Cities Near Springfield
Cities near Springfield, Missouri: 10 notable destinations within day-trip and weekend range, including Joplin, Rogers, Springdale. Compare distance, drive time and flight time, with day-trip and getaway ideas.
The closest notable city to Springfield, Missouri is Joplin, about 68 mi (109 km) away — roughly 2 hr 1 min by road. Below, 10 nearby cities are ranked by distance, with real drive and flight estimates and whether each works best as a day trip or an overnight getaway.
| City | Distance | Drive | Flight | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joplin | 68 mi / 109 km | 2 hr 1 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Rogers | 76 mi / 122 km | 1 hr 46 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Springdale | 85 mi / 136 km | 1 hr 58 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Fayetteville | 93 mi / 149 km | 2 hr 9 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Columbia | 131 mi / 211 km | 3 hr 3 min | Drive/rail | Weekend getaway |
| Lee's Summit | 131 mi / 211 km | 3 hr 3 min | Drive/rail | Weekend getaway |
| Blue Springs | 135 mi / 218 km | 3 hr 9 min | Drive/rail | Weekend getaway |
| Fort Smith | 140 mi / 226 km | 3 hr 16 min | Drive/rail | Weekend getaway |
| Olathe | 142 mi / 228 km | 3 hr 18 min | Drive/rail | Weekend getaway |
| Overland Park | 143 mi / 230 km | 3 hr 20 min | Drive/rail | Weekend getaway |
Day trips from Springfield
Within about 100 miles and easy to visit in a day: Joplin, Rogers, Springdale, Fayetteville. These are close enough to go and return without an overnight stay.
Weekend getaways from Springfield
Far enough for a change of scene but still an easy hop: Columbia, Lee's Summit, Blue Springs, Fort Smith, Olathe. Worth an overnight or a full weekend.
Getting around
Nearby cities are usually quickest by car or train; for the longer hops a regional flight can save time. Tap any city above for its full distance, driving-time and flight-time breakdown, or plan a specific route with the tools below.
Frequently asked questions
Notable cities near Springfield include Joplin, Rogers, Springdale, Fayetteville, Columbia. The closest is Joplin, about 68 miles (109 km) away. The table above lists each with its distance, drive time and best use.
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Nearby city travel guides
- → Best time to visit Joplin
- → Best time to visit Rogers
- → Best time to visit Springdale
- → Best time to visit Fayetteville
- → Best time to visit Columbia
- → Best time to visit Lee's Summit
- → Best time to visit Blue Springs
- → Best time to visit Fort Smith
- → Best time to visit Olathe
- → Best time to visit Overland Park