York
20m 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 369 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 92 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 22.5 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM