How far is Blue Springs, MO from Mount Vernon, MO?
The driving distance from Blue Springs, MO to Mount Vernon, MO is about 166.2 miles (267.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 19m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 134.6 miles (216.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 39m 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 19m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Vernon County, Missouri, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Blue Springs and Mount Vernon.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Blue Springs and Mount Vernon.
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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
103.1 mi · 1 hr 50 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MO V, MO D: Alba
1611 ft · 30 sec
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Turn left onto North Garrison Avenue
1.6 km · 2 min · North Garrison Avenue
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Turn left onto East Northwoods Street
1212 ft · 23 sec · East Northwoods Street
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Continue on East Java Street
1.3 km · 1 min · East Java Street
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Turn left
25 mi · 29 min
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Turn right
6.1 mi · 9 min
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Turn left onto West Water Street
1785 ft · 51 sec · West Water Street
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Turn right onto North Market Street
50 m · 6 sec · North Market Street
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Turn left
8 m · 9 sec
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Turn sharp left
73 m · 18 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Blue Springs and Mount Vernon.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 49 South
Merge slight left
103 mi · 01h 50m
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 then Mostly Sunny near Mount Vernon.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Blue Springs to Mount Vernon?
The road trip is about 166.2 miles (267.4 km) and usually takes 03h 19m 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?
Nevada is a useful midpoint, sitting about 83.1 miles from Blue Springs and 83 miles from Mount Vernon.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 134.6 miles (216.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 31.6 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 10:20 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.10 one way or $44.20 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 52.1 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 then Mostly Sunny near Mount Vernon.
Stop Ideas Near Nevada
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 Nevada.
Warrensburg
Lee's Summit
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Blue Springs and Mount Vernon. Straight-line distance: 134.57 mi (216.57 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 Mount Vernon
City in Missouri
| Population | 4,477 |
| Coordinates | 37.1036700, -93.8185400 |
| Altitude | 369 |
| Country | United States |
End: Mount Vernon (-93.81854, 37.10367)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 267 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 32m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 09m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 19m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 46m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 22m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 04m |
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 | $22.10 | $44.20 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $24.92 | $49.85 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $27.27 | $54.54 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $31.08 | $62.16 |
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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