Marshalltown to Springfield, Missouri: Road Trip Guide & Distance

334.7 miles 538.6 km · straight line
401.6 miles estimated 646.3 km · driving distance
8h 5min estimated drive time
$39 - $48 estimated fuel cost
~1h 10min flight time
184° S bearing direction

How far is Marshalltown from Springfield, Missouri?

The distance from Marshalltown to Springfield, Missouri is 334.7 miles (538.6 km) as the crow flies. Springfield, Missouri is located S of Marshalltown. By car, the driving distance is approximately 401.6 miles, taking about 8h 5min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 10min. Both are located in United States — Marshalltown in Iowa 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. As you head South, expect warmer temperatures. Make sure your car's AC is working well before embarking on this journey.

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

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 8h 5min $39 - $48 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 10min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~9h 42min $32–$60* Budget
Train ~7h 41min $48–$141* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Marshalltown & Springfield, Missouri

Quick Facts

Marshalltown
42.05°N, 92.91°W
America/Chicago
287m 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 112 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 28 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 74.4 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients