Oakland to Springfield, Missouri: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1582.1 miles 2546.1 km · straight line
1901.2 miles actual route 3059.7 km · driving distance
33h 12min estimated drive time
$183 - $225 estimated fuel cost
~3h 41min flight time
82° E bearing direction

How far is Oakland from Springfield, Missouri?

The distance from Oakland to Springfield, Missouri is 1582.1 miles (2546.1 km) as the crow flies. Springfield, Missouri is located E of Oakland. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1901.2 miles, taking about 33h 12min. A direct flight would take roughly 3h 41min. Both are located in United States — Oakland in California 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. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility. 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 Oakland 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 Oakland to Springfield, Missouri

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 33h 12min $183 - $225 Flexible stops
Fly ~3h 41min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~39h 50min $152–$285* Budget
Train ~43h 10min $228–$665* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Oakland & Springfield, Missouri

Quick Facts

Oakland
37.80°N, 122.27°W
America/Los_Angeles
13m 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 527 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 132 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 15.7 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM