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

The driving distance from Blue Springs, MO to Brookfield, MO is about 119.6 miles (192.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 28m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 83.5 miles (134.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 56m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
119.58 mi
02h 28m
Flight
83.5 mi
134.38 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
83.5 mi
Kilometers
134.38 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
119.58 mi
Kilometers
192.44 km
Drive Time
02h 28m

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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 02h 28m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Brookfield
Tue, May 12, 10:42 PM CDT
Return by in Blue Springs
Wed, May 13, 1:10 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Blue Springs
2026-05-12T20:14
Arrive Brookfield
Tue, May 12, 10:42 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 28m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:28 AM to 12:28 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:34 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
Kidder
MO

City in Caldwell County, Missouri, United States

From Blue Springs
59.7 mi
01h 14m
To Brookfield
59.8 mi
01h 14m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Tuesday

Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 16 mph SW
Destination
57°F
Overnight

Clear

Starts
Tue, May 12 4:00 AM CDT
Wind
9 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Southwest 15th Street

    16 m · 3 sec · Southwest 15th Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Southwest Walnut Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · Southwest Walnut Street

  3. 3

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Northwest Woods Chapel Road

    20 m · 1 sec · Northwest Woods Chapel Road

  4. 4

    Exit the roundabout onto Northwest Woods Chapel Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Northwest Woods Chapel Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Northwest Woods Chapel Road

    538 ft · 18 sec · Northwest Woods Chapel Road

  6. 6

    Take the ramp left toward I 70 West: Kansas City

    931 ft · 23 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  8. 8

    Continue on Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway

    1.1 mi · 1 min · Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward MO 291 North: Liberty

    2919 ft · 50 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    13.7 mi · 20 min

  11. 11

    Turn slight right

    125 m · 8 sec

  12. 12

    Turn slight right onto South Leonard Street

    3174 ft · 2 min · South Leonard Street

  13. 13

    Continue on Lightburne Street

    2.8 mi · 5 min · Lightburne Street

  14. 14

    Take the ramp slight right

    1858 ft · 45 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Chicago-Kansas City Expressway

    33.7 mi · 36 min · Chicago-Kansas City Expressway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward US 36, MO 110 East, I 35 Business: Cameron, Hamilton

    1213 ft · 33 sec

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Chicago-Kansas City Expressway

    60.8 mi · 1 hr 10 min · Chicago-Kansas City Expressway

  18. 18

    Turn slight left onto West Helm Street

    1.8 mi · 4 min · West Helm Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto South Main Street

    67 m · 7 sec · South Main Street

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
20 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
3 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
94.5 mi · 79%
MO 291 North
14.2 mi · 12%
Lightburne Street
3.13 mi · 3%
West Helm Street
1.77 mi · 1%
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
1.47 mi · 1%
Northwest Woods Chapel Road
1.29 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Chicago-Kansas City Expressway

Turn right onto Chicago-Kansas City Expressway

60.8 mi · 01h 10m

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 28m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+36.1 mi
83.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Kidder
01h 14m from Blue Springs
Leave By
1:34 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Blue Springs and Clear near Brookfield.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 119.6 miles (192.4 km) and usually takes 02h 28m 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?

Kidder is a useful midpoint, sitting about 59.7 miles from Blue Springs and 59.8 miles from Brookfield.

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

The direct path is about 83.5 miles (134.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 36.1 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 1:34 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.91 one way or $31.83 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Kidder

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

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

RAIL

Independence

82 mi away
600 South Grand Ave.
RAIL

Union Station

88 mi away
30 West Pershing Rd.
RAIL

Lee's Summit

99 mi away
217 SW Main St.
RAIL

Warrensburg

117 mi away
100 South Holden St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Blue Springs and Brookfield. Straight-line distance: 83.5 mi (134.38 km).

Blue Springs

#1 Blue Springs

The most populous city in Jackson County, Missouri.

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

#2 Brookfield

City in Linn County, Missouri

Population4,178
Coordinates39.7844700, -93.0735300
Altitude232
CountryUnited States
Start: Blue Springs (-94.28161, 39.01695)
End: Brookfield (-93.07353, 39.78447)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 192 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 59m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 59m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 23m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 59m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 42m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 29m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.22 gal
15.97 L · about $15.91
Round trip
$31.83
8.44 gal · 31.94 L
Estimated CO2
37.5 kg one way
Round trip: 75 kg / 165 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $15.91 $31.83
Mid-grade $4.25 $17.95 $35.90
Premium $4.65 $19.64 $39.28
Diesel $5.30 $22.38 $44.77

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 · May 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Blue Springs and Brookfield. The current time is 20:14:09.

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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.