Distance from Houston to Springfield by Car and Plane

The flight distance from Houston (TX) to Springfield (MO) is 526 miles or 847 kilometers or 457 nautical miles.
Driving distance from Houston to Springfield is 653 miles (1051 kilometers).
Difference between fly and travel by a car is 127 miles or 204 km.

Flight distance from Houston, TX to Springfield, MO in miles and km?

The air travel (bird fly) shortest distance between Houston and Springfield is 526 miles or 847 km.
The nearest airport to Houston, is George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport (IAH) and the nearest airport to Springfield, is Tulsa International Airport (TUL).

What is the average flight time from Houston to Springfield?

Flight time from Houston, TX to Springfield, MO is 1 hours 12 minutes under average conditions.
Exact flight times may vary depending on aircraft type, weather conditions, baggage load, and other environmental factors.

Houston to Springfield Flight Route Map

Map Showing the Distance Between Houston, TX and Springfield, MO
This map shows the distance from Houston, TX, Usa to Springfield, MO, Usa. You can also see the distance in miles and km below the map. Flight route map from Houston, Texas to Springfield, Missouri is displayed below.

Driving distance from Houston, TX to Springfield, MO

The driving distance from Houston, Texas to Springfield, Missouri is 653 miles or 1051 km.
The total driving distance from Houston, TX to Springfield, MO is 653 miles or 1051 kilometers. Your trip begins in Houston, Texas. It ends in Springfield, Missouri.
The driving distance from Houston, Texas to Springfield, Missouri is approximately 653 miles (1051 kilometers), depending on the specific route you take. Without considering any traffic or other delays, driving this distance typically takes around 12 to 13 hours under normal conditions.

Driving time from Houston, TX to Springfield, MO

How long is the drive from Houston, TX to Springfield, MO?
The total driving time is 12 hours, 6 minutes.
How long does a car ride from Houston to Springfield take?
Houston and Springfield are 12 hours 6 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 Houston and Springfield

Time difference between Houston (TX) and Springfield (MO) is 1 Hours.
Springfield time is 1 Hours ahead of Houston.

Current local time in HoustonCurrent local time in Springfield
2025-12-20, 05:06:00 CST2025-12-20, 06:06:00 EST
How Far is it Between Houston Texas, USA and Springfield Missouri, USA?

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

Distance type Miles Kilometers Nautical miles
Driving distance 653 mi 1051 km 567.07 nmi
Straight line distance 526 mi 847 km 457 nmi
Difference 127 mi 204 km 110 nmi

Houston Details

Houston is located in Texas, USA.

GPS CoordinatesLatitude: N 29° 47' 8.7'' Longitude: W 95° 23' 19.7''
Latitude29.78574
Longitude-95.38881
StateTexas
Nearest airports to Houston

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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 Houston, TX and Springfield, MO
Average SpeedTravel Time
30 mph (48 km/h) 21 hours 53 minutes
40 mph (64 km/h) 16 hours 25 minutes
45 mph (72 km/h) 14 hours 35 minutes
50 mph (80 km/h) 13 hours 8 minutes
55 mph (88 km/h) 11 hours 56 minutes
60 mph (96 km/h) 10 hours 56 minutes
65 mph (104 km/h) 10 hours 6 minutes
70 mph (112 km/h) 9 hours 23 minutes
75 mph (120 km/h) 8 hours 45 minutes
80 mph (128 km/h) 8 hours 12 minutes
85 mph (136 km/h) 7 hours 43 minutes