Parkersburg to Springfield, Missouri: Road Trip Guide & Distance

652 miles 1049.3 km · straight line
782.4 miles estimated 1259.2 km · driving distance
15h 44min estimated drive time
$75 - $93 estimated fuel cost
~1h 49min flight time
261° W bearing direction

How far is Parkersburg from Springfield, Missouri?

The distance from Parkersburg to Springfield, Missouri is 652 miles (1049.3 km) as the crow flies. Springfield, Missouri is located W of Parkersburg. By car, the driving distance is approximately 782.4 miles, taking about 15h 44min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 49min. Both are located in United States — Parkersburg in West Virginia 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 Parkersburg 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 Parkersburg to Springfield, Missouri

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 15h 44min $75 - $93 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 49min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~18h 53min $63–$117* Budget
Train ~20h 27min $94–$274* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Parkersburg & Springfield, Missouri

Quick Facts

Parkersburg
39.27°N, 81.56°W
America/New_York
187m 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 217 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 54 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 38.2 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients