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

The driving distance from Blue Springs, MO to Caruthersville, MO is about 411.9 miles (662.9 km), with a travel time of about 07h 44m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 319.6 miles (514.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 15h 29m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
411.91 mi
07h 44m
Flight
319.59 mi
514.33 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
319.59 mi
Kilometers
514.33 km
Flight Time
00h 38m

Driving Distance

Road route
411.91 mi
Kilometers
662.9 km
Drive Time
07h 44m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 07h 44m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Caruthersville
Mon, Apr 13, 1:26 AM CDT
Return by in Blue Springs
Mon, Apr 13, 9:10 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Blue Springs
2026-04-12T17:41
Arrive Caruthersville
Mon, Apr 13, 1:26 AM CDT
Route Timing
07h 44m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
1:45 PM to 3:15 PM CDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
8:30 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Blue Springs
8:00 PM CDT
Overnight-style route

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
Chesterfield
MO

A city in St.

From Blue Springs
205.8 mi
03h 52m
To Caruthersville
206.1 mi
03h 52m

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
82°F
Sunday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 12 1:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    48.8 mi · 52 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  7. 7

    Continue on U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway

    32 mi · 34 min · U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway

    22.4 mi · 24 min · U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway

  9. 9

    Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

    1.8 mi · 2 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  10. 10

    Continue on Highway Patrol Sgt. Benjamin Booth Memorial Highway

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Highway Patrol Sgt. Benjamin Booth Memorial Highway

  11. 11

    Continue on Sheriff Roger I. Wilson Memorial Highway

    1.9 mi · 2 min · Sheriff Roger I. Wilson Memorial Highway

  12. 12

    Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

    81 mi · 1 hr 35 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward I 64 East, US 40 East, US 61 South: Chesterfield

    1567 ft · 33 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Avenue of the Saints

    25.1 mi · 31 min · Avenue of the Saints

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward I 270: Chicago, Memphis

    1829 ft · 39 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on I 270 South: Memphis

    1691 ft · 31 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left

    11.5 mi · 14 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward I 55, US 61, US 67: Saint Louis, Memphis, Lemay Ferry Road

    1911 ft · 27 sec

  19. 19

    Keep slight right to continue on I 55 South: Memphis

    2031 ft · 44 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight left onto Rosa Parks Highway

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Rosa Parks Highway

  21. 21

    Continue on Officer Thomas G. Smith, Jr. Memorial Highway

    1.8 mi · 2 min · Officer Thomas G. Smith, Jr. Memorial Highway

  22. 22

    Continue on Police Officer Steven Jarvis Memorial Highway

    173.9 mi · 3 hr 6 min · Police Officer Steven Jarvis Memorial Highway

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right toward MO 84: Hayti, Caruthersville

    1096 ft · 31 sec

  24. 24

    Turn left

    5.1 mi · 9 min

  25. 25

    Turn right

    14 m · 3 sec

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
26 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Police Officer Steven Jarvis Memorial Highway
174 mi · 42%
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
132 mi · 32%
U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway
54.4 mi · 13%
Avenue of the Saints
25.1 mi · 6%
I 270 South
11.8 mi · 3%
Sheriff Roger I. Wilson Memorial Highway
1.94 mi
Longest Stretch

Police Officer Steven Jarvis Memorial Highway

Continue on Police Officer Steven Jarvis Memorial Highway

174 mi · 03h 06m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
07h 44m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
15h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+92.3 mi
319.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Chesterfield
03h 52m from Blue Springs
Leave By
8:30 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Blue Springs and Partly Sunny near Caruthersville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 411.9 miles (662.9 km) and usually takes 07h 44m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Chesterfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 205.8 miles from Blue Springs and 206.1 miles from Caruthersville.

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

The direct path is about 319.6 miles (514.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 92.3 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 7:30 AM CDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $54.79 one way or $109.59 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 129.1 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 Partly Sunny near Caruthersville.

Stop Ideas Near Chesterfield

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Chesterfield and the surrounding midpoint area.
City Hall Park
Scenic stop 9.2 mi away

City Hall Park

Dardenne Prairie , MO
Dardenne Prairie, MO 63368
Rating 4.8/5 294 reviews Tourist attraction,Park
City of O'Fallon
Meeting point 10.1 mi away

City of O'Fallon

O'Fallon , MO
100 N Main St, O'Fallon, MO 63366
Rating 3.3/5 22 reviews City Hall,Water utility company

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Chesterfield.

RAIL

Kirkwood

17 mi away
110 West Argonne Dr.
RAIL

Gateway Transportation Center

33 mi away
551 South 16th St.
RAIL

Washington

39 mi away
301 West Front St.
RAIL

Alton

47 mi away
3400 College Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Blue Springs and Caruthersville. Straight-line distance: 319.59 mi (514.33 km).

Blue Springs

#1 Blue Springs

The most populous city in Jackson County, Missouri.

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

#2 Caruthersville

City in and county seat of Pemiscot County, Missouri, United States

Population5,289
Coordinates36.1931200, -89.6556400
Altitude84
CountryUnited States
Start: Blue Springs (-94.28161, 39.01695)
End: Caruthersville (-89.65564, 36.19312)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 663 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)13h 43m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)10h 17m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)08h 14m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)06h 51m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 53m
80 mph (129 km/h)05h 08m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
14.53 gal
55.02 L · about $54.79
Round trip
$109.59
29.06 gal · 110.04 L
Estimated CO2
129.1 kg one way
Round trip: 258.3 kg / 569 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $54.79 $109.59
Mid-grade $4.25 $61.80 $123.59
Premium $4.65 $67.62 $135.25
Diesel $5.30 $77.07 $154.13

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 Caruthersville. The current time is 17:41:23.

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.