How far is Blue Springs, MO from Buffalo, MO?
The driving distance from Blue Springs, MO to Buffalo, MO is about 148.8 miles (239.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 10m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 114.7 miles (184.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 20m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 10m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Missouri
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Blue Springs and Buffalo.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Blue Springs and Buffalo.
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Start on Southwest 15th Street
2705 ft · 1 min · Southwest 15th Street
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Turn left onto Corporal M.E. Webster Memorial Parkway
2675 ft · 1 min · Corporal M.E. Webster Memorial Parkway
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Turn right
8.3 mi · 15 min
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Turn left onto US 50 East: Warrensburg, Sedalia
1006 ft · 27 sec
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Merge slight left
58.7 mi · 1 hr 9 min
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Turn right onto South Limit Avenue
78.4 mi · 1 hr 39 min · South Limit Avenue
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Turn left
2532 ft · 42 sec
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Turn right onto N Maple St
1.2 km · 1 min · N Maple St
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Continue on North Maple Street
1.5 km · 2 min · North Maple Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Maple Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Blue Springs and Buffalo.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
South Limit Avenue
Turn right onto South Limit Avenue
78.4 mi · 01h 39m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Blue Springs and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Buffalo.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Blue Springs to Buffalo?
The road trip is about 148.8 miles (239.4 km) and usually takes 03h 10m 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?
Sedalia is a useful midpoint, sitting about 74.4 miles from Blue Springs and 74.4 miles from Buffalo.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 114.7 miles (184.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 34.1 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:40 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.80 one way or $39.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 46.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Blue Springs and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Buffalo.
Stop Ideas Near Sedalia
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Sedalia.
Sedalia
Warrensburg
Jefferson City
Lee's Summit
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Blue Springs and Buffalo. Straight-line distance: 114.69 mi (184.57 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 Buffalo
City in Dallas County, Missouri, United States
| Population | 3,202 |
| Coordinates | 37.6439300, -93.0924100 |
| Altitude | 366 |
| Country | United States |
End: Buffalo (-93.09241, 37.64393)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 239 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 57m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 43m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 58m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 28m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 07m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 51m |
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 | $19.80 | $39.60 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $22.33 | $44.66 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $24.43 | $48.87 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $27.85 | $55.69 |
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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