Monroe, Louisiana to Springfield, Missouri: Road Trip Guide & Distance

331.9 miles 534.2 km · straight line
398.3 miles estimated 641 km · driving distance
8h 1min estimated drive time
$38 - $47 estimated fuel cost
~1h 10min flight time
349° NNW bearing direction

How far is Monroe, Louisiana from Springfield, Missouri?

The distance from Monroe, Louisiana to Springfield, Missouri is 331.9 miles (534.2 km) as the crow flies. Springfield, Missouri is located NNW of Monroe, Louisiana. By car, the driving distance is approximately 398.3 miles, taking about 8h 1min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 10min. Both are located in United States — Monroe, Louisiana in Louisiana 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 Monroe, Louisiana 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 Monroe, Louisiana to Springfield, Missouri

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 8h 1min $38 - $47 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 10min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~9h 37min $32–$60* Budget
Train ~7h 37min $48–$139* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Monroe, Louisiana & Springfield, Missouri

Quick Facts

Monroe, Louisiana
32.51°N, 92.12°W
America/Chicago
23m 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 111 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 28 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 75 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients