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

The driving distance from Blue Springs, MO to Bolivar, MO is about 130.5 miles (210 km), with a travel time of about 02h 44m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 107.8 miles (173.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 29m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
130.48 mi
02h 44m
Flight
107.8 mi
173.48 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
107.8 mi
Kilometers
173.48 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
130.48 mi
Kilometers
209.99 km
Drive Time
02h 44m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 44m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bolivar
Thu, Apr 23, 6:41 AM CDT
Return by in Blue Springs
Thu, Apr 23, 9:26 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Blue Springs
2026-04-23T03:56
Arrive Bolivar
Thu, Apr 23, 6:41 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 44m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:45 AM to 12:45 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:00 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Blue Springs
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Clinton
MO

City in Missouri, United States

From Blue Springs
65.2 mi
01h 22m
To Bolivar
65.2 mi
01h 22m

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
14 to 18 mph S
Destination
78°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
13 to 21 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 left to continue on MO 291 South: Harrisonville

    3.3 mi · 6 min

  10. 10

    Take the ramp right toward US 50 West, MO 291 South: Kansas City

    2959 ft · 54 sec

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward MO 291 South: Jefferson Street, Harrisonville

    767 ft · 19 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on MO 291 South: Harrisonville

    16.9 mi · 25 min

  13. 13

    Continue on Cantrell Road

    629 ft · 19 sec · Cantrell Road

  14. 14

    Take the exit straight toward I 49 South, US 71 South: Joplin

    1138 ft · 28 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    2.8 mi · 3 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward MO 7 South: Clinton

    924 ft · 20 sec

  17. 17

    Turn slight left onto MO 7 South: Clinton

    55.5 mi · 1 hr 4 min

  18. 18

    Continue straight

    40.5 mi · 47 min

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward MO 13 Business, MO 32: Bolivar, Fair Play

    1085 ft · 31 sec

  20. 20

    Turn left onto West Broadway Street

    2.1 mi · 4 min · West Broadway Street

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Broadway Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
21 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
MO 7 South
96.1 mi · 74%
MO 291 South
20.4 mi · 16%
I 49 South
3.05 mi · 2%
Southwest Woods Chapel Road
2.32 mi · 2%
I 470 South
2.17 mi · 2%
West Broadway Street
2.13 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

MO 7 South

Turn slight left onto MO 7 South: Clinton

55.5 mi · 01h 04m

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
02h 44m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+22.7 mi
107.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Clinton
01h 22m from Blue Springs
Leave By
1:00 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 130.5 miles (210 km) and usually takes 02h 44m 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?

Clinton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 65.2 miles from Blue Springs and 65.2 miles from Bolivar.

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

The direct path is about 107.8 miles (173.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.7 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:00 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.35 one way or $34.69 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 40.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Blue Springs and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Bolivar.

Stop Ideas Near Clinton

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

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

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Warrensburg

44 mi away
100 South Holden St.
RAIL

Sedalia

61 mi away
100 block of Main Street, through parking lot
RAIL

Lee's Summit

80 mi away
217 SW Main St.
RAIL

Independence

98 mi away
600 South Grand Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Blue Springs and Bolivar. Straight-line distance: 107.8 mi (173.48 km).

Blue Springs

#1 Blue Springs

The most populous city in Jackson County, Missouri.

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

#2 Bolivar

State of Venezuela

Population11,196
Coordinates37.6144800, -93.4104700
Altitude322
CountryUnited States
Start: Blue Springs (-94.28161, 39.01695)
End: Bolivar (-93.41047, 37.61448)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 210 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 20m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 15m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 36m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 10m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 51m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 37m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.6 gal
17.43 L · about $17.35
Round trip
$34.69
9.2 gal · 34.86 L
Estimated CO2
40.9 kg one way
Round trip: 81.8 kg / 180 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $17.35 $34.69
Mid-grade $4.25 $19.56 $39.13
Premium $4.65 $21.41 $42.82
Diesel $5.30 $24.40 $48.80

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Blue Springs and Bolivar. The current time is 03:56:48.

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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.