How far is Blue Springs, MO from Carthage, MO?
The driving distance from Blue Springs, MO to Carthage, MO is about 135.1 miles (217.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 43m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 127.2 miles (204.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 26m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 43m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Blue Springs and Carthage.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Blue Springs and Carthage.
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Start on Southwest 15th Street
2546 ft · 1 min · Southwest 15th Street
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Turn slight right
58 m · 7 sec
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Turn slight right onto Corporal M.E. Webster Memorial Parkway
1.5 mi · 3 min · Corporal M.E. Webster Memorial Parkway
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Turn left onto Southwest Woods Chapel Road
2.3 mi · 4 min · Southwest Woods Chapel Road
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Continue on Northeast Woods Chapel Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · Northeast Woods Chapel Road
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Continue on Woods Chapel Road
126 m · 14 sec · Woods Chapel Road
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Turn left onto I 470 South, MO 291 South: Lee's Summit, Harrisonville
899 ft · 24 sec
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Merge slight left
2 mi · 2 min
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Keep slight left to continue on MO 291 South: Harrisonville
3.3 mi · 6 min
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Take the ramp right toward US 50 West, MO 291 South: Kansas City
2959 ft · 54 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward MO 291 South: Jefferson Street, Harrisonville
767 ft · 19 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on MO 291 South: Harrisonville
16.9 mi · 25 min
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Continue on Cantrell Road
629 ft · 19 sec · Cantrell Road
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Take the exit straight toward I 49 South, US 71 South: Joplin
1138 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left
103.1 mi · 1 hr 50 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MO V, MO D: Alba
1611 ft · 30 sec
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Turn left onto North Garrison Avenue
2.3 mi · 5 min · North Garrison Avenue
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Turn left onto West 4th Street
1248 ft · 1 min · West 4th Street
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Turn left onto South Grant Street
46 m · 4 sec · South Grant Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Grant Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Blue Springs and Carthage.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 49 South
Merge slight left
103 mi · 01h 50m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Blue Springs and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Carthage.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Blue Springs to Carthage?
The road trip is about 135.1 miles (217.5 km) and usually takes 02h 43m 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?
Rich Hill is a useful midpoint, sitting about 67.7 miles from Blue Springs and 67.5 miles from Carthage.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 127.2 miles (204.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.9 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 1:04 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.99 one way or $35.98 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 42.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Blue Springs and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Carthage.
Stop Ideas Near Rich Hill
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 Rich Hill.
Lee's Summit
Warrensburg
Independence
Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Blue Springs and Carthage. Straight-line distance: 127.18 mi (204.67 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 Carthage
City in Missouri
| Population | 14,732 |
| Coordinates | 37.1764500, -94.3102200 |
| Altitude | 306 |
| Country | United States |
End: Carthage (-94.31022, 37.17645)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 218 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 30m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 22m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 42m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 15m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 55m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 41m |
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 | $17.99 | $35.98 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $20.29 | $40.57 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $22.20 | $44.40 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $25.30 | $50.60 |
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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