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

The driving distance from Blue Springs, MO to Camdenton, MO is about 142.9 miles (229.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 13m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 108.4 miles (174.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 27m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
142.83 mi
03h 13m
Flight
108.45 mi
174.54 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
108.45 mi
Kilometers
174.54 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
142.83 mi
Kilometers
229.87 km
Drive Time
03h 13m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 13m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Camdenton
Sun, Apr 12, 8:54 AM CDT
Return by in Blue Springs
Sun, Apr 12, 12:08 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Blue Springs
2026-04-12T05:41
Arrive Camdenton
Sun, Apr 12, 8:54 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 13m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:14 AM to 11:14 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
10:32 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
71.4 mi
01h 36m
To Camdenton
71.5 mi
01h 36m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°F
Sunday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, Apr 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
14 to 18 mph S
Destination
77°F
Sunday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
7 to 16 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    16.7 mi · 21 min · South Limit Avenue

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward MO 52 East: Cole Camp

    1635 ft · 51 sec

  8. 8

    Turn left

    16.6 mi · 23 min

  9. 9

    Turn right onto North Hickory Street

    20.7 mi · 31 min · North Hickory Street

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto North Main Street

    2.4 mi · 4 min · North Main Street

  11. 11

    Continue on N State Highway 5

    16.8 mi · 24 min · N State Highway 5

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward US 54 West: Nevada

    1878 ft · 40 sec

  13. 13

    Turn slight right

    2727 ft · 1 min

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Court Circle SE

    45 m · 5 sec · Court Circle SE

  15. 15

    Continue on Court Circle SE

    597 ft · 20 sec · Court Circle SE

  16. 16

    Continue on Court Circle SW

    115 m · 15 sec · Court Circle SW

  17. 17

    At the end of the road, turn right

    90 m · 8 sec

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
18 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 50 East
58.9 mi · 41%
North Hickory Street
20.7 mi · 14%
N State Highway 5
16.8 mi · 12%
South Limit Avenue
16.7 mi · 12%
North Main Street
2.37 mi · 2%
Southwest 15th Street
0.51 mi
Longest Stretch

US 50 East

Merge slight left

58.7 mi · 01h 09m

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 13m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+34.5 mi
108.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sedalia
01h 36m from Blue Springs
Leave By
10:32 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Blue Springs and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Camdenton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 142.9 miles (229.9 km) and usually takes 03h 13m 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 71.4 miles from Blue Springs and 71.5 miles from Camdenton.

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

The direct path is about 108.4 miles (174.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 34.5 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 10:32 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.01 one way or $38.01 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 44.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms around Blue Springs and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Camdenton.

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 Camdenton. Straight-line distance: 108.45 mi (174.54 km).

Blue Springs

#1 Blue Springs

The most populous city in Jackson County, Missouri.

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

#2 Camdenton

City in Missouri, United States

Population4,144
Coordinates38.0080900, -92.7446300
Altitude318
CountryUnited States
Start: Blue Springs (-94.28161, 39.01695)
End: Camdenton (-92.74463, 38.00809)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 230 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 45m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 34m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 51m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 22m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 02m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 46m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.04 gal
19.08 L · about $19.01
Round trip
$38.01
10.08 gal · 38.16 L
Estimated CO2
44.8 kg one way
Round trip: 89.6 kg / 198 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $19.01 $38.01
Mid-grade $4.25 $21.44 $42.87
Premium $4.65 $23.46 $46.91
Diesel $5.30 $26.73 $53.46

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 12, 2026

There is no time difference between Blue Springs and Camdenton. The current time is 05:41:28.

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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.