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

The driving distance from Belton, MO to Blue Springs, MO is about 26 miles (41.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 31m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 19.5 miles (31.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 03m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
26.04 mi
00h 31m
Flight
19.54 mi
31.44 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
19.54 mi
Kilometers
31.44 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
26.04 mi
Kilometers
41.91 km
Drive Time
00h 31m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 31m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Blue Springs
Thu, Apr 23, 12:40 PM CDT
Return by in Belton
Thu, Apr 23, 1:12 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Belton
2026-04-23T12:08
Arrive Blue Springs
Thu, Apr 23, 12:40 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 31m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:32 AM to 7:32 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:26 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Belton
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Unity Village
MO

Human settlement in Jackson County, Missouri, United States of America

From Belton
13 mi
00h 15m
To Blue Springs
13 mi
00h 15m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Thursday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
16 to 22 mph S
Destination
76°F
Thursday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
14 to 18 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Walnut Street

    1202 ft · 53 sec · East Walnut Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East North Avenue

    943 ft · 28 sec · East North Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto North Cedar Street

    2284 ft · 58 sec · North Cedar Street

  4. 4

    Continue on East 163rd Street

    2330 ft · 1 min · East 163rd Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto I 49 North, US 71 North: Kansas City

    1150 ft · 30 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    6.9 mi · 8 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 435 West, I 470 East, US 50: Wichita, Lee's Summit

    2075 ft · 51 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on I 470 East, US 50 East: Lee's Summit

    1281 ft · 24 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    11.3 mi · 13 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward Woods Chapel Road

    794 ft · 18 sec

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Northeast Woods Chapel Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Northeast Woods Chapel Road

  12. 12

    Continue on Southwest Woods Chapel Road

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Southwest Woods Chapel Road

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Corporal M.E. Webster Memorial Parkway

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

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Southwest 15th Street

    2752 ft · 1 min · Southwest 15th Street

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Southwest 15th Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
15 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
57.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 470 East
11.5 mi · 44%
I 49 North
7.1 mi · 27%
Southwest Woods Chapel Road
2.22 mi · 9%
Corporal M.E. Webster Memorial Parkway
1.52 mi · 6%
Northeast Woods Chapel Road
1.3 mi · 5%
Southwest 15th Street
0.52 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 470 East

Merge slight left

11.3 mi · 00h 13m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 31m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.5 mi
19.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Unity Village
00h 15m from Belton
Leave By
7:26 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Belton 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 Belton to Blue Springs?

The road trip is about 26 miles (41.9 km) and usually takes 00h 31m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Unity Village is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13 miles from Belton and 13 miles from Blue Springs.

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

The direct path is about 19.5 miles (31.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.5 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:26 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.47 one way or $6.94 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Unity Village

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Unity Village and the surrounding midpoint area.
Negro Leagues Baseball Museum
Scenic stop 12.3 mi away

Negro Leagues Baseball Museum

Kansas City , MO
1616 E 18th St, Kansas City, MO 64108
Rating 4.8/5 1,825 reviews Tourist attraction,National museum
Vesper Hall
Meeting point 11.4 mi away

Vesper Hall

Blue Springs , MO
400 NW Vesper St, Blue Springs, MO 64014
Rating 4.6/5 15 reviews City Hall,City government office
Country Club Plaza
Nearby stop 10.5 mi away

Country Club Plaza

Kansas City , MO
4706 Broadway Blvd, Kansas City, MO 64112, United States
Rating 4.5/5 9,627 reviews Shopping mall
Overlook at Quality Hill
Scenic stop 13.8 mi away

Overlook at Quality Hill

Kansas City , MO
1031 Summit St, Kansas City, MO 64105
Rating 4.7/5 19 reviews Park

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Unity Village.

RAIL

Lee's Summit

5 mi away
217 SW Main St.
RAIL

Independence

15 mi away
600 South Grand Ave.
RAIL

Union Station

22 mi away
30 West Pershing Rd.
RAIL

Warrensburg

61 mi away
100 South Holden St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Belton and Blue Springs. Straight-line distance: 19.54 mi (31.44 km).

Belton

#1 Belton

City in Texas, USA

Population23,793
Coordinates38.8119500, -94.5319000
Altitude337
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 Walnut Street (-94.531992, 38.81202)
End: Southwest 15th Street (-94.281571, 39.016949)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 42 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 52m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 39m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 31m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 26m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 22m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 19m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.92 gal
3.48 L · about $3.47
Round trip
$6.94
1.84 gal · 6.96 L
Estimated CO2
8.2 kg one way
Round trip: 16.4 kg / 36 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $3.47 $6.94
Mid-grade $4.25 $3.91 $7.83
Premium $4.65 $4.28 $8.56
Diesel $5.30 $4.88 $9.76

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Belton and Blue Springs. The current time is 12:08:24.

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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.