How far is Blue Springs, MO from Marshfield, MO?
The driving distance from Blue Springs, MO to Marshfield, MO is about 171.9 miles (276.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 40m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 137.9 miles (221.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 21m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 40m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Saint Clair County, Missouri, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Blue Springs and Marshfield.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Blue Springs and Marshfield.
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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
2.8 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MO 7 South: Clinton
924 ft · 20 sec
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Turn slight left onto MO 7 South: Clinton
55.5 mi · 1 hr 4 min
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Continue straight
57 mi · 1 hr 6 min
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Take the exit slight left
101 m · 10 sec
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Continue straight
12.2 mi · 18 min
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Continue on South Grove Road
1068 ft · 18 sec · South Grove Road
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Turn left
7.2 mi · 10 min
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Turn straight onto County Road 523
5.9 mi · 8 min · County Road 523
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Turn right onto Spur Drive
1.2 km · 2 min · Spur Drive
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Continue on West Washington Street
1008 ft · 31 sec · West Washington Street
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Continue on West Jackson Street
1939 ft · 1 min · West Jackson Street
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Turn left onto South White Oak Road
147 m · 23 sec · South White Oak Road
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Turn right onto West Washington Street
652 ft · 34 sec · West Washington Street
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Turn left onto North Buffalo Street
56 m · 10 sec · North Buffalo Street
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Turn right onto West Jefferson Street
565 ft · 27 sec · West Jefferson Street
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Turn right onto North Clay Street
46 m · 7 sec · North Clay Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Clay Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Blue Springs and Marshfield.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
MO 7 South
Continue straight
57 mi · 01h 06m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Blue Springs and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Marshfield.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Blue Springs to Marshfield?
The road trip is about 171.9 miles (276.7 km) and usually takes 03h 40m 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?
Lowry City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 85.9 miles from Blue Springs and 85.9 miles from Marshfield.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 137.9 miles (221.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 34 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 9:38 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.89 one way or $45.78 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 53.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Blue Springs and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Marshfield.
Stop Ideas Near Lowry City
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 Lowry City.
Warrensburg
Sedalia
Lee's Summit
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Blue Springs and Marshfield. Straight-line distance: 137.91 mi (221.94 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 Marshfield
City in Missouri
| Population | 7,678 |
| Coordinates | 37.3386600, -92.9071200 |
| Altitude | 455 |
| Country | United States |
End: Marshfield (-92.90712, 37.33866)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 277 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 43m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 17m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 26m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 51m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 27m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 08m |
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 | $22.89 | $45.78 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $25.82 | $51.63 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $28.25 | $56.50 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $32.20 | $64.39 |
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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