Seattle to Springfield, Missouri: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1633 miles 2628 km · straight line
2002.7 miles actual route 3223 km · driving distance
35h 7min estimated drive time
$193 - $237 estimated fuel cost
~3h 47min flight time
105° ESE bearing direction

How far is Seattle from Springfield, Missouri?

The distance from Seattle to Springfield, Missouri is 1633 miles (2628 km) as the crow flies. Springfield, Missouri is located ESE of Seattle. By car, the driving distance is approximately 2002.7 miles, taking about 35h 7min. A direct flight would take roughly 3h 47min. Both are located in United States — Seattle in Washington 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 Seattle 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 Seattle to Springfield, Missouri

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 35h 7min $193 - $237 Flexible stops
Fly ~3h 47min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~42h 8min $160–$300* Budget
Train ~45h 39min $240–$701* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Seattle & Springfield, Missouri

Quick Facts

Seattle
47.61°N, 122.33°W
America/Los_Angeles
56m 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 544 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 136 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 15.2 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM