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

The driving distance from Blue Springs, MO to Hollister, MO is about 205.1 miles (330.1 km), with a travel time of about 04h 15m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 175.5 miles (282.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 30m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
205.1 mi
04h 15m
Flight
175.46 mi
282.37 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
175.46 mi
Kilometers
282.37 km
Flight Time
00h 21m

Driving Distance

Road route
205.1 mi
Kilometers
330.08 km
Drive Time
04h 15m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 15m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hollister
Fri, Apr 24, 11:55 AM CDT
Return by in Blue Springs
Fri, Apr 24, 4:11 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Blue Springs
2026-04-24T07:40
Arrive Hollister
Fri, Apr 24, 11:55 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 15m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:15 AM to 12:15 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
8:30 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
Gerster
MO

Village in the United States

From Blue Springs
102.7 mi
02h 07m
To Hollister
102.5 mi
02h 07m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
66°F
Friday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, Apr 24 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
12 mph NW
Destination
76°F
Friday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Fri, Apr 24 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
7 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Northeast Woods Chapel Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Woods Chapel Road

    126 m · 14 sec · Woods Chapel Road

  7. 7

    Turn left onto I 470 South, MO 291 South: Lee's Summit, Harrisonville

    899 ft · 24 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    2 mi · 2 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on MO 291 South: Harrisonville

    3.3 mi · 6 min

  10. 10

    Take the ramp right toward US 50 West, MO 291 South: Kansas City

    2959 ft · 54 sec

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward MO 291 South: Jefferson Street, Harrisonville

    767 ft · 19 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on MO 291 South: Harrisonville

    16.9 mi · 25 min

  13. 13

    Continue on Cantrell Road

    629 ft · 19 sec · Cantrell Road

  14. 14

    Take the exit straight toward I 49 South, US 71 South: Joplin

    1138 ft · 28 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    2.8 mi · 3 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward MO 7 South: Clinton

    924 ft · 20 sec

  17. 17

    Turn slight left onto MO 7 South: Clinton

    55.5 mi · 1 hr 4 min

  18. 18

    Continue straight

    68 mi · 1 hr 19 min

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight left toward I 44 East: Rolla, Saint Louis

    954 ft · 23 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight left onto Payne Stewart Highway

    4.3 mi · 5 min · Payne Stewart Highway

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward US 65 South: Branson

    2343 ft · 50 sec

  22. 22

    Merge slight left onto Schoolcraft Freeway

    10.7 mi · 13 min · Schoolcraft Freeway

  23. 23

    Continue on American Legion Memorial Highway

    10.9 mi · 13 min · American Legion Memorial Highway

  24. 24

    Continue on US Highway 65

    12 mi · 14 min · US Highway 65

  25. 25

    Continue on American Legion Memorial Highway

    7.5 mi · 9 min · American Legion Memorial Highway

  26. 26

    Take the exit slight right toward MO 248, CR 165, Red Route

    1043 ft · 22 sec

  27. 27

    Keep slight left to continue on Red Route East

    79 m · 7 sec

  28. 28

    Turn straight onto Branson Landing Boulevard

    3251 ft · 2 min · Branson Landing Boulevard

  29. 29

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Veterans Boulevard

    47 m · 4 sec · Veterans Boulevard

  30. 30

    Exit the roundabout onto Veterans Boulevard

    2041 ft · 52 sec · Veterans Boulevard

  31. 31

    Continue on South Business 65

    1.9 mi · 4 min · South Business 65

  32. 32

    Turn right onto Esplanade Drive

    118 m · 19 sec · Esplanade Drive

  33. 33

    Turn right onto Old Mill Road

    120 m · 17 sec · Old Mill Road

  34. 34

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Old Mill Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
34 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
13
4 merges, 9 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
MO 7 South
124 mi · 60%
MO 291 South
20.4 mi · 10%
American Legion Memorial Highway
18.4 mi · 9%
US Highway 65
12 mi · 6%
Schoolcraft Freeway
10.7 mi · 5%
Payne Stewart Highway
4.28 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

MO 7 South

Continue straight

68 mi · 01h 19m

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
04h 15m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+29.6 mi
175.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Gerster
02h 07m from Blue Springs
Leave By
8:30 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Blue Springs and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Hollister.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 205.1 miles (330.1 km) and usually takes 04h 15m 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?

Gerster is a useful midpoint, sitting about 102.7 miles from Blue Springs and 102.5 miles from Hollister.

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

The direct path is about 175.5 miles (282.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 29.6 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 8:30 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.30 one way or $54.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 64.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Gerster

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

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

RAIL

Sedalia

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

Warrensburg

91 mi away
100 South Holden St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Blue Springs and Hollister. Straight-line distance: 175.46 mi (282.37 km).

Blue Springs

#1 Blue Springs

The most populous city in Jackson County, Missouri.

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

#2 Hollister

City in Missouri

Population4,607
Coordinates36.6211700, -93.2154600
Altitude220
CountryUnited States
Start: Blue Springs (-94.28161, 39.01695)
End: Hollister (-93.21546, 36.62117)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 330 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 50m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 07m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 06m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 25m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 55m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 33m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.24 gal
27.4 L · about $27.30
Round trip
$54.60
14.48 gal · 54.8 L
Estimated CO2
64.3 kg one way
Round trip: 128.7 kg / 284 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $27.30 $54.60
Mid-grade $4.25 $30.79 $61.58
Premium $4.65 $33.69 $67.39
Diesel $5.30 $38.40 $76.80

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 24, 2026

There is no time difference between Blue Springs and Hollister. The current time is 07:40:32.

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.