How far is Affton, MO from Blue Springs, MO?

The driving distance from Affton, MO to Blue Springs, MO is about 229.8 miles (369.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 36m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 215.1 miles (346.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 12m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
229.85 mi
03h 36m
Flight
215.07 mi
346.12 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
215.07 mi
Kilometers
346.12 km
Flight Time
00h 25m

Driving Distance

Road route
229.85 mi
Kilometers
369.91 km
Drive Time
03h 36m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 03h 36m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Blue Springs
Fri, Apr 24, 7:48 AM CDT
Return by in Affton
Fri, Apr 24, 11:24 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Affton
2026-04-24T04:11
Arrive Blue Springs
Fri, Apr 24, 7:48 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 36m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:36 AM to 11:36 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:48 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Affton
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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.

Mid-route stop
Columbia
MO

The most populous city in the state of Missouri.

From Affton
114.8 mi
01h 48m
To Blue Springs
115 mi
01h 48m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Friday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, Apr 24 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
9 mph SW
Destination
66°F
Friday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, Apr 24 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
12 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Affton and Blue Springs.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Affton and Blue Springs.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    81 m · 20 sec

  2. 2

    Turn slight right

    20 m · 5 sec

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Gravois Road

    64 m · 11 sec · Gravois Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Gravois Road

    4 mi · 8 min · Gravois Road

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 270 North

    2283 ft · 33 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    8.1 mi · 10 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 64, US 40, US 61: Wentzville, Saint Louis

    705 ft · 17 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on I 64 West, US 40 West, US 61 North: Wentzville

    2009 ft · 49 sec

  9. 9

    Continue on I 64 West, US 40 West, US 61 North: Wentzville

    674 ft · 10 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Avenue of the Saints

    25.4 mi · 31 min · Avenue of the Saints

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight left toward I 70 West, US 40 West: Kansas City

    3047 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

    80.7 mi · 1 hr 35 min · Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

  13. 13

    Continue on Sheriff Roger I. Wilson Memorial Highway

    2 mi · 2 min · Sheriff Roger I. Wilson Memorial Highway

  14. 14

    Continue on Highway Patrol Sgt. Benjamin Booth Memorial Highway

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Highway Patrol Sgt. Benjamin Booth Memorial Highway

  15. 15

    Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

    1.8 mi · 2 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  16. 16

    Continue on U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway

    54.4 mi · 58 min · U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway

  17. 17

    Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

    48.8 mi · 52 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward MO 7: Blue Springs, Lake Lotawana

    1157 ft · 25 sec

  19. 19

    Turn left

    2474 ft · 1 min

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Northwest R D Mize Road

    2573 ft · 1 min · Northwest R D Mize Road

  21. 21

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Northwest 15th Street

    2596 ft · 1 min · Northwest 15th Street

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Southwest 15th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Affton and Blue Springs.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
22 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
80.7 mi · 35%
U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway
54.4 mi · 24%
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
50.6 mi · 22%
Avenue of the Saints
25.4 mi · 11%
I 270 North
8.51 mi · 4%
Gravois Road
4.03 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

Merge slight left onto Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

80.7 mi · 01h 35m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 36m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.7 mi
215.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Columbia
01h 48m from Affton
Leave By
9:48 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Affton and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Blue Springs.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Affton to Blue Springs?

The road trip is about 229.8 miles (369.9 km) and usually takes 03h 36m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Columbia is a useful midpoint, sitting about 114.8 miles from Affton and 115 miles from Blue Springs.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 215.1 miles (346.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.7 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 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:48 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.58 one way or $61.17 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 72.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Affton and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Blue Springs.

Stop Ideas Near Columbia

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Columbia, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Columbia.

RAIL

Jefferson City

44 mi away
101 Jefferson Street
RAIL

Sedalia

82 mi away
100 block of Main Street, through parking lot
RAIL

Hermann

83 mi away
Wharf & Gutenberg Sts.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Affton and Blue Springs. Straight-line distance: 215.07 mi (346.12 km).

Affton

#1 Affton

Census designated place

Population20,307
Coordinates38.5506100, -90.3331700
Altitude188
CountryUnited States
Blue Springs

#2 Blue Springs

The most populous city in Jackson County, Missouri.

Population56,547
Coordinates39.0169500, -94.2816100
Altitude297
CountryUnited States
Start: Gravois Road (-90.333168, 38.550771)
End: Southwest 15th Street (-94.281571, 39.016949)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 370 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 39m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 44m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 35m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 49m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 17m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 52m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.11 gal
30.7 L · about $30.58
Round trip
$61.17
16.22 gal · 61.4 L
Estimated CO2
72.1 kg one way
Round trip: 144.1 kg / 318 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $30.58 $61.17
Mid-grade $4.25 $34.49 $68.98
Premium $4.65 $37.74 $75.49
Diesel $5.30 $43.02 $86.03

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Missouri · Apr 24, 2026

There is no time difference between Affton and Blue Springs. The current time is 04:11:34.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.