Missoula to Springfield, Missouri: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1248.5 miles 2009.3 km · straight line
1498.2 miles estimated 2411.2 km · driving distance
30h 8min estimated drive time
$144 - $177 estimated fuel cost
~3h 1min flight time
115° ESE bearing direction

How far is Missoula from Springfield, Missouri?

The distance from Missoula to Springfield, Missouri is 1248.5 miles (2009.3 km) as the crow flies. Springfield, Missouri is located ESE of Missoula. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1498.2 miles, taking about 30h 8min. A direct flight would take roughly 3h 1min. Both are located in United States — Missoula in Montana and Springfield, Missouri in Missouri.

This is a serious multi-day road trip! We strongly recommend breaking this journey up with an overnight stay to ensure you arrive safely and refreshed. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility. For a trip of this distance, flying is significantly faster. However, driving offers the flexibility to explore stops along the way.

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

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 30h 8min $144 - $177 Flexible stops
Fly ~3h 1min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~36h 10min $120–$225* Budget
Train ~39h 10min $180–$524* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Missoula & Springfield, Missouri

Quick Facts

Missoula
46.87°N, 114.00°W
America/Denver
978m 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 416 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 104 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 19.9 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients