Ocean City to Springfield, Missouri: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Ocean City from Springfield, Missouri?

The distance from Ocean City to Springfield, Missouri is 996.1 miles (1603 km) as the crow flies. Springfield, Missouri is located W of Ocean City. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1195.3 miles, taking about 24h 3min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 30min. Both are located in United States — Ocean City in Maryland 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 Ocean City 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.