Driving Time from Meads to Springfield
Driving from Meads to Springfield is about 712 mi and takes roughly 12 hr 4 min. See the fuel-cost estimate, distance and route tips.
Meads and Springfield are about 584 mi (939 km) apart in a straight line. By road that works out to roughly 712 mi (1,146 km), a drive of about 12 hr 4 min. A nonstop flight covers the great-circle distance in approximately 1 hr 34 min.
| Straight-line distance | 584 mi / 939 km |
| Road distance (est.) | 712 mi / 1,146 km |
| Driving time (est.) | 12 hr 4 min |
| Nonstop flight (est.) | 1 hr 34 min |
| Driving fuel (est., 1-way) | $89 |
| Typical flight fare | $80–$250 |
| Geographic midpoint | 37.933, -88.047 |
How these estimates work
Straight-line distance uses the haversine formula on each city's coordinates. Road distance applies a circuity factor (~1.2–1.4×) and driving time a blended average speed. Flight time uses typical jet cruise speed plus ~30 minutes for taxi, climb and descent. Treat all figures as planning estimates.
Frequently asked questions
Meads to Springfield is about 584 mi (939 km) in a straight line, and roughly 712 mi (1,146 km) by road.