New York to Springfield, Missouri: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1061.9 miles 1708.9 km · straight line
1168.6 miles actual route 1880.7 km · driving distance
22h 23min estimated drive time
$112 - $138 estimated fuel cost
~2h 38min flight time
263° W bearing direction

How far is New York from Springfield, Missouri?

The distance from New York to Springfield, Missouri is 1061.9 miles (1708.9 km) as the crow flies. Springfield, Missouri is located W of New York. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1168.6 miles, taking about 22h 23min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 38min. Both are located in United States — New York in New York 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. For a trip of this distance, flying is significantly faster. However, driving offers the flexibility to explore stops along the way.

Coordinates come from public place data for New York 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 New York to Springfield, Missouri

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 22h 23min $112 - $138 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 38min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~26h 52min $93–$175* Budget
Train ~29h 6min $140–$409* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between New York & Springfield, Missouri

Quick Facts

New York
40.71°N, 74.01°W
America/New_York
10m 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 354 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 88 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 23.5 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM