Distance from Washington to Springfield by Car and Plane

The flight distance from Washington (DC) to Springfield (MO) is 893 miles or 1436 kilometers or 775 nautical miles.
Driving distance from Washington to Springfield is 1029 miles (1657 kilometers).
Difference between fly and travel by a car is 136 miles or 221 km.

Flight distance from Washington, DC to Springfield, MO in miles and km?

The air travel (bird fly) shortest distance between Washington and Springfield is 893 miles or 1436 km.
The nearest airport to Washington, is Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) and the nearest airport to Springfield, is Tulsa International Airport (TUL).

What is the average flight time from Washington to Springfield?

Flight time from Washington, DC to Springfield, MO is 2 hours 3 minutes under average conditions.
Exact flight times may vary depending on aircraft type, weather conditions, baggage load, and other environmental factors.

Washington to Springfield Flight Route Map

Map Showing the Distance Between Washington, DC and Springfield, MO
This map shows the distance from Washington, DC, Usa to Springfield, MO, Usa. You can also see the distance in miles and km below the map. Flight route map from Washington, District of Columbia to Springfield, Missouri is displayed below.

Driving distance from Washington, DC to Springfield, MO

The driving distance from Washington, District of Columbia to Springfield, Missouri is 1029 miles or 1657 km.
The total driving distance from Washington, DC to Springfield, MO is 1029 miles or 1657 kilometers. Your trip begins in Washington, District of Columbia. It ends in Springfield, Missouri.
The driving distance from Washington, District of Columbia to Springfield, Missouri is approximately 1029 miles (1657 kilometers), depending on the specific route you take. Without considering any traffic or other delays, driving this distance typically takes around 19 to 20 hours under normal conditions.

Driving time from Washington, DC to Springfield, MO

How long is the drive from Washington, DC to Springfield, MO?
The total driving time is 19 hours, 39 minutes.
How long does a car ride from Washington to Springfield take?
Washington and Springfield are 19 hours 39 mins far apart, if you drive non-stop.
Attention! According to the recommendations of experts, you should stop and take a break every 2 hours on average, take a fresh air and walk a little to protect your alertness and health during long trips by car. In addition, you can drink some coffee to prevent you from sleeping. People who drive constantly without taking a break lose their focus and can eventually cause accidents. Also, please drive carefully and follow the speed rules.

Time Difference between Washington and Springfield

Time difference between Washington (DC) and Springfield (MO) is 0 Hours.

Current local time in WashingtonCurrent local time in Springfield
2025-12-22, 02:57:51 EST2025-12-22, 02:57:51 EST
How Far is it Between Washington District of Columbia, USA and Springfield Missouri, USA?

You can compare air and road distance between Washington, DC and Springfield, MO in this summary table of distances in miles, kilometers and nautical miles.

Distance type Miles Kilometers Nautical miles
Driving distance 1029 mi 1657 km 893.58 nmi
Straight line distance 893 mi 1436 km 775 nmi
Difference 136 mi 221 km 118 nmi

Washington Details

Washington is located in District of Columbia, USA.

GPS CoordinatesLatitude: N 38° 54' 15.3'' Longitude: W 77° 0' 59.5''
Latitude38.90425
Longitude-77.01652
StateDistrict of Columbia
Nearest airports to Washington

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Springfield Details

Springfield is located in Missouri, USA.

GPS CoordinatesLatitude: N 37° 11' 38.9'' Longitude: W 93° 17' 28.7''
Latitude37.19415
Longitude-93.2913
StateMissouri
Nearest airports to Springfield

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Estimated Travel Time by Car Between Washington, DC and Springfield, MO
Average SpeedTravel Time
30 mph (48 km/h) 34 hours 31 minutes
40 mph (64 km/h) 25 hours 53 minutes
45 mph (72 km/h) 23 hours 0 minutes
50 mph (80 km/h) 20 hours 42 minutes
55 mph (88 km/h) 18 hours 49 minutes
60 mph (96 km/h) 17 hours 15 minutes
65 mph (104 km/h) 15 hours 55 minutes
70 mph (112 km/h) 14 hours 47 minutes
75 mph (120 km/h) 13 hours 48 minutes
80 mph (128 km/h) 12 hours 56 minutes
85 mph (136 km/h) 12 hours 11 minutes