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

The driving distance from Blue Springs, MO to Odessa, MO is about 19.2 miles (30.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 25m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 17.6 miles (28.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 50m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
19.18 mi
00h 25m
Flight
17.65 mi
28.41 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
17.65 mi
Kilometers
28.41 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
19.18 mi
Kilometers
30.86 km
Drive Time
00h 25m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 25m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Odessa
Fri, Apr 17, 4:48 AM CDT
Return by in Blue Springs
Fri, Apr 17, 5:13 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Blue Springs
2026-04-17T04:22
Arrive Odessa
Fri, Apr 17, 4:48 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 25m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:25 AM to 7:25 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:40 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Blue Springs
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

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
Oak Grove
MO

City in Jackson County, Missouri, United States

From Blue Springs
9.6 mi
00h 12m
To Odessa
9.6 mi
00h 12m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Friday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
12 to 18 mph S
Destination
82°F
Friday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
9 to 18 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    16 mi · 17 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward MO 131: Odessa

    974 ft · 44 sec

  8. 8

    Turn straight onto West Old U.S. 40

    1.4 km · 2 min · West Old U.S. 40

  9. 9

    Turn right onto North 2nd Street

    2611 ft · 2 min · North 2nd Street

  10. 10

    Turn left onto West Mason Street

    9 m · 1 sec · West Mason Street

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Mason Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
11 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
57.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
16 mi · 83%
West Old U.S. 40
0.88 mi · 5%
North 2nd Street
0.49 mi · 3%
Southwest 15th Street
0.49 mi · 3%
Northwest R D Mize Road
0.49 mi · 3%
I 70 East
0.21 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

16 mi · 00h 17m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 25m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+1.6 mi
17.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Oak Grove
00h 12m from Blue Springs
Leave By
7:40 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Blue Springs and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Odessa.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 19.2 miles (30.9 km) and usually takes 00h 25m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Oak Grove is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.6 miles from Blue Springs and 9.6 miles from Odessa.

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

The direct path is about 17.6 miles (28.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.6 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:40 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.56 one way or $5.13 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Blue Springs and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Odessa.

Stop Ideas Near Oak Grove

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

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

RAIL

Lee's Summit

24 mi away
217 SW Main St.
RAIL

Independence

27 mi away
600 South Grand Ave.
RAIL

Union Station

40 mi away
30 West Pershing Rd.
RAIL

Warrensburg

43 mi away
100 South Holden St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Blue Springs and Odessa. Straight-line distance: 17.65 mi (28.41 km).

Blue Springs

#1 Blue Springs

The most populous city in Jackson County, Missouri.

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

#2 Odessa

City in Missouri

Population5,295
Coordinates38.9991700, -93.9535600
Altitude285
CountryUnited States
Start: Blue Springs (-94.28161, 39.01695)
End: Odessa (-93.95356, 38.99917)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 31 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 38m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 28m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 23m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 19m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 16m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 14m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.68 gal
2.56 L · about $2.56
Round trip
$5.13
1.36 gal · 5.12 L
Estimated CO2
6 kg one way
Round trip: 12.1 kg / 27 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $2.56 $5.13
Mid-grade $4.25 $2.89 $5.78
Premium $4.65 $3.16 $6.33
Diesel $5.30 $3.61 $7.21

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Blue Springs and Odessa. The current time is 04:22:52.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.