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

The driving distance from Blue Springs, MO to Belton, MO is about 26.2 miles (42.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 37m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 19.5 miles (31.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 14m 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
26.17 mi
00h 37m
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
26.17 mi
Kilometers
42.12 km
Drive Time
00h 37m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 37m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Belton
Fri, Apr 17, 10:38 PM CDT
Return by in Blue Springs
Fri, Apr 17, 11:16 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Blue Springs
2026-04-17T22:01
Arrive Belton
Fri, Apr 17, 10:38 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 37m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:37 AM to 7:37 PM CDT

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

Leave by
7:16 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Blue Springs
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

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
Unity Village
MO

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

From Blue Springs
13.1 mi
00h 18m
To Belton
13.1 mi
00h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Friday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
12 to 18 mph S
Destination
82°F
Friday

Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
13 to 22 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Southwest 15th Street

    2546 ft · 1 min · Southwest 15th Street

  2. 2

    Turn slight right

    58 m · 7 sec

  3. 3

    Turn slight right onto Corporal M.E. Webster Memorial Parkway

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

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Southwest Woods Chapel Road

    2.3 mi · 4 min · Southwest Woods Chapel Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Northeast Woods Chapel Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Northeast Woods Chapel Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Woods Chapel Road

    126 m · 14 sec · Woods Chapel Road

  7. 7

    Turn left onto I 470 South, MO 291 South: Lee's Summit, Harrisonville

    899 ft · 24 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    2 mi · 2 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on I 470 South: Wichita

    9.2 mi · 11 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight left toward I 49, I 435 North, US 71: Joplin, Kansas City, Des Moines

    635 ft · 16 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on I 49 South, US 71 South: Joplin

    2610 ft · 53 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on I 49 South, US 71 South: Joplin

    701 ft · 17 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    7 mi · 8 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward MO Y

    1088 ft · 27 sec

  15. 15

    Turn right onto East 163rd Street

    2059 ft · 56 sec · East 163rd Street

  16. 16

    Continue on North Cedar Street

    2216 ft · 56 sec · North Cedar Street

  17. 17

    Turn slight right

    35 m · 5 sec

  18. 18

    Turn slight right onto East North Avenue

    847 ft · 19 sec · East North Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn left onto East Walnut Street

    1202 ft · 53 sec · East Walnut Street

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Walnut Street

Car Route Details

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

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
20 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
76.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 470 South
11.3 mi · 43%
I 49 South
7.58 mi · 29%
Southwest Woods Chapel Road
2.32 mi · 9%
Corporal M.E. Webster Memorial Parkway
1.48 mi · 6%
Northeast Woods Chapel Road
1.31 mi · 5%
Southwest 15th Street
0.48 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 470 South

Keep slight right to continue on I 470 South: Wichita

9.17 mi · 00h 11m

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 37m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.7 mi
19.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Unity Village
00h 18m from Blue Springs
Leave By
7:16 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Blue Springs and Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Belton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Blue Springs to Belton?

The road trip is about 26.2 miles (42.1 km) and usually takes 00h 37m 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 13.1 miles from Blue Springs and 13.1 miles from Belton.

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 6.7 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 7:16 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 Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Blue Springs and Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Belton.

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 10.6 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 Blue Springs and Belton. Straight-line distance: 19.54 mi (31.44 km).

Blue Springs

#1 Blue Springs

The most populous city in Jackson County, Missouri.

Population56,547
Coordinates39.0169500, -94.2816100
Altitude297
CountryUnited States
Belton

#2 Belton

City in Texas, USA

Population23,793
Coordinates38.8119500, -94.5319000
Altitude337
CountryUnited States
Start: Blue Springs (-94.28161, 39.01695)
End: Belton (-94.5319, 38.81195)

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
3.5 L · about $3.47
Round trip
$6.94
1.84 gal · 7 L
Estimated CO2
8.2 kg one way
Round trip: 16.4 kg / 36 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Blue Springs and Belton. The current time is 22:01:56.

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.