Saint Charles, Missouri to Springfield, Tennessee: Road Trip Guide & Distance

251.8 miles 405.2 km · straight line
314.7 miles estimated 506.5 km · driving distance
6h 20min estimated drive time
$30 - $37 estimated fuel cost
~1h 0min flight time
128° SE bearing direction

How far is Saint Charles, Missouri from Springfield, Tennessee?

The distance from Saint Charles, Missouri to Springfield, Tennessee is 251.8 miles (405.2 km) as the crow flies. Springfield, Tennessee is located SE of Saint Charles, Missouri. By car, the driving distance is approximately 314.7 miles, taking about 6h 20min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 0min. Both are located in United States — Saint Charles, Missouri in Missouri and Springfield, Tennessee in Tennessee.

For a drive of this length, it's recommended to plan at least one quick rest stop to stretch your legs and grab a coffee. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility.

Coordinates come from public place data for Saint Charles, Missouri and Springfield, Tennessee. 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 Saint Charles, Missouri to Springfield, Tennessee

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 6h 20min $30 - $37 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 0min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~7h 36min $25–$47* Budget
Train ~6h 1min $38–$110* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Saint Charles, Missouri & Springfield, Tennessee

Quick Facts

Saint Charles, Missouri
38.78°N, 90.48°W
America/Chicago
147m elevation
Springfield, Tennessee
36.51°N, 86.89°W
America/Chicago
203m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 84 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 21 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 98.9 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients