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

The driving distance from Blue Springs, MO to Parkville, MO is about 29.1 miles (46.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 43m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 24.7 miles (39.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 26m 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
29.13 mi
00h 43m
Flight
24.75 mi
39.83 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
24.75 mi
Kilometers
39.83 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
29.13 mi
Kilometers
46.88 km
Drive Time
00h 43m

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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 00h 43m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Parkville
Mon, Apr 20, 7:41 AM CDT
Return by in Blue Springs
Mon, Apr 20, 8:25 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Blue Springs
2026-04-20T06:58
Arrive Parkville
Mon, Apr 20, 7:41 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 43m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:43 AM to 7:43 PM CDT

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

Leave by
7:04 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
Kansas City
MO

The third most populous city in Missouri and the center of the Kansas City metropolitan area.

From Blue Springs
14.5 mi
00h 21m
To Parkville
14.6 mi
00h 21m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
42°F
Overnight

Clear

Starts
Mon, Apr 20 4:00 AM CDT
Wind
6 mph E
Destination
75°F
Monday

Sunny

Starts
Mon, Apr 20 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 14 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Southwest 15th Street

    16 m · 3 sec · Southwest 15th Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Southwest Walnut Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · Southwest Walnut Street

  3. 3

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Northwest Woods Chapel Road

    20 m · 1 sec · Northwest Woods Chapel Road

  4. 4

    Exit the roundabout onto Northwest Woods Chapel Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Northwest Woods Chapel Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Northwest Woods Chapel Road

    538 ft · 18 sec · Northwest Woods Chapel Road

  6. 6

    Take the ramp left toward I 70 West: Kansas City

    931 ft · 23 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  8. 8

    Continue on Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway

    2.7 mi · 3 min · Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway

  9. 9

    Continue on Clifton J. Scott Memorial Highway

    1.8 mi · 2 min · Clifton J. Scott Memorial Highway

  10. 10

    Continue on Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway

    2.9 mi · 3 min · Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway

  11. 11

    Continue on George Brett Super Highway

    6.8 mi · 9 min · George Brett Super Highway

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on I 670 West, I 70 Alternate, I 35 South: Topeka, Wichita

    1120 ft · 21 sec

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward 13th Street, Downtown

    905 ft · 24 sec

  14. 14

    Continue on East 13th Street

    982 ft · 26 sec · East 13th Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Locust Street

    2485 ft · 60 sec · Locust Street

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    3 mi · 6 min

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on MO 9 North: Riverside, Parkville

    2.9 mi · 4 min

  18. 18

    Keep slight right

    97 m · 5 sec

  19. 19

    Turn straight

    3.6 mi · 5 min

  20. 20

    Keep slight right

    2234 ft · 1 min

  21. 21

    Turn right onto East 12th Street

    18 m · 2 sec · East 12th Street

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East 12th Street

Car Route Details

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

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
22 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
75.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
George Brett Super Highway
6.79 mi · 23%
Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
5.56 mi · 19%
Locust Street
3.51 mi · 12%
MO 9 North
3.37 mi · 12%
Clifton J. Scott Memorial Highway
1.81 mi · 6%
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
1.47 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

George Brett Super Highway

Continue on George Brett Super Highway

6.79 mi · 00h 09m

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 43m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.4 mi
24.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Kansas City
00h 21m from Blue Springs
Leave By
7:04 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Clear leaving Blue Springs and Sunny near Parkville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 29.1 miles (46.9 km) and usually takes 00h 43m 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?

Kansas City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.5 miles from Blue Springs and 14.6 miles from Parkville.

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

The direct path is about 24.7 miles (39.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.4 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 7:04 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.88 one way or $7.77 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Clear around Blue Springs and Sunny near Parkville.

Stop Ideas Near Kansas City

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Kansas City and the surrounding midpoint area.
Negro Leagues Baseball Museum
Scenic stop 2.4 mi away

Negro Leagues Baseball Museum

Kansas City , MO
1616 E 18th St, Kansas City, MO 64108
Rating 4.8/5 1,825 reviews Tourist attraction,National museum
Parkville City Hall
Meeting point 12.6 mi away

Parkville City Hall

Parkville , MO
8880 Clark Ave, Parkville, MO 64152
Rating 5.0/5 4 reviews City Hall,City government office
St. Louis - Kansas City Carpenters Regional Council
Nearby stop 2.9 mi away

St. Louis - Kansas City Carpenters Regional Council

Kansas City , MO
8955 E 38 Terrace #100, Kansas City, MO 64129
Rating 4.9/5 16 reviews Labor union
Overlook at Quality Hill
Scenic stop 4.2 mi away

Overlook at Quality Hill

Kansas City , MO
1031 Summit St, Kansas City, MO 64105
Rating 4.7/5 19 reviews Park

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Kansas City.

RAIL

Union Station

2 mi away
30 West Pershing Rd.
RAIL

Independence

13 mi away
600 South Grand Ave.
RAIL

Lee's Summit

27 mi away
217 SW Main St.
RAIL

Lawrence

58 mi away
413 East 7th Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Blue Springs and Parkville. Straight-line distance: 24.75 mi (39.83 km).

Blue Springs

#1 Blue Springs

The most populous city in Jackson County, Missouri.

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

#2 Parkville

City in Platte County, Missouri, United States

Population8,329
Coordinates39.1950000, -94.6821800
Altitude253
CountryUnited States
Start: Blue Springs (-94.28161, 39.01695)
End: Parkville (-94.68218, 39.195)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 47 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 58m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 43m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 34m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 29m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 24m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 21m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.03 gal
3.89 L · about $3.88
Round trip
$7.77
2.06 gal · 7.78 L
Estimated CO2
9.2 kg one way
Round trip: 18.3 kg / 40 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $3.88 $7.77
Mid-grade $4.25 $4.38 $8.76
Premium $4.65 $4.79 $9.59
Diesel $5.30 $5.46 $10.93

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 20, 2026

There is no time difference between Blue Springs and Parkville. The current time is 06:58:31.

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.