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

703.4 miles 1132 km · straight line
844.1 miles estimated 1358.4 km · driving distance
16h 59min estimated drive time
$81 - $100 estimated fuel cost
~1h 55min flight time
129° SE bearing direction

How far is Rapid City from Springfield, Missouri?

The distance from Rapid City to Springfield, Missouri is 703.4 miles (1132 km) as the crow flies. Springfield, Missouri is located SE of Rapid City. By car, the driving distance is approximately 844.1 miles, taking about 16h 59min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 55min. Both are located in United States — Rapid City in South Dakota 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 Rapid 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.

How to Get from Rapid City to Springfield, Missouri

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 16h 59min $81 - $100 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 55min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~20h 23min $68–$127* Budget
Train ~22h 5min $101–$295* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Rapid City & Springfield, Missouri

Quick Facts

Rapid City
44.08°N, 103.23°W
America/Chicago
966m 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 234 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 59 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 35.4 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients