How far is Springfield, MO from Clarence, NY?
The driving distance from Springfield, MO to Clarence, NY is about 972.1 miles (1564.4 km), with a travel time of about 18h 20m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 871.6 miles (1402.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 36h 40m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CST.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 18h 20m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Indiana, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Springfield and Clarence.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Springfield and Clarence.
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Start on West Chestnut Expressway
1688 ft · 42 sec · West Chestnut Expressway
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Continue on East Chestnut Expressway
1.7 mi · 3 min · East Chestnut Expressway
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Turn left onto North Glenstone Avenue
2.4 mi · 5 min · North Glenstone Avenue
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 44 East: Rolla
1683 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left onto Payne Stewart Highway
196.4 mi · 3 hr 34 min · Payne Stewart Highway
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Continue on Police Officer Ernest M. Brockman Sr. Memorial Highway
3.5 mi · 4 min · Police Officer Ernest M. Brockman Sr. Memorial Highway
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Continue on Police Officer Robert Stanze Memorial Highway
2.7 mi · 3 min · Police Officer Robert Stanze Memorial Highway
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Continue on Officer Michael Barwick Memorial Highway
3.5 mi · 4 min · Officer Michael Barwick Memorial Highway
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Continue on Officer David Haynes Memorial Highway
4.4 mi · 6 min · Officer David Haynes Memorial Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 55 North, I 64 East
1.2 km · 2 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 55 North, I 64 East, US 40 East: Chicago, Loiusville, Indianapolis
2.3 mi · 3 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 55 North: Chicago, Indianapolis
3128 ft · 54 sec
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Merge slight right
15.5 mi · 18 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 70 East: Indianapolis
83.9 mi · 1 hr 31 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 70 East: Indianapolis
140.1 mi · 2 hr 36 min
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Keep slight left
75.4 mi · 1 hr 29 min
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Keep slight left
24.2 mi · 26 min
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Keep slight left
20.9 mi · 24 min
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Keep slight left
49.2 mi · 53 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 670 East: Airport
4.3 mi · 5 min
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Keep slight right to continue on North Innerbelt
1003 ft · 16 sec · North Innerbelt
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Take the exit slight right toward I 71 North: Cleveland
2166 ft · 41 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 71 North: Cleveland
1560 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight left
110.9 mi · 2 hr
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Keep slight right
25.4 mi · 28 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Outerbelt East Freeway
2.4 mi · 3 min · Outerbelt East Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Outerbelt East Freeway
12.6 mi · 16 min · Outerbelt East Freeway
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Continue on I 90
101.3 mi · 1 hr 56 min · I 90
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Continue on New York State Thruway
78.5 mi · 1 hr 33 min · New York State Thruway
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Take the exit slight right toward NY 78: Depew, Lockport
1 km · 1 min
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Turn left onto Transit Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · Transit Road
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Turn right onto Main Street
5.5 mi · 8 min · Main Street
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Turn right onto Ransom Road
1398 ft · 40 sec · Ransom Road
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Turn left onto Boyd Drive
6 m · 1 sec · Boyd Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Boyd Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Springfield and Clarence.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Payne Stewart Highway
Merge slight left onto Payne Stewart Highway
196 mi · 03h 34m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Partly Sunny leaving Springfield and Partly Sunny near Clarence.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Springfield to Clarence?
The road trip is about 972.1 miles (1564.4 km) and usually takes 18h 20m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Cleveland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 483.7 miles from Springfield and 488.3 miles from Clarence.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 871.6 miles (1402.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 100.5 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CST. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $131.47 one way or $262.94 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 304.8 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Springfield and Clarence, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Springfield and Partly Sunny near Clarence.
Stop Ideas Near Cleveland
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Cleveland.
Indianapolis Union Station
Connersville station
Crawfordsville
Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Springfield and Clarence. Straight-line distance: 871.58 mi (1402.68 km).
#1 Springfield
City in Greene County, Missouri, United States
| Population | 293 |
| Coordinates | 37.2153300, -93.2982400 |
| Altitude | 396 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Clarence
Town in Erie County, New York, United States
| Population | 33,026 |
| Coordinates | 42.9767300, -78.5919700 |
| Altitude | 225 |
| Country | United States |
End: Clarence (-78.59197, 42.97673)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 1564 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 32h 23m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 24h 18m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 19h 26m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 16h 12m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 13h 53m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 12h 07m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.83 | $131.47 | $262.94 |
| Mid-grade | $4.19 | $143.61 | $287.23 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $156.13 | $312.27 |
| Diesel | $6.05 | $207.62 | $415.24 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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