Springfield, Missouri to Washington DC: Road Trip Guide & Distance

891.1 miles 1434.1 km · straight line
1028.1 miles actual route 1654.5 km · driving distance
19h 40min estimated drive time
$99 - $122 estimated fuel cost
~2h 18min flight time
77° ENE bearing direction

How far is Springfield, Missouri from Washington DC?

The distance from Springfield, Missouri to Washington DC is 891.1 miles (1434.1 km) as the crow flies. Washington DC is located ENE of Springfield, Missouri. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1028.1 miles, taking about 19h 40min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 18min. Both are located in United States — Springfield, Missouri in Missouri and Washington DC in District of Columbia.

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 Washington DC. 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 Washington DC

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 19h 40min $99 - $122 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 18min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~23h 36min $82–$154* Budget
Train ~25h 34min $123–$360* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Springfield, Missouri & Washington DC

Quick Facts

Springfield, Missouri
37.22°N, 93.30°W
America/Chicago
396m elevation
Washington DC
38.91°N, 77.04°W
America/New_York
7m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 297 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 74 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 27.9 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM