Springfield, Missouri to Waldorf: Road Trip Guide & Distance

895.8 miles 1441.6 km · straight line
1074.9 miles estimated 1729.9 km · driving distance
21h 37min estimated drive time
$103 - $127 estimated fuel cost
~2h 18min flight time
79° E bearing direction

How far is Springfield, Missouri from Waldorf?

The distance from Springfield, Missouri to Waldorf is 895.8 miles (1441.6 km) as the crow flies. Waldorf is located E of Springfield, Missouri. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1074.9 miles, taking about 21h 37min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 18min. Both are located in United States — Springfield, Missouri in Missouri and Waldorf in Maryland.

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 Waldorf. 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 Springfield, Missouri to Waldorf

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 21h 37min $103 - $127 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 18min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~25h 56min $86–$161* Budget
Train ~28h 6min $129–$376* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Springfield, Missouri & Waldorf

Quick Facts

Springfield, Missouri
37.22°N, 93.30°W
America/Chicago
396m elevation
Waldorf
38.62°N, 76.94°W
America/New_York
64m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 299 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 75 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 27.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients