Raleigh to Springfield, Missouri: Road Trip Guide & Distance

819.5 miles 1318.8 km · straight line
977.6 miles actual route 1573.3 km · driving distance
18h 35min estimated drive time
$94 - $116 estimated fuel cost
~2h 9min flight time
281° WNW bearing direction

How far is Raleigh from Springfield, Missouri?

The distance from Raleigh to Springfield, Missouri is 819.5 miles (1318.8 km) as the crow flies. Springfield, Missouri is located WNW of Raleigh. By car, the driving distance is approximately 977.6 miles, taking about 18h 35min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 9min. Both are located in United States — Raleigh in North Carolina 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 Raleigh 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 Raleigh to Springfield, Missouri

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 18h 35min $94 - $116 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 9min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~22h 18min $78–$147* Budget
Train ~24h 10min $117–$342* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Raleigh & Springfield, Missouri

Quick Facts

Raleigh
35.78°N, 78.64°W
America/New_York
96m 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 273 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 68 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 30.4 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM