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

The driving distance from Blue Springs, MO to Marshall, MO is about 69 miles (111 km), with a travel time of about 01h 22m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 58.7 miles (94.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 45m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
69 mi
01h 22m
Flight
58.64 mi
94.38 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
58.64 mi
Kilometers
94.38 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
69 mi
Kilometers
111.04 km
Drive Time
01h 22m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 22m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Marshall
Sat, Apr 25, 2:19 PM CDT
Return by in Blue Springs
Sat, Apr 25, 3:41 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Blue Springs
2026-04-25T12:56
Arrive Marshall
Sat, Apr 25, 2:19 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 22m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:23 AM to 11:23 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:44 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
Aullville
MO

Human settlement in Lafayette County, Missouri, United States of America

From Blue Springs
34.4 mi
00h 41m
To Marshall
34.5 mi
00h 41m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 25 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
6 to 9 mph ESE
Destination
74°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 25 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
6 to 9 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    5.1 mi · 5 min · U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward MO YY

    812 ft · 26 sec

  9. 9

    Turn left

    7.7 mi · 10 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left

    3.3 mi · 5 min

  11. 11

    At the end of the road, turn left

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right

    85 m · 8 sec

  13. 13

    Turn slight right onto West Arrow Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · West Arrow Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto North Salt Pond Avenue

    991 ft · 39 sec · North Salt Pond Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn left onto North Lafayette Avenue

    89 m · 12 sec · North Lafayette Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn right onto East Eastwood Street

    32 m · 4 sec · East Eastwood Street

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Eastwood Street

Car Route Details

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

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
17 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
24.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
48.8 mi · 71%
U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway
5.06 mi · 7%
MO YY
3.54 mi · 5%
West Arrow Street
0.82 mi · 1%
Southwest 15th Street
0.49 mi · 1%
Northwest R D Mize Road
0.49 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
01h 22m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.3 mi
58.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Aullville
00h 41m from Blue Springs
Leave By
3:44 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Blue Springs and Mostly Sunny near Marshall.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 69 miles (111 km) and usually takes 01h 22m 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?

Aullville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 34.4 miles from Blue Springs and 34.5 miles from Marshall.

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

The direct path is about 58.7 miles (94.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.3 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 3:44 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.20 one way or $18.40 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Blue Springs and Mostly Sunny near Marshall.

Stop Ideas Near Aullville

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

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

RAIL

Warrensburg

29 mi away
100 South Holden St.
RAIL

Sedalia

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

Lee's Summit

62 mi away
217 SW Main St.
RAIL

Independence

65 mi away
600 South Grand Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Blue Springs and Marshall. Straight-line distance: 58.64 mi (94.38 km).

Blue Springs

#1 Blue Springs

The most populous city in Jackson County, Missouri.

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

#2 Marshall

City in Missouri, USA

Population12,885
Coordinates39.1230800, -93.1968700
Altitude233
CountryUnited States
Start: Blue Springs (-94.28161, 39.01695)
End: Marshall (-93.19687, 39.12308)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 111 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 17m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 43m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 22m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 08m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 59m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 51m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.44 gal
9.22 L · about $9.20
Round trip
$18.40
4.88 gal · 18.44 L
Estimated CO2
21.7 kg one way
Round trip: 43.4 kg / 96 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $9.20 $18.40
Mid-grade $4.25 $10.38 $20.75
Premium $4.65 $11.36 $22.71
Diesel $5.30 $12.94 $25.88

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 25, 2026

There is no time difference between Blue Springs and Marshall. The current time is 12:56:41.

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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.