Montgomery, Alabama to Springfield, Missouri: Road Trip Guide & Distance

518.3 miles 834.2 km · straight line
622 miles estimated 1001 km · driving distance
12h 31min estimated drive time
$60 - $74 estimated fuel cost
~1h 33min flight time
312° NW bearing direction

How far is Montgomery, Alabama from Springfield, Missouri?

The distance from Montgomery, Alabama to Springfield, Missouri is 518.3 miles (834.2 km) as the crow flies. Springfield, Missouri is located NW of Montgomery, Alabama. By car, the driving distance is approximately 622 miles, taking about 12h 31min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 33min. Both are located in United States — Montgomery, Alabama 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 Montgomery, Alabama 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 Montgomery, Alabama to Springfield, Missouri

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 12h 31min $60 - $74 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 33min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~15h 1min $50–$93* Budget
Train ~16h 16min $75–$218* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Montgomery, Alabama & Springfield, Missouri

Quick Facts

Montgomery, Alabama
32.38°N, 86.31°W
America/Chicago
73m 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 173 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 43 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 48 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients