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

The driving distance from Battlefield, MO to Blue Springs, MO is about 168.8 miles (271.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 48m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 140.4 miles (226 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 37m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
168.8 mi
02h 48m
Flight
140.41 mi
225.97 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
140.41 mi
Kilometers
225.97 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
168.8 mi
Kilometers
271.66 km
Drive Time
02h 48m

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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 02h 48m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Blue Springs
Wed, Apr 29, 8:48 AM CDT
Return by in Battlefield
Wed, Apr 29, 11:36 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Battlefield
2026-04-29T05:59
Arrive Blue Springs
Wed, Apr 29, 8:48 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 48m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:49 AM to 12:49 PM CDT

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

Leave by
12:52 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Battlefield
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
Lowry City
MO

City in Saint Clair County, Missouri, United States

From Battlefield
83.5 mi
01h 24m
To Blue Springs
85.3 mi
01h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
47°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 29 2:00 AM CDT
Wind
9 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 Battlefield and Blue Springs.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West 3rd Street

    21 m · 4 sec · West 3rd Street

  2. 2

    Turn right

    2.5 mi · 4 min

  3. 3

    Continue on West Bypass

    6.8 mi · 11 min · West Bypass

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 44 East: Rolla

    1566 ft · 38 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Payne Stewart Highway

    1.8 mi · 2 min · Payne Stewart Highway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward MO 13: Bolivar

    801 ft · 17 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on MO 13 North: Bolivar

    57 m · 6 sec

  8. 8

    Continue on North Kansas Expressway

    87.3 mi · 1 hr 43 min · North Kansas Expressway

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    35.9 mi · 39 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 49 North, US 71 North, MO 7 North: Kansas City

    3.3 mi · 4 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward MO 291 North: Lee's Summit

    817 ft · 17 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on MO 291 North: Lee's Summit

    74 m · 6 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    8.3 mi · 12 min

  14. 14

    Turn slight left

    8.5 mi · 12 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward US 50 East, MO 291 North: Sedalia

    2911 ft · 53 sec

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward MO 291 North: Independence, Hamblen Road

    1191 ft · 37 sec

  17. 17

    Turn left

    91 m · 7 sec

  18. 18

    Continue straight

    5.4 mi · 8 min

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward Woods Chapel Road

    794 ft · 18 sec

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Northeast Woods Chapel Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Northeast Woods Chapel Road

  21. 21

    Continue on Southwest Woods Chapel Road

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Southwest Woods Chapel Road

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Corporal M.E. Webster Memorial Parkway

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Corporal M.E. Webster Memorial Parkway

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Southwest 15th Street

    2752 ft · 1 min · Southwest 15th Street

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Southwest 15th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Battlefield 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
24 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
2 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Kansas Expressway
123 mi · 73%
MO 291 North
14.1 mi · 8%
West Bypass
6.79 mi · 4%
I 49 North
3.28 mi · 2%
Southwest Woods Chapel Road
2.22 mi · 1%
Payne Stewart Highway
1.78 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

North Kansas Expressway

Continue on North Kansas Expressway

87.3 mi · 01h 43m

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
02h 48m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+28.4 mi
140.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lowry City
01h 24m from Battlefield
Leave By
12:52 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Battlefield 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 Battlefield to Blue Springs?

The road trip is about 168.8 miles (271.7 km) and usually takes 02h 48m 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?

Lowry City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 83.5 miles from Battlefield and 85.3 miles from Blue Springs.

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

The direct path is about 140.4 miles (226 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.4 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 12:52 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.48 one way or $44.95 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 53 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Lowry City

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

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

RAIL

Warrensburg

69 mi away
100 South Holden St.
RAIL

Sedalia

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

Lee's Summit

103 mi away
217 SW Main St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Battlefield and Blue Springs. Straight-line distance: 140.41 mi (225.97 km).

Battlefield

#1 Battlefield

City in Greene County, Missouri, United States

Population6,665
Coordinates37.1156100, -93.3701900
Altitude388
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: West 3rd Street (-93.370189, 37.115664)
End: Southwest 15th Street (-94.281571, 39.016949)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 272 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 37m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 13m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 22m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 48m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 24m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 06m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.96 gal
22.55 L · about $22.48
Round trip
$44.95
11.92 gal · 45.1 L
Estimated CO2
53 kg one way
Round trip: 105.9 kg / 233 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $22.48 $44.95
Mid-grade $4.25 $25.35 $50.70
Premium $4.65 $27.74 $55.48
Diesel $5.30 $31.61 $63.22

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 Battlefield and Blue Springs. The current time is 05:59:12.

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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.