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

The driving distance from Blue Springs, MO to Greenwood, MO is about 14.6 miles (23.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 27m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 11.9 miles (19.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 54m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
14.6 mi
00h 27m
Flight
11.9 mi
19.15 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
11.9 mi
Kilometers
19.15 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
14.6 mi
Kilometers
23.49 km
Drive Time
00h 27m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 27m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Greenwood
Sat, Apr 18, 9:31 PM CDT
Return by in Blue Springs
Sat, Apr 18, 9:58 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Blue Springs
2026-04-18T21:04
Arrive Greenwood
Sat, Apr 18, 9:31 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 27m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:27 AM to 7:27 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:36 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Blue Springs
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

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
Unity Village
MO

Human settlement in Jackson County, Missouri, United States of America

From Blue Springs
7.3 mi
00h 13m
To Greenwood
7.3 mi
00h 13m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
56°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
14 mph NW
Destination
57°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Southwest 15th Street

    2546 ft · 1 min · Southwest 15th Street

  2. 2

    Turn slight right

    58 m · 7 sec

  3. 3

    Turn slight right onto Corporal M.E. Webster Memorial Parkway

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Corporal M.E. Webster Memorial Parkway

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Southwest Woods Chapel Road

    2.3 mi · 4 min · Southwest Woods Chapel Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Northeast Woods Chapel Road

    1 mi · 2 min · Northeast Woods Chapel Road

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Northeast Todd George Parkway

    3.4 mi · 6 min · Northeast Todd George Parkway

  7. 7

    Continue on Northeast Todd George Pkwy

    1.1 km · 1 min · Northeast Todd George Pkwy

  8. 8

    Turn straight onto Northeast Todd George Parkway

    125 m · 8 sec · Northeast Todd George Parkway

  9. 9

    Continue on Northeast Todd George Road

    2688 ft · 54 sec · Northeast Todd George Road

  10. 10

    Continue on Southeast Todd George Parkway

    1.5 km · 2 min · Southeast Todd George Parkway

  11. 11

    Continue on Southeast Ranson Road

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Southeast Ranson Road

  12. 12

    Continue on North Ranson Road

    1 mi · 3 min · North Ranson Road

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Ranson Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
13 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
89 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Northeast Todd George Parkway
3.52 mi · 24%
Southeast Ranson Road
2.56 mi · 18%
Southwest Woods Chapel Road
2.32 mi · 16%
Corporal M.E. Webster Memorial Parkway
1.48 mi · 10%
Northeast Woods Chapel Road
1.04 mi · 7%
North Ranson Road
1.01 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

Northeast Todd George Parkway

Turn left onto Northeast Todd George Parkway

3.44 mi · 00h 06m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 27m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.7 mi
11.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Unity Village
00h 13m from Blue Springs
Leave By
7:36 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Blue Springs and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Greenwood.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 14.6 miles (23.5 km) and usually takes 00h 27m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Unity Village is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.3 miles from Blue Springs and 7.3 miles from Greenwood.

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

The direct path is about 11.9 miles (19.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.7 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:36 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.96 one way or $3.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Blue Springs and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Greenwood.

Stop Ideas Near Unity Village

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 Unity Village and the surrounding midpoint area.
Negro Leagues Baseball Museum
Scenic stop 14.9 mi away

Negro Leagues Baseball Museum

Kansas City , MO
1616 E 18th St, Kansas City, MO 64108
Rating 4.8/5 1,825 reviews Tourist attraction,National museum
City of Grandview
Meeting point 10.8 mi away

City of Grandview

Grandview , MO
1200 Main St, Grandview, MO 64030
Rating 3.4/5 22 reviews City Hall
Country Club Plaza
Nearby stop 14.5 mi away

Country Club Plaza

Kansas City , MO
4706 Broadway Blvd, Kansas City, MO 64112, United States
Rating 4.5/5 9,627 reviews Shopping mall
Stop photo coming soon
Scenic stop 10.1 mi away

Indepence Maintenance Dept

Independence , MO
320 W Lexington Ave, Independence, MO 64050
Rating 4.3/5 8 reviews Park

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Unity Village.

RAIL

Lee's Summit

5 mi away
217 SW Main St.
RAIL

Independence

15 mi away
600 South Grand Ave.
RAIL

Union Station

22 mi away
30 West Pershing Rd.
RAIL

Warrensburg

61 mi away
100 South Holden St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Blue Springs and Greenwood. Straight-line distance: 11.9 mi (19.15 km).

Blue Springs

#1 Blue Springs

The most populous city in Jackson County, Missouri.

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

#2 Greenwood

Town in Jackson County, Florida in the United States

Population5,881
Coordinates38.8516800, -94.3438400
Altitude290
CountryUnited States
Start: Blue Springs (-94.28161, 39.01695)
End: Greenwood (-94.34384, 38.85168)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 23 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 29m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 21m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 17m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 14m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 12m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 10m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.52 gal
1.95 L · about $1.96
Round trip
$3.92
1.04 gal · 3.9 L
Estimated CO2
4.6 kg one way
Round trip: 9.2 kg / 20 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $1.96 $3.92
Mid-grade $4.25 $2.21 $4.42
Premium $4.65 $2.42 $4.84
Diesel $5.30 $2.76 $5.52

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Blue Springs and Greenwood. The current time is 21:04:38.

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.