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

The driving distance from Ashland, MO to Blue Springs, MO is about 124.2 miles (199.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 58m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 110.2 miles (177.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 57m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
124.2 mi
01h 58m
Flight
110.14 mi
177.26 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
110.14 mi
Kilometers
177.26 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
124.2 mi
Kilometers
199.88 km
Drive Time
01h 58m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 58m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Blue Springs
Wed, Apr 29, 12:02 PM CDT
Return by in Ashland
Wed, Apr 29, 2:00 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Ashland
2026-04-29T10:03
Arrive Blue Springs
Wed, Apr 29, 12:02 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 58m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:59 AM to 11:59 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
2:32 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Ashland
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Nelson
MO

City in Saline County, Missouri, United States

From Ashland
62 mi
00h 59m
To Blue Springs
62.2 mi
00h 59m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
46°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 29 12:00 AM CDT
Wind
7 mph N
Destination
43°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Wed, Apr 29 3:00 AM CDT
Wind
6 mph NNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Broadway

    1031 ft · 29 sec · East Broadway

  2. 2

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East Broadway

    53 m · 4 sec · East Broadway

  3. 3

    Exit the roundabout onto East Broadway

    148 m · 11 sec · East Broadway

  4. 4

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    86 m · 6 sec

  5. 5

    Exit the roundabout

    997 ft · 27 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    13.1 mi · 14 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 70, US 40, MO PP: Kansas City, Saint Louis

    2021 ft · 43 sec

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    1089 ft · 31 sec

  9. 9

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

    2220 ft · 54 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Sheriff Roger I. Wilson Memorial Highway

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

  11. 11

    Continue on Highway Patrol Sgt. Benjamin Booth Memorial Highway

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

  12. 12

    Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

    1.8 mi · 2 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  13. 13

    Continue on U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway

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

  14. 14

    Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

    48.8 mi · 52 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  15. 15

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

    1157 ft · 25 sec

  16. 16

    Turn left

    2474 ft · 1 min

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Northwest R D Mize Road

    2573 ft · 1 min · Northwest R D Mize Road

  18. 18

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

    2596 ft · 1 min · Northwest 15th Street

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Southwest 15th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Ashland 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
19 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
2 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway
54.4 mi · 44%
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
50.6 mi · 41%
East Broadway
13.7 mi · 11%
Highway Patrol Sgt. Benjamin Booth Memorial High
1.56 mi · 1%
Sheriff Roger I. Wilson Memorial Highway
1.31 mi · 1%
I 70
0.59 mi
Longest Stretch

U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway

Continue on U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway

54.4 mi · 00h 58m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 58m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14 mi
110.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Nelson
00h 59m from Ashland
Leave By
2:32 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Cloudy leaving Ashland and Mostly Clear near Blue Springs.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 124.2 miles (199.9 km) and usually takes 01h 58m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Nelson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 62 miles from Ashland and 62.2 miles from Blue Springs.

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

The direct path is about 110.2 miles (177.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 14 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:32 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.52 one way or $33.03 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 38.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Ashland and Mostly Clear near Blue Springs.

Stop Ideas Near Nelson

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Nelson, 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 Nelson.

RAIL

Sedalia

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

Warrensburg

66 mi away
100 South Holden St.
RAIL

Jefferson City

88 mi away
101 Jefferson Street
RAIL

Lee's Summit

117 mi away
217 SW Main St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Ashland and Blue Springs. Straight-line distance: 110.14 mi (177.26 km).

Ashland

#1 Ashland

City in Boone County, Missouri, United States

Population4,031
Coordinates38.7744800, -92.2571300
Altitude274
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: East Broadway (-92.257128, 38.774496)
End: Southwest 15th Street (-94.281571, 39.016949)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 200 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 08m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 06m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 29m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 04m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 46m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 32m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.38 gal
16.59 L · about $16.52
Round trip
$33.03
8.76 gal · 33.18 L
Estimated CO2
38.9 kg one way
Round trip: 77.9 kg / 172 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $16.52 $33.03
Mid-grade $4.25 $18.63 $37.26
Premium $4.65 $20.38 $40.77
Diesel $5.30 $23.23 $46.46

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 29, 2026

There is no time difference between Ashland and Blue Springs. The current time is 10:03:40.

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.