San Diego to Springfield, Missouri: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1382.5 miles 2224.9 km · straight line
1636.4 miles actual route 2633.5 km · driving distance
28h 29min estimated drive time
$157 - $194 estimated fuel cost
~3h 17min flight time
70° ENE bearing direction

How far is San Diego from Springfield, Missouri?

The distance from San Diego to Springfield, Missouri is 1382.5 miles (2224.9 km) as the crow flies. Springfield, Missouri is located ENE of San Diego. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1636.4 miles, taking about 28h 29min. A direct flight would take roughly 3h 17min. Both are located in United States — San Diego 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 San Diego 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 San Diego to Springfield, Missouri

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 28h 29min $157 - $194 Flexible stops
Fly ~3h 17min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~34h 11min $131–$245* Budget
Train ~37h 2min $196–$573* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between San Diego & Springfield, Missouri

Quick Facts

San Diego
32.72°N, 117.16°W
America/Los_Angeles
20m 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 461 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 115 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 18 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM