Phoenix to Springfield, Missouri: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1087.8 miles 1750.7 km · straight line
1245.7 miles actual route 2004.7 km · driving distance
22h 6min estimated drive time
$120 - $148 estimated fuel cost
~2h 41min flight time
71° ENE bearing direction

How far is Phoenix from Springfield, Missouri?

The distance from Phoenix to Springfield, Missouri is 1087.8 miles (1750.7 km) as the crow flies. Springfield, Missouri is located ENE of Phoenix. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1245.7 miles, taking about 22h 6min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 41min. Both are located in United States — Phoenix in Arizona 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 Phoenix 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 Phoenix to Springfield, Missouri

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 22h 6min $120 - $148 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 41min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~26h 31min $100–$187* Budget
Train ~28h 44min $149–$436* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Phoenix & Springfield, Missouri

Quick Facts

Phoenix
33.45°N, 112.07°W
America/Phoenix
331m 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 363 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 91 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 22.9 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM