How far is Blue Rapids, KS from Saint Bridget, KS?

The driving distance from Blue Rapids, KS to Saint Bridget, KS is about 41.1 miles (66.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 00m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 28.8 miles (46.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 01m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
41.13 mi
01h 00m
Flight
28.75 mi
46.27 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
28.75 mi
Kilometers
46.27 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
41.13 mi
Kilometers
66.2 km
Drive Time
01h 00m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 00m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Saint Bridget
Fri, Nov 6, 9:11 AM CST
Return by in Blue Rapids
Fri, Nov 6, 10:12 AM CST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Blue Rapids
2026-11-06T08:10
Arrive Saint Bridget
Fri, Nov 6, 9:11 AM CST
Route Timing
01h 00m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:01 AM to 11:01 AM CST

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

Leave by
4:28 PM CST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Blue Rapids
9:30 PM CST
Morning start is best

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
Beattie
KS

City in Marshall County, Kansas, United States

From Blue Rapids
20.6 mi
00h 30m
To Saint Bridget
20.6 mi
00h 30m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
50°F
Friday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 6:00 AM CST
Wind
0 to 5 mph N
Destination
50°F
Friday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 6:00 AM CST
Wind
0 to 5 mph N

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Blue Rapids and Saint Bridget.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Blue Rapids and Saint Bridget.

  1. 1

    Start on Public Square

    708 ft · 32 sec · Public Square

  2. 2

    Exit the rotary onto Penny Street

    33 m · 5 sec · Penny Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto North

    90 m · 15 sec · North

  4. 4

    Turn right onto East 5th Street

    1.4 mi · 3 min · East 5th Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Valley Road

    12.4 mi · 16 min · Valley Road

  6. 6

    Turn left onto North Locust Street

    1 km · 2 min · North Locust Street

  7. 7

    Continue on 21st Terrace

    10.2 mi · 12 min · 21st Terrace

  8. 8

    Continue on Center Avenue

    1379 ft · 41 sec · Center Avenue

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Elm Street

    1378 ft · 29 sec · Elm Street

  10. 10

    Continue on Ironstone Road

    2.8 mi · 4 min · Ironstone Road

  11. 11

    Continue on 24th Terrace

    1931 ft · 27 sec · 24th Terrace

  12. 12

    Continue on Indian Road

    2480 ft · 35 sec · Indian Road

  13. 13

    Turn slight left onto 25th Road

    7 mi · 9 min · 25th Road

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Bison Road

    4.7 mi · 11 min · Bison Road

  15. 15

    Turn right onto 29th Terrace

    1992 ft · 1 min · 29th Terrace

  16. 16

    Turn right

    79 m · 12 sec

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Blue Rapids and Saint Bridget.

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
17 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
41.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Valley Road
12.4 mi · 30%
21st Terrace
10.2 mi · 25%
25th Road
7.02 mi · 17%
Bison Road
4.69 mi · 11%
Ironstone Road
2.85 mi · 7%
East 5th Street
1.37 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Valley Road

Turn right onto Valley Road

12.4 mi · 00h 16m

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 00m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.3 mi
28.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Beattie
00h 30m from Blue Rapids
Leave By
4:28 PM CST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Blue Rapids and Partly Sunny near Saint Bridget.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Blue Rapids to Saint Bridget?

The road trip is about 41.1 miles (66.2 km) and usually takes 01h 00m 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?

Beattie is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20.6 miles from Blue Rapids and 20.6 miles from Saint Bridget.

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

The direct path is about 28.8 miles (46.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.3 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 CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:28 PM CST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.58 one way or $11.16 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Blue Rapids and Partly Sunny near Saint Bridget.

Stop Ideas Near Beattie

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

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

RAIL

Lincoln

109 mi away
201 North 7th St.
RAIL

Topeka

111 mi away
500 SE Holliday Place

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Blue Rapids and Saint Bridget. Straight-line distance: 28.75 mi (46.27 km).

Blue Rapids

#1 Blue Rapids

City in Marshall County, Kansas, United States of America

Population960
Coordinates39.6819400, -96.6597400
Altitude352
CountryUnited States
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#2 Saint Bridget

Township in Marshall County, Kansas

Population162
Coordinates39.9661100, -96.2639000
Altitude424
CountryUnited States
Start: Blue Rapids (-96.65974, 39.68194)
End: Saint Bridget (-96.2639, 39.96611)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 66 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 22m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 01m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 49m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 41m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 35m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 30m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.45 gal
5.49 L · about $5.58
Round trip
$11.16
2.9 gal · 10.98 L
Estimated CO2
12.9 kg one way
Round trip: 25.8 kg / 57 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.85 $5.58 $11.16
Mid-grade $4.22 $6.12 $12.24
Premium $4.58 $6.64 $13.28
Diesel $5.96 $8.65 $17.29

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 Kansas · Nov 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Blue Rapids and Saint Bridget. The current time is 08:10:55.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.