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

The driving distance from Blue Springs, MO to Fulton, MO is about 133.7 miles (215.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 33m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 126 miles (202.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 06m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
133.69 mi
02h 33m
Flight
125.98 mi
202.74 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
125.98 mi
Kilometers
202.74 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
133.69 mi
Kilometers
215.15 km
Drive Time
02h 33m

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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 02h 33m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fulton
Thu, Apr 23, 2:37 PM CDT
Return by in Blue Springs
Thu, Apr 23, 5:10 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Blue Springs
2026-04-23T12:04
Arrive Fulton
Thu, Apr 23, 2:37 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 33m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:33 AM to 12:33 PM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:24 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Blue Springs
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Nelson
MO

City in Saline County, Missouri, United States

From Blue Springs
66.7 mi
01h 16m
To Fulton
67 mi
01h 16m

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
80°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    8.4 mi · 10 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward MO DD, MO J: Millersburg

    1041 ft · 26 sec

  14. 14

    Turn right

    3.4 mi · 5 min

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    1.3 km · 1 min

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  17. 17

    Keep slight left

    9.1 mi · 13 min

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Westminster Avenue

    90 m · 10 sec · Westminster Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn right onto West 5th Street

    1773 ft · 51 sec · West 5th Street

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Court Street

    74 m · 11 sec · Court Street

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Court Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
21 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
59 mi · 44%
U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway
54.4 mi · 41%
MO DD
11.2 mi · 8%
Sheriff Roger I. Wilson Memorial Highway
1.94 mi · 1%
Highway Patrol Sgt. Benjamin Booth Memorial High
1.58 mi · 1%
Southwest 15th Street
0.49 mi
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 33m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.7 mi
126 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Nelson
01h 16m from Blue Springs
Leave By
1:24 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Blue Springs and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Fulton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 133.7 miles (215.2 km) and usually takes 02h 33m 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?

Nelson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 66.7 miles from Blue Springs and 67 miles from Fulton.

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

The direct path is about 126 miles (202.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.7 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 1:24 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.80 one way or $35.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 41.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Nelson

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

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

RAIL

Sedalia

36 mi away
100 block of Main Street, through parking lot
RAIL

Warrensburg

66 mi away
100 South Holden St.
RAIL

Jefferson City

88 mi away
101 Jefferson Street
RAIL

Lee's Summit

117 mi away
217 SW Main St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Blue Springs and Fulton. Straight-line distance: 125.98 mi (202.74 km).

Blue Springs

#1 Blue Springs

The most populous city in Jackson County, Missouri.

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

#2 Fulton

City in and county seat of Callaway County, Missouri

Population12,549
Coordinates38.8467100, -91.9479600
Altitude233
CountryUnited States
Start: Blue Springs (-94.28161, 39.01695)
End: Fulton (-91.94796, 38.84671)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 215 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 27m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 20m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 40m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 13m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 54m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 40m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.72 gal
17.86 L · about $17.80
Round trip
$35.60
9.44 gal · 35.72 L
Estimated CO2
41.9 kg one way
Round trip: 83.9 kg / 185 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $17.80 $35.60
Mid-grade $4.25 $20.07 $40.15
Premium $4.65 $21.97 $43.93
Diesel $5.30 $25.03 $50.07

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 Fulton. The current time is 12:04:49.

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.