Los Angeles to Springfield, Missouri: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1413.6 miles 2274.9 km · straight line
1615.3 miles actual route 2599.6 km · driving distance
27h 51min estimated drive time
$155 - $191 estimated fuel cost
~3h 21min flight time
74° ENE bearing direction

How far is Los Angeles from Springfield, Missouri?

The distance from Los Angeles to Springfield, Missouri is 1413.6 miles (2274.9 km) as the crow flies. Springfield, Missouri is located ENE of Los Angeles. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1615.3 miles, taking about 27h 51min. A direct flight would take roughly 3h 21min. Both are located in United States — Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles to Springfield, Missouri

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 27h 51min $155 - $191 Flexible stops
Fly ~3h 21min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~33h 25min $129–$242* Budget
Train ~36h 12min $194–$565* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Los Angeles & Springfield, Missouri

Quick Facts

Los Angeles
34.05°N, 118.24°W
America/Los_Angeles
71m 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 471 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