Philadelphia to Springfield, Missouri: Road Trip Guide & Distance

995.6 miles 1602.3 km · straight line
1101.4 miles actual route 1772.6 km · driving distance
20h 46min estimated drive time
$106 - $130 estimated fuel cost
~2h 30min flight time
265° W bearing direction

How far is Philadelphia from Springfield, Missouri?

The distance from Philadelphia to Springfield, Missouri is 995.6 miles (1602.3 km) as the crow flies. Springfield, Missouri is located W of Philadelphia. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1101.4 miles, taking about 20h 46min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 30min. Both are located in United States — Philadelphia in Pennsylvania 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 Philadelphia 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 Philadelphia to Springfield, Missouri

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 20h 46min $106 - $130 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 30min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~24h 55min $88–$165* Budget
Train ~27h 0min $132–$385* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Philadelphia & Springfield, Missouri

Quick Facts

Philadelphia
39.95°N, 75.17°W
America/New_York
12m 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 332 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 83 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 25 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM