Louisville to Springfield, Missouri: Road Trip Guide & Distance

418.1 miles 672.8 km · straight line
474.7 miles actual route 764 km · driving distance
8h 48min estimated drive time
$46 - $56 estimated fuel cost
~1h 20min flight time
262° W bearing direction

How far is Louisville from Springfield, Missouri?

The distance from Louisville to Springfield, Missouri is 418.1 miles (672.8 km) as the crow flies. Springfield, Missouri is located W of Louisville. By car, the driving distance is approximately 474.7 miles, taking about 8h 48min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 20min. Both are located in United States — Louisville in Kentucky and Springfield, Missouri in Missouri.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. 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.

Coordinates come from public place data for Louisville 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 Louisville to Springfield, Missouri

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 8h 48min $46 - $56 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 20min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~10h 34min $38–$71* Budget
Train ~8h 22min $57–$166* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Louisville & Springfield, Missouri

Quick Facts

Louisville
38.25°N, 85.76°W
America/New_York
142m 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 139 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 35 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 59.6 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM