Milwaukee to Springfield, Missouri: Road Trip Guide & Distance

492.7 miles 793 km · straight line
587.1 miles actual route 944.9 km · driving distance
11h 3min estimated drive time
$57 - $70 estimated fuel cost
~1h 29min flight time
217° SW bearing direction

How far is Milwaukee from Springfield, Missouri?

The distance from Milwaukee to Springfield, Missouri is 492.7 miles (793 km) as the crow flies. Springfield, Missouri is located SW of Milwaukee. By car, the driving distance is approximately 587.1 miles, taking about 11h 3min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 29min. Both are located in United States — Milwaukee 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 Milwaukee 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 Milwaukee to Springfield, Missouri

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 11h 3min $57 - $70 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 29min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~13h 16min $47–$88* Budget
Train ~10h 30min $70–$205* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Milwaukee & Springfield, Missouri

Quick Facts

Milwaukee
43.04°N, 87.91°W
America/Chicago
188m 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 164 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 41 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 50.5 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM