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

The driving distance from Blue Springs, MO to Lebanon, MO is about 169.8 miles (273.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 39m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 127.3 miles (204.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 18m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
Trip Tools

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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
169.81 mi
03h 39m
Flight
127.31 mi
204.89 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
127.31 mi
Kilometers
204.89 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
169.81 mi
Kilometers
273.29 km
Drive Time
03h 39m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 03h 39m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lebanon
Wed, Apr 15, 8:54 PM CDT
Return by in Blue Springs
Thu, Apr 16, 12:34 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Blue Springs
2026-04-15T17:15
Arrive Lebanon
Wed, Apr 15, 8:54 PM CDT
Route Timing
03h 39m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:39 AM to 11:39 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:42 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

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
Ionia
MO

Village in the United States

From Blue Springs
84.9 mi
01h 49m
To Lebanon
84.9 mi
01h 49m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Today

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 9:00 AM CDT
Wind
18 mph SSW
Destination
77°F
Today

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 8:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 18 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Southwest 15th Street

    2705 ft · 1 min · Southwest 15th Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Corporal M.E. Webster Memorial Parkway

    2675 ft · 1 min · Corporal M.E. Webster Memorial Parkway

  3. 3

    Turn right

    8.3 mi · 15 min

  4. 4

    Turn left onto US 50 East: Warrensburg, Sedalia

    1006 ft · 27 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    58.7 mi · 1 hr 9 min

  6. 6

    Turn right onto South Limit Avenue

    71.7 mi · 1 hr 31 min · South Limit Avenue

  7. 7

    Turn left

    29.9 mi · 42 min

  8. 8

    Turn left onto East Commercial Street

    5 m · 1 sec · East Commercial Street

  9. 9

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Commercial Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
9 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
1 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South Limit Avenue
71.7 mi · 42%
US 50 East
58.9 mi · 35%
Southwest 15th Street
0.51 mi
Corporal M.E. Webster Memorial Parkway
0.51 mi
East Commercial Street
0 mi
Longest Stretch

South Limit Avenue

Turn right onto South Limit Avenue

71.7 mi · 01h 31m

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
03h 39m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+42.5 mi
127.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ionia
01h 49m from Blue Springs
Leave By
9:42 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 169.8 miles (273.3 km) and usually takes 03h 39m 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?

Ionia is a useful midpoint, sitting about 84.9 miles from Blue Springs and 84.9 miles from Lebanon.

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

The direct path is about 127.3 miles (204.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 42.5 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 9:42 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.59 one way or $45.18 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 53.2 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 Lebanon.

Stop Ideas Near Ionia

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

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

RAIL

Sedalia

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

Warrensburg

46 mi away
100 South Holden St.
RAIL

Jefferson City

101 mi away
101 Jefferson Street
RAIL

Lee's Summit

102 mi away
217 SW Main St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Blue Springs and Lebanon. Straight-line distance: 127.31 mi (204.89 km).

Blue Springs

#1 Blue Springs

The most populous city in Jackson County, Missouri.

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

#2 Lebanon

City in Laclede County, Missouri, United States

Population14,881
Coordinates37.6806000, -92.6637900
Altitude384
CountryUnited States
Start: Blue Springs (-94.28161, 39.01695)
End: Lebanon (-92.66379, 37.6806)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 273 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 39m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 14m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 23m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 49m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 25m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 07m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.99 gal
22.68 L · about $22.59
Round trip
$45.18
11.98 gal · 45.36 L
Estimated CO2
53.2 kg one way
Round trip: 106.5 kg / 235 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $22.59 $45.18
Mid-grade $4.25 $25.48 $50.95
Premium $4.65 $27.88 $55.75
Diesel $5.30 $31.77 $63.54

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Blue Springs and Lebanon. The current time is 17:15:18.

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.