Nashville to Springfield, Missouri: Road Trip Guide & Distance

368.2 miles 592.6 km · straight line
434.7 miles actual route 699.6 km · driving distance
8h 27min estimated drive time
$42 - $51 estimated fuel cost
~1h 14min flight time
283° WNW bearing direction

How far is Nashville from Springfield, Missouri?

The distance from Nashville to Springfield, Missouri is 368.2 miles (592.6 km) as the crow flies. Springfield, Missouri is located WNW of Nashville. By car, the driving distance is approximately 434.7 miles, taking about 8h 27min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 14min. Both are located in United States — Nashville in Tennessee 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 Nashville 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 Nashville to Springfield, Missouri

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 8h 27min $42 - $51 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 14min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~10h 8min $35–$65* Budget
Train ~8h 2min $52–$152* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Nashville & Springfield, Missouri

Quick Facts

Nashville
36.16°N, 86.78°W
America/Chicago
182m 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 123 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 31 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 67.6 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM