How far is Blue Springs, MO from Eldon, MO?
The driving distance from Blue Springs, MO to Eldon, MO is about 131.9 miles (212.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 42m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 102.7 miles (165.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 24m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 42m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Township in Pettis County, Missouri
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Blue Springs and Eldon.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Blue Springs and Eldon.
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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
8.5 mi · 9 min · U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 65 South: Sedalia
1895 ft · 46 sec
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Merge slight left
15.9 mi · 18 min
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Turn slight left onto MO 765
706 ft · 14 sec · MO 765
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Continue straight
799 ft · 16 sec
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Turn straight onto North Ohio Avenue
1.5 km · 2 min · North Ohio Avenue
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Turn left onto East Pettis Street
2233 ft · 1 min · East Pettis Street
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Continue on West Saline Street
1764 ft · 50 sec · West Saline Street
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Turn right onto North Engineer Avenue
2756 ft · 1 min · North Engineer Avenue
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Turn left onto East Broadway Boulevard
24.3 mi · 33 min · East Broadway Boulevard
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Turn right
14.5 mi · 19 min
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At the end of the road, turn left
15.2 mi · 20 min
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Turn left onto South Spruce Street
541 ft · 26 sec · South Spruce Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto West 2nd Street
142 m · 21 sec · West 2nd Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West 2nd Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Blue Springs and Eldon.
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
Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
48.8 mi · 00h 52m
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Blue Springs and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Eldon.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Blue Springs to Eldon?
The road trip is about 131.9 miles (212.2 km) and usually takes 02h 42m 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?
Hughesville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 65.9 miles from Blue Springs and 66 miles from Eldon.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 102.7 miles (165.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 29.2 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 1:06 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.54 one way or $35.07 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 41.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Blue Springs and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Eldon.
Stop Ideas Near Hughesville
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 Hughesville.
Sedalia
Warrensburg
Lee's Summit
Independence
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Blue Springs and Eldon. Straight-line distance: 102.67 mi (165.23 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 Eldon
City in Missouri
| Population | 4,746 |
| Coordinates | 38.3483600, -92.5815800 |
| Altitude | 282 |
| Country | United States |
End: Eldon (-92.58158, 38.34836)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 212 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 23m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 17m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 38m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 11m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 53m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 38m |
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 | $17.54 | $35.07 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $19.78 | $39.55 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $21.64 | $43.28 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $24.66 | $49.33 |
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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