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

The driving distance from Blue Springs, MO to Carrollton, MO is about 65.7 miles (105.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 22m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 48.2 miles (77.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 44m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
Trip Tools

Reverse, save, or send this route

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
65.69 mi
01h 22m
Flight
48.24 mi
77.64 km direct

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

Learn Distance

Choose another destination from Blue Springs.

Flight Distance

Direct air line
48.24 mi
Kilometers
77.64 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
65.69 mi
Kilometers
105.71 km
Drive Time
01h 22m

Gas Cost Calculator

Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 22m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Carrollton
Wed, Apr 22, 11:16 PM CDT
Return by in Blue Springs
Thu, Apr 23, 12:38 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Blue Springs
2026-04-22T21:54
Arrive Carrollton
Wed, Apr 22, 11:16 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 22m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:22 AM to 11:22 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:46 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
Lexington
MO

City in Lafayette County, Missouri, United States

From Blue Springs
32.8 mi
00h 41m
To Carrollton
32.9 mi
00h 41m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
8 to 13 mph SSW
Destination
75°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
6 to 12 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Southwest 15th Street

    2596 ft · 1 min · Southwest 15th Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Northwest R D Mize Road

    2573 ft · 1 min · Northwest R D Mize Road

  3. 3

    Turn left

    2100 ft · 1 min

  4. 4

    Turn slight right

    26 m · 2 sec

  5. 5

    Keep slight right to continue on I 70 East: Columbia

    1096 ft · 27 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

    16 mi · 17 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward MO 131: Odessa

    974 ft · 44 sec

  8. 8

    Turn straight onto West Old U.S. 40

    1061 ft · 25 sec · West Old U.S. 40

  9. 9

    Turn left

    8.4 mi · 11 min

  10. 10

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward US 24 East: Lexington

    4 m · 1 sec

  11. 11

    Exit the roundabout onto US 24 East: Lexington

    27.8 mi · 33 min

  12. 12

    Turn left

    1075 ft · 19 sec

  13. 13

    Turn left

    9.3 mi · 12 min

  14. 14

    Turn slight right onto US 65 Business, MO 10: Carrollton, Richmond

    1785 ft · 40 sec

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    2161 ft · 53 sec

  16. 16

    Turn right onto South Main Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · South Main Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto East Benton Street

    23 m · 2 sec · East Benton Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Benton Street

Car Route Details

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

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
18 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
27.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 24 East
27.8 mi · 42%
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
16 mi · 24%
South Main Street
1.24 mi · 2%
US 65 Business
0.75 mi · 1%
Southwest 15th Street
0.49 mi · 1%
Northwest R D Mize Road
0.49 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

US 24 East

Exit the roundabout onto US 24 East: Lexington

27.8 mi · 00h 33m

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
01h 22m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.5 mi
48.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lexington
00h 41m from Blue Springs
Leave By
3:46 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Blue Springs and Mostly Sunny near Carrollton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 65.7 miles (105.7 km) and usually takes 01h 22m 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?

Lexington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 32.8 miles from Blue Springs and 32.9 miles from Carrollton.

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

The direct path is about 48.2 miles (77.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.5 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:46 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.75 one way or $17.50 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Blue Springs and Mostly Sunny near Carrollton.

Stop Ideas Near Lexington

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

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

RAIL

Warrensburg

48 mi away
100 South Holden St.
RAIL

Independence

49 mi away
600 South Grand Ave.
RAIL

Lee's Summit

53 mi away
217 SW Main St.
RAIL

Union Station

62 mi away
30 West Pershing Rd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Blue Springs and Carrollton. Straight-line distance: 48.24 mi (77.64 km).

Blue Springs

#1 Blue Springs

The most populous city in Jackson County, Missouri.

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

#2 Carrollton

Human settlement in Carroll County, Missouri, United States of America

Population3,421
Coordinates39.3583500, -93.4957700
Altitude230
CountryUnited States
Start: Blue Springs (-94.28161, 39.01695)
End: Carrollton (-93.49577, 39.35835)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 106 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 11m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 38m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 18m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 05m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 56m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 49m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.32 gal
8.77 L · about $8.75
Round trip
$17.50
4.64 gal · 17.54 L
Estimated CO2
20.6 kg one way
Round trip: 41.2 kg / 91 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $8.75 $17.50
Mid-grade $4.25 $9.87 $19.73
Premium $4.65 $10.80 $21.59
Diesel $5.30 $12.31 $24.61

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Blue Springs and Carrollton. The current time is 21:54:45.

Distance to Other Cities

Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.