New River Gorge to Springfield, Tennessee: Road Trip Guide & Distance

336.6 miles 541.7 km · straight line
403.9 miles estimated 650 km · driving distance
8h 8min estimated drive time
$39 - $48 estimated fuel cost
~1h 11min flight time
253° WSW bearing direction

How far is New River Gorge from Springfield, Tennessee?

The distance from New River Gorge to Springfield, Tennessee is 336.6 miles (541.7 km) as the crow flies. Springfield, Tennessee is located WSW of New River Gorge. By car, the driving distance is approximately 403.9 miles, taking about 8h 8min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 11min. Both are located in United States — New River Gorge in West Virginia and Springfield, Tennessee in Tennessee.

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 New River Gorge and Springfield, Tennessee. 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 River Gorge to Springfield, Tennessee

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 8h 8min $39 - $48 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 11min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~9h 46min $32–$61* Budget
Train ~7h 44min $48–$141* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between New River Gorge & Springfield, Tennessee

Quick Facts

New River Gorge
38.07°N, 81.08°W
America/New_York
300m elevation
Springfield, Tennessee
36.51°N, 86.89°W
America/Chicago
203m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 112 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 28 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 74 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients