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.
Trip Tools

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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
148.77 mi
03h 10m
Flight
114.69 mi
184.57 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
114.69 mi
Kilometers
184.57 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
148.77 mi
Kilometers
239.42 km
Drive Time
03h 10m

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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 03h 10m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Buffalo
Wed, Apr 15, 1:07 PM CDT
Return by in Blue Springs
Wed, Apr 15, 4:17 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Blue Springs
2026-04-15T09:57
Arrive Buffalo
Wed, Apr 15, 1:07 PM CDT
Route Timing
03h 10m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:10 AM to 11:10 AM CDT

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

Leave by
10:40 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
Sedalia
MO

City in Missouri

From Blue Springs
74.4 mi
01h 35m
To Buffalo
74.4 mi
01h 35m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Today

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 9:00 AM CDT
Wind
18 mph SSW
Destination
64°F
Overnight

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 5:00 AM CDT
Wind
14 mph S

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.

  1. 1

    Start on Southwest 15th Street

    2705 ft · 1 min · Southwest 15th Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Corporal M.E. Webster Memorial Parkway

    2675 ft · 1 min · Corporal M.E. Webster Memorial Parkway

  3. 3

    Turn right

    8.3 mi · 15 min

  4. 4

    Turn left onto US 50 East: Warrensburg, Sedalia

    1006 ft · 27 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    58.7 mi · 1 hr 9 min

  6. 6

    Turn right onto South Limit Avenue

    78.4 mi · 1 hr 39 min · South Limit Avenue

  7. 7

    Turn left

    2532 ft · 42 sec

  8. 8

    Turn right onto N Maple St

    1.2 km · 1 min · N Maple St

  9. 9

    Continue on North Maple Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · North Maple Street

  10. 10

    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.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
10 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
1 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South Limit Avenue
78.4 mi · 53%
US 50 East
58.9 mi · 40%
North Maple Street
0.96 mi · 1%
N Maple St
0.75 mi · 1%
Southwest 15th Street
0.51 mi
Corporal M.E. Webster Memorial Parkway
0.51 mi
Longest Stretch

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.

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
03h 10m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+34.1 mi
114.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sedalia
01h 35m from Blue Springs
Leave By
10:40 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

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.

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

RAIL

Sedalia

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

Warrensburg

45 mi away
100 South Holden St.
RAIL

Jefferson City

93 mi away
101 Jefferson Street
RAIL

Lee's Summit

102 mi away
217 SW Main St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Blue Springs and Buffalo. Straight-line distance: 114.69 mi (184.57 km).

Blue Springs

#1 Blue Springs

The most populous city in Jackson County, Missouri.

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

#2 Buffalo

City in Dallas County, Missouri, United States

Population3,202
Coordinates37.6439300, -93.0924100
Altitude366
CountryUnited States
Start: Blue Springs (-94.28161, 39.01695)
End: Buffalo (-93.09241, 37.64393)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 239 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
5.25 gal
19.87 L · about $19.80
Round trip
$39.60
10.5 gal · 39.74 L
Estimated CO2
46.7 kg one way
Round trip: 93.3 kg / 206 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Missouri · Apr 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Blue Springs and Buffalo. The current time is 09:57:20.

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.