Madison, Alabama to Springfield, Missouri: Road Trip Guide & Distance

405.3 miles 652.3 km · straight line
486.4 miles estimated 782.8 km · driving distance
9h 47min estimated drive time
$47 - $58 estimated fuel cost
~1h 19min flight time
297° WNW bearing direction

How far is Madison, Alabama from Springfield, Missouri?

The distance from Madison, Alabama to Springfield, Missouri is 405.3 miles (652.3 km) as the crow flies. Springfield, Missouri is located WNW of Madison, Alabama. By car, the driving distance is approximately 486.4 miles, taking about 9h 47min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 19min. Both are located in United States — Madison, Alabama in Alabama 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 Madison, Alabama 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 Madison, Alabama to Springfield, Missouri

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 9h 47min $47 - $58 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 19min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~11h 44min $39–$73* Budget
Train ~9h 18min $58–$170* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Madison, Alabama & Springfield, Missouri

Quick Facts

Madison, Alabama
34.70°N, 86.75°W
America/Chicago
215m 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 135 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 34 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 61.4 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients