Day trip from Kansas City to Springfield
Springfield lies 238 km (148 mi) south-east of Kansas City, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 238 km (148 mi) apart, Springfield is a realistic day trip from Kansas City: about 3 h 52 min each way by road.
Open Springfield in Google Maps
| Kansas City | Springfield | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United States | United States |
| Population | 475,378 | 170,188 |
| Elevation | 290 m (951 ft) | 399 m (1,309 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-5 (America/Chicago) | UTC-5 (America/Chicago) |
| Postal codes | 64101–64999 | 65801–65899 |
What to see in Springfield
| Sight | Visitors a year | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Springfield Greene County Library | 1,897,042 | 2017 |
The busiest is Springfield Greene County Library at 1,897,042 visitors in 2017. Figures are the latest each site has published, so they are not all for the same year.
Where to book tours and tickets in Springfield
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Staying in Springfield
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Common questions
How far is Springfield from Kansas City?
238 km (148 mi) in a straight line, south-east of Kansas City; by road roughly 290 km (180 mi).
How long does it take to get from Kansas City to Springfield by road?
About 3 h 52 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Kansas City and Springfield?
No, both are on America/Chicago at the moment.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 13 September 2026. Hotel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.