Drive time
Kansas City to Springfield
Quick answer
The drive from Kansas City, MO to Springfield, MO is approximately 2 hr 28 min covering about 148 miles at typical highway speeds.
Distance
148 mi
Drive time
2 hr 28 min
Midpoint
38.15°, -93.94°
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Midpoint
38.1544°, -93.9355°
Kansas City and Springfield are about 148 miles apart — each person drives roughly 74 miles.
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