New Orleans to Springfield, Missouri: Road Trip Guide & Distance
How far is New Orleans from Springfield, Missouri?
The distance from New Orleans to Springfield, Missouri is 535.1 miles (861.1 km) as the crow flies. Springfield, Missouri is located NNW of New Orleans. By car, the driving distance is approximately 642.1 miles, taking about 12h 55min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 35min. Both are located in United States — New Orleans in Louisiana 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 New Orleans 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 New Orleans to Springfield, Missouri
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Quick Facts
Did You Know?
- At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 178 hours of non-stop walking
- By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 45 hours
- You could travel this distance about 46.5 times to circle the Earth's equator