How far is Blue Springs, MO from Des Peres, MO?
The driving distance from Blue Springs, MO to Des Peres, MO is about 220.5 miles (354.8 km), with a travel time of about 04h 14m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 209.2 miles (336.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 28m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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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 04h 14m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
The most populous city in the state of Missouri.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Blue Springs and Des Peres.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Blue Springs and Des Peres.
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Start on Southwest 15th Street
2596 ft · 1 min · Southwest 15th Street
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Turn right onto Northwest R D Mize Road
2573 ft · 1 min · Northwest R D Mize Road
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Turn left
2100 ft · 1 min
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Turn slight right
26 m · 2 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 70 East: Columbia
1096 ft · 27 sec
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Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
48.8 mi · 52 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
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Continue on U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway
32 mi · 34 min · U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway
22.4 mi · 24 min · U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway
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Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
1.8 mi · 2 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
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Continue on Highway Patrol Sgt. Benjamin Booth Memorial Highway
1.6 mi · 2 min · Highway Patrol Sgt. Benjamin Booth Memorial Highway
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Continue on Sheriff Roger I. Wilson Memorial Highway
1.9 mi · 2 min · Sheriff Roger I. Wilson Memorial Highway
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Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
81 mi · 1 hr 35 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 64 East, US 40 East, US 61 South: Chesterfield
1567 ft · 33 sec
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Merge slight left onto Avenue of the Saints
25.1 mi · 31 min · Avenue of the Saints
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Take the exit slight right toward I 270: Chicago, Memphis
1829 ft · 39 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 270 South: Memphis
1691 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left
1.6 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MO 100: Manchester Road
1507 ft · 21 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on MO 100 East: Manchester Road East
1501 ft · 51 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on MO 100 East: Manchester Road
87 m · 10 sec
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Continue on MO 100 East: Manchester Road
634 ft · 18 sec
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Turn slight left onto Manchester Road
1.5 km · 2 min · Manchester Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Manchester Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Blue Springs and Des Peres.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
81 mi · 01h 35m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Blue Springs and Mostly Cloudy then Chance Rain Showers near Des Peres.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Blue Springs to Des Peres?
The road trip is about 220.5 miles (354.8 km) and usually takes 04h 14m 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?
Columbia is a useful midpoint, sitting about 110 miles from Blue Springs and 110.4 miles from Des Peres.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 209.2 miles (336.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.3 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 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:32 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.34 one way or $58.68 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 69.1 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 Mostly Cloudy then Chance Rain Showers near Des Peres.
Stop Ideas Near Columbia
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 Columbia.
Jefferson City
Sedalia
Hermann
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Blue Springs and Des Peres. Straight-line distance: 209.18 mi (336.65 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 Des Peres
City in Saint Louis County, Missouri, United States
| Population | 8,724 |
| Coordinates | 38.6008900, -90.4329000 |
| Altitude | 186 |
| Country | United States |
End: Des Peres (-90.4329, 38.60089)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 355 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 20m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 30m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 24m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 40m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 08m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 45m |
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 | $29.34 | $58.68 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $33.09 | $66.18 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $36.21 | $72.42 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $41.27 | $82.53 |
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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