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

The driving distance from Blue Springs, MO to Moberly, MO is about 142.4 miles (229.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 40m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 102.5 miles (165 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 20m 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
142.39 mi
02h 40m
Flight
102.5 mi
164.95 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
102.5 mi
Kilometers
164.95 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
142.39 mi
Kilometers
229.16 km
Drive Time
02h 40m

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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 02h 40m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Moberly
Tue, May 5, 11:19 AM CDT
Return by in Blue Springs
Tue, May 5, 2:00 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Blue Springs
2026-05-05T08:39
Arrive Moberly
Tue, May 5, 11:19 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 40m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:40 AM to 12:40 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:10 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

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Blackwater
MO

City in Cooper County, Missouri, United States

From Blue Springs
71.1 mi
01h 20m
To Moberly
71.3 mi
01h 20m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
59°F
Tuesday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
8 to 13 mph NNE
Destination
59°F
Tuesday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
9 to 13 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    32 mi · 34 min · U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway

    22.4 mi · 24 min · U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway

  9. 9

    Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

    1.8 mi · 2 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  10. 10

    Continue on Highway Patrol Sgt. Benjamin Booth Memorial Highway

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Highway Patrol Sgt. Benjamin Booth Memorial Highway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward MO 763

    839 ft · 22 sec

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Range Line Street

    3.3 mi · 6 min · Range Line Street

  13. 13

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward MO 763 North: Moberly

    52 m · 3 sec

  14. 14

    Exit the roundabout onto MO 763 North: Moberly

    1927 ft · 36 sec

  15. 15

    Take the ramp straight toward US 63 North: Moberly

    2711 ft · 1 min

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    28.3 mi · 30 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward MO EE: Downtown Moberly

    785 ft · 23 sec

  18. 18

    Turn left

    1.5 mi · 3 min

  19. 19

    Turn left onto South Clark Street

    32 m · 5 sec · South Clark Street

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Clark Street

Car Route Details

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

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
20 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway
54.4 mi · 38%
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
50.6 mi · 36%
US 63 North
28.9 mi · 20%
Range Line Street
3.34 mi · 2%
Highway Patrol Sgt. Benjamin Booth Memorial High
1.29 mi · 1%
Southwest 15th Street
0.49 mi
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
02h 40m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+39.9 mi
102.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Blackwater
01h 20m from Blue Springs
Leave By
1:10 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Blue Springs and Showers And Thunderstorms near Moberly.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 142.4 miles (229.2 km) and usually takes 02h 40m 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?

Blackwater is a useful midpoint, sitting about 71.1 miles from Blue Springs and 71.3 miles from Moberly.

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

The direct path is about 102.5 miles (165 km), while the road route adds roughly 39.9 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 1:10 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.93 one way or $37.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 44.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Blue Springs and Showers And Thunderstorms near Moberly.

Stop Ideas Near Blackwater

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

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

RAIL

Sedalia

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

Warrensburg

69 mi away
100 South Holden St.
RAIL

Jefferson City

84 mi away
101 Jefferson Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Blue Springs and Moberly. Straight-line distance: 102.5 mi (164.95 km).

Blue Springs

#1 Blue Springs

The most populous city in Jackson County, Missouri.

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

#2 Moberly

City in Randolph County, Missouri, United States

Population13,512
Coordinates39.4183700, -92.4382400
Altitude265
CountryUnited States
Start: Blue Springs (-94.28161, 39.01695)
End: Moberly (-92.43824, 39.41837)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 229 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 44m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 33m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 50m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 22m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 02m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 46m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.02 gal
19.02 L · about $18.93
Round trip
$37.86
10.04 gal · 38.04 L
Estimated CO2
44.6 kg one way
Round trip: 89.2 kg / 197 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $18.93 $37.86
Mid-grade $4.25 $21.35 $42.70
Premium $4.65 $23.36 $46.73
Diesel $5.30 $26.63 $53.25

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 · May 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Blue Springs and Moberly. The current time is 08:39:28.

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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.