Springfield, Missouri to Yosemite: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1433.6 miles 2307.1 km · straight line
1720.3 miles estimated 2768.5 km · driving distance
34h 36min estimated drive time
$166 - $204 estimated fuel cost
~3h 23min flight time
280° W bearing direction

How far is Springfield, Missouri from Yosemite?

The distance from Springfield, Missouri to Yosemite is 1433.6 miles (2307.1 km) as the crow flies. Yosemite is located W of Springfield, Missouri. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1720.3 miles, taking about 34h 36min. A direct flight would take roughly 3h 23min. Both are located in United States — Springfield, Missouri in Missouri and Yosemite in California.

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. Since you'll be heading mostly West, pack a good pair of sunglasses if you plan to drive during the late afternoon to avoid the harsh sun glare. 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 Yosemite. 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 Yosemite

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 34h 36min $166 - $204 Flexible stops
Fly ~3h 23min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~41h 31min $138–$258* Budget
Train ~44h 59min $206–$602* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Springfield, Missouri & Yosemite

Quick Facts

Springfield, Missouri
37.22°N, 93.30°W
America/Chicago
396m elevation
Yosemite
37.87°N, 119.54°W
America/Los_Angeles
1209m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 478 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 119 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 17.4 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients