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

453.9 miles 730.5 km · straight line
544.7 miles estimated 876.6 km · driving distance
10h 57min estimated drive time
$52 - $65 estimated fuel cost
~1h 25min flight time
208° SSW bearing direction

How far is Madison, Wisconsin from Springfield, Missouri?

The distance from Madison, Wisconsin to Springfield, Missouri is 453.9 miles (730.5 km) as the crow flies. Springfield, Missouri is located SSW of Madison, Wisconsin. By car, the driving distance is approximately 544.7 miles, taking about 10h 57min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 25min. Both are located in United States — Madison, Wisconsin in Wisconsin 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, Wisconsin 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, Wisconsin to Springfield, Missouri

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 10h 57min $52 - $65 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 25min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~13h 8min $44–$82* Budget
Train ~10h 24min $65–$191* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Madison, Wisconsin & Springfield, Missouri

Quick Facts

Madison, Wisconsin
43.07°N, 89.40°W
America/Chicago
266m 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 151 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 38 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 54.9 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients