How far is Blue Springs, MO from Black Jack, MO?

The driving distance from Blue Springs, MO to Black Jack, MO is about 225.7 miles (363.3 km), with a travel time of about 04h 21m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 216.4 miles (348.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 43m 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
225.73 mi
04h 21m
Flight
216.37 mi
348.22 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
216.37 mi
Kilometers
348.22 km
Flight Time
00h 26m

Driving Distance

Road route
225.73 mi
Kilometers
363.27 km
Drive Time
04h 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 04h 21m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Black Jack
Fri, Apr 17, 10:06 AM CDT
Return by in Blue Springs
Fri, Apr 17, 2:28 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Blue Springs
2026-04-17T05:45
Arrive Black Jack
Fri, Apr 17, 10:06 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 21m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:22 AM to 12:22 PM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
8:16 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Blue Springs
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 Blue Springs
112.6 mi
02h 10m
To Black Jack
113.1 mi
02h 10m

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
88°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
6 to 14 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Blue Springs and Black Jack.

  1. 1

    Start on Southwest 15th Street

    2596 ft · 1 min · Southwest 15th Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Northwest R D Mize Road

    2573 ft · 1 min · Northwest R D Mize Road

  3. 3

    Turn left

    2100 ft · 1 min

  4. 4

    Turn slight right

    26 m · 2 sec

  5. 5

    Keep slight right to continue on I 70 East: Columbia

    1096 ft · 27 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

    48.8 mi · 52 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  7. 7

    Continue on U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway

    32 mi · 34 min · U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway

    22.4 mi · 24 min · U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway

  9. 9

    Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

    1.8 mi · 2 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  10. 10

    Continue on Highway Patrol Sgt. Benjamin Booth Memorial Highway

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

  11. 11

    Continue on Sheriff Roger I. Wilson Memorial Highway

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

  12. 12

    Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

    103.1 mi · 2 hr 3 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward I 270: Chicago, Memphis

    872 ft · 12 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on I 270 North: Chicago

    2556 ft · 36 sec

  15. 15

    Continue on I 270 North: Chicago

    1270 ft · 18 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on I 270 North: Chicago

    988 ft · 14 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left

    9 mi · 11 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward AC: New Halls Ferry Road, Old Halls Ferry Road

    1556 ft · 38 sec

  19. 19

    Turn straight onto Pershall Road

    1677 ft · 55 sec · Pershall Road

  20. 20

    Turn sharp left onto New Halls Ferry Road

    1348 ft · 25 sec · New Halls Ferry Road

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Mehl Avenue

    1.1 km · 2 min · Mehl Avenue

  22. 22

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Old Halls Ferry Road

    1.2 km · 1 min · Old Halls Ferry Road

  23. 23

    Continue on Parker Road

    120 m · 8 sec · Parker Road

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Parker Road

Car Route Details

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

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
24 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
154 mi · 68%
U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway
54.4 mi · 24%
I 270 North
9.88 mi · 4%
Sheriff Roger I. Wilson Memorial Highway
1.94 mi · 1%
Highway Patrol Sgt. Benjamin Booth Memorial High
1.58 mi · 1%
Old Halls Ferry Road
0.76 mi
Longest Stretch

Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

103 mi · 02h 03m

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
04h 21m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.3 mi
216.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Columbia
02h 10m from Blue Springs
Leave By
8:16 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Blue Springs and Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Black Jack.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Blue Springs to Black Jack?

The road trip is about 225.7 miles (363.3 km) and usually takes 04h 21m 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 112.6 miles from Blue Springs and 113.1 miles from Black Jack.

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

The direct path is about 216.4 miles (348.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.3 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:16 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.02 one way or $60.03 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 70.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Blue Springs and Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Black Jack.

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 Blue Springs and Black Jack. Straight-line distance: 216.37 mi (348.22 km).

Blue Springs

#1 Blue Springs

The most populous city in Jackson County, Missouri.

Population56,547
Coordinates39.0169500, -94.2816100
Altitude297
CountryUnited States
Black Jack

#2 Black Jack

Suburb in northern St.

Population6,921
Coordinates38.7933800, -90.2673300
Altitude183
CountryUnited States
Start: Blue Springs (-94.28161, 39.01695)
End: Black Jack (-90.26733, 38.79338)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 363 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 31m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 38m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 30m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 45m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 13m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 48m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.96 gal
30.15 L · about $30.02
Round trip
$60.03
15.92 gal · 60.3 L
Estimated CO2
70.7 kg one way
Round trip: 141.5 kg / 312 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $30.02 $60.03
Mid-grade $4.25 $33.85 $67.71
Premium $4.65 $37.05 $74.09
Diesel $5.30 $42.22 $84.44

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Blue Springs and Black Jack. The current time is 05:45:07.

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.