How far is Blue Springs, MO from Kearney, MO?
The driving distance from Blue Springs, MO to Kearney, MO is about 29.4 miles (47.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 44m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 24.6 miles (39.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 29m 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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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Jackson County, Missouri, United States of America
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Blue Springs and Kearney.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Blue Springs and Kearney.
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Start on Southwest 15th Street
16 m · 3 sec · Southwest 15th Street
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Turn right onto Southwest Walnut Street
1.6 km · 2 min · Southwest Walnut Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Northwest Woods Chapel Road
20 m · 1 sec · Northwest Woods Chapel Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Northwest Woods Chapel Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · Northwest Woods Chapel Road
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Continue on Northwest Woods Chapel Road
538 ft · 18 sec · Northwest Woods Chapel Road
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Take the ramp left toward I 70 West: Kansas City
931 ft · 23 sec
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Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
1.5 mi · 2 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
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Continue on Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
1.1 mi · 1 min · Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward MO 291 North: Liberty
2919 ft · 50 sec
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Merge slight left
13.7 mi · 20 min
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Turn slight right
125 m · 8 sec
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Turn slight right onto South Leonard Street
3174 ft · 2 min · South Leonard Street
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Continue on Lightburne Street
2.8 mi · 5 min · Lightburne Street
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Take the ramp slight right
1858 ft · 45 sec
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Merge slight left onto Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
5.7 mi · 6 min · Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
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Take the exit slight right
708 ft · 14 sec
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Keep slight right
47 m · 6 sec
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Turn right onto West 6th Street
2578 ft · 1 min · West 6th Street
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Turn right onto South Jefferson Street
14 m · 1 sec · South Jefferson Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Jefferson Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Blue Springs and Kearney.
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.
MO 291 North
Merge slight left
13.7 mi · 00h 20m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Blue Springs and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Kearney.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Blue Springs to Kearney?
The road trip is about 29.4 miles (47.3 km) and usually takes 00h 44m 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?
River Bend is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.7 miles from Blue Springs and 14.7 miles from Kearney.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 24.6 miles (39.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.8 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:00 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.92 one way or $7.84 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Blue Springs and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Kearney.
Stop Ideas Near River Bend
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Negro Leagues Baseball Museum
Vesper Hall
St. Louis - Kansas City Carpenters Regional Council
Overlook at Quality Hill
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to River Bend.
Independence
Union Station
Lee's Summit
Warrensburg
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Blue Springs and Kearney. Straight-line distance: 24.62 mi (39.62 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 Kearney
City in Clay County, Missouri, United States
| Population | 11,155 |
| Coordinates | 39.3677800, -94.3621700 |
| Altitude | 261 |
| Country | United States |
End: Kearney (-94.36217, 39.36778)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 47 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 58m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 21m |
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 | $3.92 | $7.84 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $4.42 | $8.85 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $4.84 | $9.68 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $5.52 | $11.03 |
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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