How far is Blue Springs, MO from Joplin, MO?
The driving distance from Blue Springs, MO to Joplin, MO is about 153 miles (246.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 31m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 134.2 miles (215.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 03m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 31m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Blue Springs and Joplin.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Blue Springs and Joplin.
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Start on Southwest 15th Street
2546 ft · 1 min · Southwest 15th Street
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Turn slight right
58 m · 7 sec
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Turn slight right onto Corporal M.E. Webster Memorial Parkway
1.5 mi · 3 min · Corporal M.E. Webster Memorial Parkway
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Turn left onto Southwest Woods Chapel Road
2.3 mi · 4 min · Southwest Woods Chapel Road
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Continue on Northeast Woods Chapel Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · Northeast Woods Chapel Road
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Continue on Woods Chapel Road
126 m · 14 sec · Woods Chapel Road
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Turn left onto I 470 South, MO 291 South: Lee's Summit, Harrisonville
899 ft · 24 sec
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Merge slight left
2 mi · 2 min
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Keep slight left to continue on MO 291 South: Harrisonville
3.3 mi · 6 min
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Take the ramp right toward US 50 West, MO 291 South: Kansas City
2959 ft · 54 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward MO 291 South: Jefferson Street, Harrisonville
767 ft · 19 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on MO 291 South: Harrisonville
16.9 mi · 25 min
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Continue on Cantrell Road
629 ft · 19 sec · Cantrell Road
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Take the exit straight toward I 49 South, US 71 South: Joplin
1138 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left
106.6 mi · 1 hr 54 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MO 571 South, MO 96, I 49 Business, MO 171 North: Webb City
706 ft · 15 sec
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Turn right onto Edward F. Dixon III Memorial Highway
6.6 mi · 7 min · Edward F. Dixon III Memorial Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 49 Business, MO 171 North: Webb City
1.1 mi · 1 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East MacArthur Drive
72 m · 3 sec · East MacArthur Drive
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Exit the roundabout onto East MacArthur Drive
1.5 km · 2 min · East MacArthur Drive
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Continue on West Macarthur Drive
2 mi · 3 min · West Macarthur Drive
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward North Main Street Road
78 m · 7 sec · North Main Street Road
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Exit the roundabout onto North Main Street Road
4 mi · 9 min · North Main Street Road
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Turn left
18 m · 7 sec
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Turn right
25 m · 6 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Blue Springs and Joplin.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 49 South
Merge slight left
107 mi · 01h 54m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Blue Springs and Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Joplin.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Blue Springs to Joplin?
The road trip is about 153 miles (246.2 km) and usually takes 02h 31m 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?
Metz is a useful midpoint, sitting about 75.5 miles from Blue Springs and 77.5 miles from Joplin.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 134.2 miles (215.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.8 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 1:26 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.36 one way or $40.73 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 48 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Blue Springs and Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Joplin.
Stop Ideas Near Metz
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Metz.
Lee's Summit
Warrensburg
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Blue Springs and Joplin. Straight-line distance: 134.13 mi (215.86 km).
#1 Blue Springs
The most populous city in Jackson County, Missouri.
| Population | 56,547 |
| Coordinates | 39.0169500, -94.2816100 |
| Altitude | 297 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Joplin
The most populous city in Jasper County, Missouri.
| Population | 50,956 |
| Coordinates | 37.0842300, -94.5132800 |
| Altitude | 306 |
| Country | United States |
End: South Main Street (-94.513461, 37.084233)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 246 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 05m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 49m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 03m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 32m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 11m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 54m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $20.36 | $40.73 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $22.97 | $45.93 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $25.13 | $50.26 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $28.64 | $57.28 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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