Sacramento to Springfield, Missouri: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1534.2 miles 2469 km · straight line
1885.9 miles actual route 3035 km · driving distance
32h 33min estimated drive time
$181 - $223 estimated fuel cost
~3h 35min flight time
85° E bearing direction

How far is Sacramento from Springfield, Missouri?

The distance from Sacramento to Springfield, Missouri is 1534.2 miles (2469 km) as the crow flies. Springfield, Missouri is located E of Sacramento. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1885.9 miles, taking about 32h 33min. A direct flight would take roughly 3h 35min. Both are located in United States — Sacramento in California 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 Sacramento 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 Sacramento to Springfield, Missouri

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 32h 33min $181 - $223 Flexible stops
Fly ~3h 35min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~39h 4min $151–$283* Budget
Train ~42h 19min $226–$660* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Sacramento & Springfield, Missouri

Quick Facts

Sacramento
38.58°N, 121.49°W
America/Los_Angeles
9m 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 511 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 128 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 16.2 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM