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

The driving distance from Blue Springs, MO to Fredericktown, MO is about 304.9 miles (490.7 km), with a travel time of about 05h 52m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 238.5 miles (383.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 45m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
304.94 mi
05h 52m
Flight
238.51 mi
383.85 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
238.51 mi
Kilometers
383.85 km
Flight Time
00h 28m

Driving Distance

Road route
304.94 mi
Kilometers
490.75 km
Drive Time
05h 52m

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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 05h 52m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fredericktown
Thu, Apr 23, 1:28 PM CDT
Return by in Blue Springs
Thu, Apr 23, 7:21 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Blue Springs
2026-04-23T07:36
Arrive Fredericktown
Thu, Apr 23, 1:28 PM CDT
Route Timing
05h 52m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:53 AM to 1:53 PM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
5:14 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Blue Springs
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
New Florence
MO

City in Missouri, United States

From Blue Springs
152.3 mi
02h 56m
To Fredericktown
152.7 mi
02h 56m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Thursday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
14 to 18 mph S
Destination
79°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    18.3 mi · 20 min · Police Officer Steven Jarvis Memorial Highway

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right toward US 67 South: Farmington, Poplar Bluff

    914 ft · 20 sec

  24. 24

    Keep slight left

    729 ft · 18 sec

  25. 25

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route

    9 m · 1 sec

  26. 26

    Exit the roundabout

    51.6 mi · 1 hr

  27. 27

    Take the exit slight right toward MO 72, US 67 Business: Fredericktown, Arcadia

    908 ft · 21 sec

  28. 28

    Turn left

    2440 ft · 53 sec

  29. 29

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward West Main Street

    34 m · 2 sec · West Main Street

  30. 30

    Exit the roundabout onto West Main Street

    1.2 mi · 3 min · West Main Street

  31. 31

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Court Square

    85 m · 10 sec · East Main Street

  32. 32

    Exit the rotary onto East Main Street

    13 m · 1 sec · East Main Street

  33. 33

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
33 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
15
4 merges, 11 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
132 mi · 43%
U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway
54.4 mi · 18%
US 67 South
52 mi · 17%
Avenue of the Saints
25.1 mi · 8%
Police Officer Steven Jarvis Memorial Highway
18.3 mi · 6%
I 270 South
11.8 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
05h 52m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+66.4 mi
238.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
New Florence
02h 56m from Blue Springs
Leave By
5:14 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Blue Springs and Mostly Sunny near Fredericktown.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 304.9 miles (490.7 km) and usually takes 05h 52m 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?

New Florence is a useful midpoint, sitting about 152.3 miles from Blue Springs and 152.7 miles from Fredericktown.

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

The direct path is about 238.5 miles (383.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 66.4 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 5:14 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $40.58 one way or $81.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 95.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Blue Springs and Mostly Sunny near Fredericktown.

Stop Ideas Near New Florence

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

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

RAIL

Hermann

23 mi away
Wharf & Gutenberg Sts.
RAIL

Washington

54 mi away
301 West Front St.
RAIL

Jefferson City

73 mi away
101 Jefferson Street
RAIL

Kirkwood

97 mi away
110 West Argonne Dr.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Blue Springs and Fredericktown. Straight-line distance: 238.51 mi (383.85 km).

Blue Springs

#1 Blue Springs

The most populous city in Jackson County, Missouri.

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

#2 Fredericktown

City in and the county seat of Madison County, Missouri, United States

Population4,005
Coordinates37.5597800, -90.2940100
Altitude226
CountryUnited States
Start: Blue Springs (-94.28161, 39.01695)
End: Fredericktown (-90.29401, 37.55978)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 491 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 09m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 37m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 05m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 04m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 21m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 48m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.76 gal
40.73 L · about $40.58
Round trip
$81.15
21.52 gal · 81.46 L
Estimated CO2
95.6 kg one way
Round trip: 191.2 kg / 422 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $40.58 $81.15
Mid-grade $4.25 $45.76 $91.52
Premium $4.65 $50.08 $100.15
Diesel $5.30 $57.07 $114.14

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 Fredericktown. The current time is 07:36:07.

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.