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

The driving distance from Bethany, MO to Blue Springs, MO is about 386.9 miles (622.7 km), with a travel time of about 06h 21m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 283.7 miles (456.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 42m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
386.93 mi
06h 21m
Flight
283.64 mi
456.48 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
283.64 mi
Kilometers
456.48 km
Flight Time
00h 34m

Driving Distance

Road route
386.93 mi
Kilometers
622.7 km
Drive Time
06h 21m

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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 06h 21m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Blue Springs
Sun, Apr 19, 9:52 AM CDT
Return by in Bethany
Sun, Apr 19, 4:14 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bethany
2026-04-19T03:31
Arrive Blue Springs
Sun, Apr 19, 9:52 AM CDT
Route Timing
06h 21m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:21 PM to 1:51 PM CDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
11:18 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Bethany
8:00 PM CDT
Overnight-style route

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
Weldon Spring Heights
MO

Village in the United States

From Bethany
202.3 mi
03h 10m
To Blue Springs
184.7 mi
03h 10m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
67°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NW
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 Bethany and Blue Springs.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on County Road 102

    1.3 km · 3 min · County Road 102

  2. 2

    Turn right

    3 mi · 7 min

  3. 3

    Turn right

    6.7 mi · 12 min

  4. 4

    Turn left onto North Walnut Street

    10.5 mi · 16 min · North Walnut Street

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right

    16.1 mi · 19 min

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    7.1 mi · 8 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 55 North: Saint Louis

    1793 ft · 44 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    27.4 mi · 29 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left

    101.5 mi · 1 hr 49 min

  10. 10

    Continue on Rosa Parks Highway

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Rosa Parks Highway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 270 West, I 255 East: Kansas City, Chicago

    1279 ft · 27 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on I 270 West: Kansas City

    118 m · 8 sec

  13. 13

    Continue on I 270 West

    1.2 km · 1 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    11.5 mi · 14 min

  15. 15

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

    705 ft · 17 sec

  16. 16

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

    2009 ft · 49 sec

  17. 17

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

    674 ft · 10 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto Avenue of the Saints

    25.4 mi · 31 min · Avenue of the Saints

  19. 19

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

    3047 ft · 1 min

  20. 20

    Merge slight left onto Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

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

  21. 21

    Continue on Sheriff Roger I. Wilson Memorial Highway

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

  22. 22

    Continue on Highway Patrol Sgt. Benjamin Booth Memorial Highway

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

  23. 23

    Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

    1.8 mi · 2 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  24. 24

    Continue on U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway

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

  25. 25

    Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

    48.8 mi · 52 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  26. 26

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

    1157 ft · 25 sec

  27. 27

    Turn left

    2474 ft · 1 min

  28. 28

    Turn right onto Northwest R D Mize Road

    2573 ft · 1 min · Northwest R D Mize Road

  29. 29

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

    2596 ft · 1 min · Northwest 15th Street

  30. 30

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Southwest 15th Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
30 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
4 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 55 North
129 mi · 33%
Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
80.7 mi · 21%
U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway
54.4 mi · 14%
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
50.6 mi · 13%
North Walnut Street
33.7 mi · 9%
Avenue of the Saints
25.4 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

I 55 North

Keep slight left

102 mi · 01h 49m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
06h 21m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
12h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+103.2 mi
283.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Weldon Spring Heights
03h 10m from Bethany
Leave By
11:18 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny leaving Bethany 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 Bethany to Blue Springs?

The road trip is about 386.9 miles (622.7 km) and usually takes 06h 21m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Weldon Spring Heights is a useful midpoint, sitting about 202.3 miles from Bethany and 184.7 miles from Blue Springs.

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

The direct path is about 283.7 miles (456.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 103.2 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 7:30 AM CDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $51.47 one way or $102.95 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 121.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny around Bethany and Sunny near Blue Springs.

Stop Ideas Near Weldon Spring Heights

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 Weldon Spring Heights and the surrounding midpoint area.
City Hall Park
Scenic stop 5.9 mi away

City Hall Park

Dardenne Prairie , MO
Dardenne Prairie, MO 63368
Rating 4.8/5 294 reviews Tourist attraction,Park
City of O'Fallon
Meeting point 7.1 mi away

City of O'Fallon

O'Fallon , MO
100 N Main St, O'Fallon, MO 63366
Rating 3.3/5 22 reviews City Hall,Water utility company
Swingley Ridge @ Chesterfield City Hall SB
Nearby stop 6.9 mi away

Swingley Ridge @ Chesterfield City Hall SB

Chesterfield , MO
Chesterfield, MO 63017
Bus stop

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Weldon Spring Heights.

RAIL

Kirkwood

28 mi away
110 West Argonne Dr.
RAIL

Washington

32 mi away
301 West Front St.
RAIL

Gateway Transportation Center

43 mi away
551 South 16th St.
RAIL

Alton

53 mi away
3400 College Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bethany and Blue Springs. Straight-line distance: 283.64 mi (456.48 km).

Bethany

#1 Bethany

City in Missouri, United States

Population3,049
Coordinates36.6117200, -90.0692600
Altitude135
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: (-90.065761, 36.612686)
End: Southwest 15th Street (-94.281571, 39.016949)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 623 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)12h 53m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)09h 40m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)07h 44m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)06h 26m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 31m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 49m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
13.65 gal
51.68 L · about $51.47
Round trip
$102.95
27.3 gal · 103.36 L
Estimated CO2
121.3 kg one way
Round trip: 242.6 kg / 535 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $51.47 $102.95
Mid-grade $4.25 $58.05 $116.11
Premium $4.65 $63.53 $127.05
Diesel $5.30 $72.40 $144.80

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 Bethany and Blue Springs. The current time is 03:31:49.

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.