Mobile to Springfield, Missouri: Road Trip Guide & Distance

541.8 miles 871.9 km · straight line
650.1 miles estimated 1046.3 km · driving distance
13h 5min estimated drive time
$63 - $77 estimated fuel cost
~1h 35min flight time
328° NNW bearing direction

How far is Mobile from Springfield, Missouri?

The distance from Mobile to Springfield, Missouri is 541.8 miles (871.9 km) as the crow flies. Springfield, Missouri is located NNW of Mobile. By car, the driving distance is approximately 650.1 miles, taking about 13h 5min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 35min. Both are located in United States — Mobile in Alabama 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. 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 Mobile 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 Mobile to Springfield, Missouri

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 13h 5min $63 - $77 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 35min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~15h 42min $52–$98* Budget
Train ~17h 1min $78–$228* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Mobile & Springfield, Missouri

Quick Facts

Mobile
30.70°N, 88.04°W
America/Chicago
3m 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 181 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 45 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 46 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients