How far is Blue Springs, MO from Buckner, MO?
The driving distance from Blue Springs, MO to Buckner, MO is about 13.3 miles (21.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 21m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 9.1 miles (14.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 42m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 21m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Jackson County, Missouri, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Blue Springs and Buckner.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Blue Springs and Buckner.
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Start on Southwest 15th Street
2596 ft · 1 min · Southwest 15th Street
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Turn right onto Northwest R D Mize Road
2573 ft · 1 min · Northwest R D Mize Road
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Turn left
2100 ft · 1 min
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Turn slight right
26 m · 2 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 70 East: Columbia
1096 ft · 27 sec
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Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
3.5 mi · 4 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward MO BB, MO AA: Grain Valley, Buckner
1410 ft · 31 sec
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Turn left onto North Main Street
1871 ft · 59 sec · North Main Street
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Continue on South Buckner Tarsney Road
6.7 mi · 10 min · South Buckner Tarsney Road
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Continue on South Sibley Street
1.2 km · 2 min · South Sibley Street
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Turn left onto Washington Street
105 m · 15 sec · Washington Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Washington Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Blue Springs and Buckner.
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.
South Buckner Tarsney Road
Continue on South Buckner Tarsney Road
6.71 mi · 00h 10m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Blue Springs and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Buckner.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Blue Springs to Buckner?
The road trip is about 13.3 miles (21.4 km) and usually takes 00h 21m 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?
Grain Valley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6.6 miles from Blue Springs and 6.6 miles from Buckner.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 9.1 miles (14.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.2 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 7:48 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.77 one way or $3.54 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Blue Springs and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Buckner.
Stop Ideas Near Grain Valley
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Indepence Maintenance Dept
Independence City Hall
Independence Municipal Court
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Grain Valley.
Lee's Summit
Independence
Union Station
Warrensburg
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Blue Springs and Buckner. Straight-line distance: 9.14 mi (14.71 km).
#1 Blue Springs
The most populous city in Jackson County, Missouri.
| Population | 56,547 |
| Coordinates | 39.0169500, -94.2816100 |
| Altitude | 297 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Buckner
City in Jackson County, Missouri, United States
| Population | 3,010 |
| Coordinates | 39.1325100, -94.1985600 |
| Altitude | 229 |
| Country | United States |
End: Buckner (-94.19856, 39.13251)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 21 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 09m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $1.77 | $3.54 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $2.00 | $4.00 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $2.19 | $4.37 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $2.49 | $4.99 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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