How far is Blue Springs, MO from Holts Summit, MO?

The driving distance from Blue Springs, MO to Holts Summit, MO is about 142.4 miles (229.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 37m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 119.1 miles (191.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 15m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
142.37 mi
02h 37m
Flight
119.09 mi
191.66 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
119.09 mi
Kilometers
191.66 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
142.37 mi
Kilometers
229.13 km
Drive Time
02h 37m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 37m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Holts Summit
Thu, Apr 23, 4:16 PM CDT
Return by in Blue Springs
Thu, Apr 23, 6:53 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Blue Springs
2026-04-23T13:38
Arrive Holts Summit
Thu, Apr 23, 4:16 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 37m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:38 AM to 12:38 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:14 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
Blackwater
MO

City in Cooper County, Missouri, United States

From Blue Springs
71.1 mi
01h 18m
To Holts Summit
71.3 mi
01h 18m

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
81°F
Thursday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
8 to 17 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Blue Springs and Holts Summit.

  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

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Sheriff Roger I. Wilson Memorial Highway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward US 63: Jefferson City, Moberly

    748 ft · 16 sec

  13. 13

    Turn slight right onto US 63 South: Jefferson City

    59 m · 4 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    159 m · 12 sec

  15. 15

    Take the exit straight toward US 63 South: Jefferson City

    2329 ft · 50 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    27.1 mi · 29 min

  17. 17

    Continue straight

    2348 ft · 28 sec

  18. 18

    Take the exit straight toward US 54 East: Fulton

    1430 ft · 35 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left

    3.4 mi · 4 min

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward Center Street

    1447 ft · 37 sec

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Center Street

    1209 ft · 35 sec · Center Street

  22. 22

    At the end of the road, turn right onto South Summit Drive

    133 m · 13 sec · South Summit Drive

  23. 23

    Turn right onto East Hillcrest Avenue

    21 m · 3 sec · East Hillcrest Avenue

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Hillcrest Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
24 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway
54.4 mi · 38%
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
50.6 mi · 36%
US 63 South
28.2 mi · 20%
US 54 East
3.71 mi · 3%
Highway Patrol Sgt. Benjamin Booth Memorial High
1.58 mi · 1%
Sheriff Roger I. Wilson Memorial Highway
1.55 mi · 1%
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 37m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+23.3 mi
119.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Blackwater
01h 18m from Blue Springs
Leave By
1:14 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Blue Springs and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Holts Summit.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Blue Springs to Holts Summit?

The road trip is about 142.4 miles (229.1 km) and usually takes 02h 37m 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?

Blackwater is a useful midpoint, sitting about 71.1 miles from Blue Springs and 71.3 miles from Holts Summit.

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

The direct path is about 119.1 miles (191.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.3 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 1:14 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.93 one way or $37.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 44.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Blue Springs and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Holts Summit.

Stop Ideas Near Blackwater

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

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

RAIL

Sedalia

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

Warrensburg

69 mi away
100 South Holden St.
RAIL

Jefferson City

84 mi away
101 Jefferson Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Blue Springs and Holts Summit. Straight-line distance: 119.09 mi (191.66 km).

Blue Springs

#1 Blue Springs

The most populous city in Jackson County, Missouri.

Population56,547
Coordinates39.0169500, -94.2816100
Altitude297
CountryUnited States
Holts Summit

#2 Holts Summit

City in Callaway County, Missouri, United States

Population4,519
Coordinates38.6403200, -92.1224100
Altitude259
CountryUnited States
Start: Blue Springs (-94.28161, 39.01695)
End: Holts Summit (-92.12241, 38.64032)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 229 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 44m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 33m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 50m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 22m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 02m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 46m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.02 gal
19.02 L · about $18.93
Round trip
$37.86
10.04 gal · 38.04 L
Estimated CO2
44.6 kg one way
Round trip: 89.2 kg / 197 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $18.93 $37.86
Mid-grade $4.25 $21.35 $42.70
Premium $4.65 $23.36 $46.73
Diesel $5.30 $26.63 $53.25

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 Holts Summit. The current time is 13:38:32.

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.