Springfield, Missouri to Virginia Beach: Road Trip Guide & Distance

954.3 miles 1535.8 km · straight line
1143.6 miles actual route 1840.5 km · driving distance
21h 15min estimated drive time
$110 - $135 estimated fuel cost
~2h 25min flight time
86° E bearing direction

How far is Springfield, Missouri from Virginia Beach?

The distance from Springfield, Missouri to Virginia Beach is 954.3 miles (1535.8 km) as the crow flies. Virginia Beach is located E of Springfield, Missouri. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1143.6 miles, taking about 21h 15min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 25min. Both are located in United States — Springfield, Missouri in Missouri and Virginia Beach in Virginia.

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 Springfield, Missouri and Virginia Beach. 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 Springfield, Missouri to Virginia Beach

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 21h 15min $110 - $135 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 25min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~25h 30min $91–$172* Budget
Train ~27h 38min $137–$400* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Springfield, Missouri & Virginia Beach

Quick Facts

Springfield, Missouri
37.22°N, 93.30°W
America/Chicago
396m elevation
Virginia Beach
36.85°N, 75.98°W
America/New_York
4m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 318 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 80 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 26.1 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM