How far is Blue Springs, MO from Moscow Mills, MO?

The driving distance from Blue Springs, MO to Moscow Mills, MO is about 196.4 miles (316 km), with a travel time of about 03h 45m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 180.7 miles (290.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 30m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
196.36 mi
03h 45m
Flight
180.7 mi
290.81 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
180.7 mi
Kilometers
290.81 km
Flight Time
00h 21m

Driving Distance

Road route
196.36 mi
Kilometers
316.01 km
Drive Time
03h 45m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 45m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Moscow Mills
Sun, Apr 19, 3:14 AM CDT
Return by in Blue Springs
Sun, Apr 19, 6:59 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Blue Springs
2026-04-18T23:29
Arrive Moscow Mills
Sun, Apr 19, 3:14 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 45m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:45 AM to 11:45 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
9:30 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
Rocheport
MO

City in Missouri, United States

From Blue Springs
98 mi
01h 52m
To Moscow Mills
98.4 mi
01h 52m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
56°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
14 mph NW
Destination
59°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
14 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Blue Springs and Moscow Mills.

  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

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

  11. 11

    Continue on Sheriff Roger I. Wilson Memorial Highway

    1.9 mi · 2 min · Sheriff Roger I. Wilson Memorial Highway

  12. 12

    Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

    74.4 mi · 1 hr 26 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward MO T, MO W: Foristell

    1203 ft · 31 sec

  14. 14

    Turn left

    5.9 mi · 9 min

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Avenue of the Saints

    4.9 mi · 6 min · Avenue of the Saints

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward MO C: Moscow Mills, Old Monroe

    1553 ft · 27 sec

  17. 17

    Turn right

    2953 ft · 1 min

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
18 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
125 mi · 64%
U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway
54.4 mi · 28%
Avenue of the Saints
4.85 mi · 2%
Sheriff Roger I. Wilson Memorial Highway
1.94 mi · 1%
Highway Patrol Sgt. Benjamin Booth Memorial High
1.58 mi · 1%
Southwest 15th Street
0.49 mi
Longest Stretch

Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

74.4 mi · 01h 26m

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 45m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.7 mi
180.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Rocheport
01h 52m from Blue Springs
Leave By
9:30 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Blue Springs and Showers And Thunderstorms near Moscow Mills.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Blue Springs to Moscow Mills?

The road trip is about 196.4 miles (316 km) and usually takes 03h 45m 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?

Rocheport is a useful midpoint, sitting about 98 miles from Blue Springs and 98.4 miles from Moscow Mills.

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

The direct path is about 180.7 miles (290.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.7 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 9:30 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.13 one way or $52.27 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 61.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Blue Springs and Showers And Thunderstorms near Moscow Mills.

Stop Ideas Near Rocheport

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

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

RAIL

Jefferson City

56 mi away
101 Jefferson Street
RAIL

Sedalia

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

Hermann

103 mi away
Wharf & Gutenberg Sts.
RAIL

Warrensburg

105 mi away
100 South Holden St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Blue Springs and Moscow Mills. Straight-line distance: 180.7 mi (290.81 km).

Blue Springs

#1 Blue Springs

The most populous city in Jackson County, Missouri.

Population56,547
Coordinates39.0169500, -94.2816100
Altitude297
CountryUnited States
Moscow Mills

#2 Moscow Mills

City in Lincoln County, Missouri, United States

Population3,652
Coordinates38.9478300, -90.9181900
Altitude164
CountryUnited States
Start: Blue Springs (-94.28161, 39.01695)
End: Moscow Mills (-90.91819, 38.94783)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 316 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 32m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 54m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 55m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 16m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 48m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 26m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.93 gal
26.23 L · about $26.13
Round trip
$52.27
13.86 gal · 52.46 L
Estimated CO2
61.6 kg one way
Round trip: 123.2 kg / 272 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $26.13 $52.27
Mid-grade $4.25 $29.47 $58.95
Premium $4.65 $32.25 $64.50
Diesel $5.30 $36.76 $73.51

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Blue Springs and Moscow Mills. The current time is 23:29:17.

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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.