How far is Bellefontaine Neighbors, MO from Blue Springs, MO?

The driving distance from Bellefontaine Neighbors, MO to Blue Springs, MO is about 229.1 miles (368.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 35m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 218.9 miles (352.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 10m 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
229.07 mi
03h 35m
Flight
218.93 mi
352.34 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
218.93 mi
Kilometers
352.34 km
Flight Time
00h 26m

Driving Distance

Road route
229.07 mi
Kilometers
368.66 km
Drive Time
03h 35m

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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 35m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Blue Springs
Sun, Apr 19, 9:06 AM CDT
Return by in Bellefontaine Neighbors
Sun, Apr 19, 12:42 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bellefontaine Neighbors
2026-04-19T05:31
Arrive Blue Springs
Sun, Apr 19, 9:06 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 35m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:35 AM to 11:35 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
9:50 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Bellefontaine Neighbors
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 Bellefontaine Neighbors
113.8 mi
01h 47m
To Blue Springs
115.3 mi
01h 47m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
67°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph W
Destination
64°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
6 to 9 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bellefontaine Neighbors and Blue Springs.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    48 m · 13 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Bellefontaine Road

    2326 ft · 48 sec · Bellefontaine Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Saint Cyr Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Saint Cyr Road

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Halls Ferry Road

    2 mi · 3 min · Halls Ferry Road

  5. 5

    Keep slight left to continue on New Halls Ferry Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · New Halls Ferry Road

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Dunn Road

    1913 ft · 53 sec · Dunn Road

  7. 7

    Take the ramp straight toward I 270 West

    1385 ft · 34 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Rosemary Straub Davison Highway

    8.6 mi · 11 min · Rosemary Straub Davison Highway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 70: Saint Louis, Kansas City

    1492 ft · 26 sec

  10. 10

    Continue on I 70: Saint Louis, Kansas City

    2478 ft · 43 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on I 70 West: Kansas City

    2439 ft · 42 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    211.7 mi · 4 hr

  13. 13

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

    1157 ft · 25 sec

  14. 14

    Turn left

    2474 ft · 1 min

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Northwest R D Mize Road

    2573 ft · 1 min · Northwest R D Mize Road

  16. 16

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

    2596 ft · 1 min · Northwest 15th Street

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Southwest 15th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Bellefontaine Neighbors 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
17 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 70 West
212 mi · 93%
Rosemary Straub Davison Highway
8.56 mi · 4%
Halls Ferry Road
2.02 mi · 1%
Saint Cyr Road
1.18 mi · 1%
I 70
0.75 mi
New Halls Ferry Road
0.69 mi
Longest Stretch

I 70 West

Merge slight left

212 mi · 04h 00m

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 35m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.2 mi
218.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Columbia
01h 47m from Bellefontaine Neighbors
Leave By
9:50 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Bellefontaine Neighbors and Sunny near Blue Springs.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Bellefontaine Neighbors to Blue Springs?

The road trip is about 229.1 miles (368.7 km) and usually takes 03h 35m 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 113.8 miles from Bellefontaine Neighbors and 115.3 miles from Blue Springs.

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

The direct path is about 218.9 miles (352.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.2 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 9:50 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.47 one way or $60.94 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 71.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Bellefontaine Neighbors and Sunny 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 Bellefontaine Neighbors and Blue Springs. Straight-line distance: 218.93 mi (352.34 km).

Bellefontaine Neighbors

#1 Bellefontaine Neighbors

City in Saint Louis County, Missouri, United States

Population10,297
Coordinates38.7403300, -90.2265000
Altitude140
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: (-90.22658, 38.74013)
End: Southwest 15th Street (-94.281571, 39.016949)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 369 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 37m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 43m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 34m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 49m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 16m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 51m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.08 gal
30.6 L · about $30.47
Round trip
$60.94
16.16 gal · 61.2 L
Estimated CO2
71.8 kg one way
Round trip: 143.6 kg / 317 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $30.47 $60.94
Mid-grade $4.25 $34.36 $68.73
Premium $4.65 $37.60 $75.21
Diesel $5.30 $42.86 $85.71

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Bellefontaine Neighbors and Blue Springs. The current time is 05:31:20.

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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.