How far is Blue Springs, MO from Sainte Genevieve County, MO?

The driving distance from Blue Springs, MO to Sainte Genevieve County, MO is about 283.8 miles (456.7 km), with a travel time of about 05h 30m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 234.3 miles (377.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 00m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
283.78 mi
05h 30m
Flight
234.33 mi
377.11 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
234.33 mi
Kilometers
377.11 km
Flight Time
00h 28m

Driving Distance

Road route
283.78 mi
Kilometers
456.7 km
Drive Time
05h 30m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 30m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Sainte Genevieve County
Thu, Oct 15, 7:03 PM CDT
Return by in Blue Springs
Fri, Oct 16, 12:33 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Blue Springs
2026-10-15T13:32
Arrive Sainte Genevieve County
Thu, Oct 15, 7:03 PM CDT
Route Timing
05h 30m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:30 AM to 1:30 PM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
6:00 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
Montgomery City
MO

City in Missouri, United States

From Blue Springs
141.6 mi
02h 45m
To Sainte Genevieve County
142.2 mi
02h 45m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSW
Destination
87°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
2 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Blue Springs and Sainte Genevieve County.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Blue Springs and Sainte Genevieve County.

  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

    81 mi · 1 hr 35 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward I 64 East, US 40 East, US 61 South: Chesterfield

    1567 ft · 33 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Avenue of the Saints

    25.1 mi · 31 min · Avenue of the Saints

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward I 270: Chicago, Memphis

    1829 ft · 39 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on I 270 South: Memphis

    1691 ft · 31 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left

    11.5 mi · 14 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward I 55, US 61, US 67: Saint Louis, Memphis, Lemay Ferry Road

    1911 ft · 27 sec

  19. 19

    Keep slight right to continue on I 55 South: Memphis

    2031 ft · 44 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight left onto Rosa Parks Highway

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Rosa Parks Highway

  21. 21

    Continue on Officer Thomas G. Smith, Jr. Memorial Highway

    1.8 mi · 2 min · Officer Thomas G. Smith, Jr. Memorial Highway

  22. 22

    Continue on Police Officer Steven Jarvis Memorial Highway

    42.6 mi · 46 min · Police Officer Steven Jarvis Memorial Highway

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right toward MO 32, MO A, MO B: Sainte Genevieve, Farmington

    796 ft · 17 sec

  24. 24

    Turn sharp right

    6.7 mi · 10 min

  25. 25

    Turn left onto River Aux Vases Church Road

    1152 ft · 51 sec · River Aux Vases Church Road

  26. 26

    Turn left onto River Aux Vases Church Road

    1.1 km · 3 min · River Aux Vases Church Road

  27. 27

    Turn left

    3020 ft · 2 min

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Blue Springs and Sainte Genevieve County.

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
28 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
132 mi · 46%
U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway
54.4 mi · 19%
Police Officer Steven Jarvis Memorial Highway
42.6 mi · 15%
Avenue of the Saints
25.1 mi · 9%
I 270 South
11.8 mi · 4%
Sheriff Roger I. Wilson Memorial Highway
1.94 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

81 mi · 01h 35m

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
05h 30m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+49.5 mi
234.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Montgomery City
02h 45m from Blue Springs
Leave By
6:00 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Blue Springs and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Sainte Genevieve County.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Blue Springs to Sainte Genevieve County?

The road trip is about 283.8 miles (456.7 km) and usually takes 05h 30m 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?

Montgomery City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 141.6 miles from Blue Springs and 142.2 miles from Sainte Genevieve County.

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

The direct path is about 234.3 miles (377.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 49.5 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 6:00 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $39.79 one way or $79.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 89 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Blue Springs and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Sainte Genevieve County.

Stop Ideas Near Montgomery City

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

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

RAIL

Hermann

31 mi away
Wharf & Gutenberg Sts.
RAIL

Washington

63 mi away
301 West Front St.
RAIL

Jefferson City

73 mi away
101 Jefferson Street
RAIL

Kirkwood

105 mi away
110 West Argonne Dr.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Blue Springs and Sainte Genevieve County. Straight-line distance: 234.33 mi (377.11 km).

Blue Springs

#1 Blue Springs

The most populous city in Jackson County, Missouri.

Population56,547
Coordinates39.0169500, -94.2816100
Altitude297
CountryUnited States
Sainte Genevieve County

#2 Sainte Genevieve County

County in Missouri, United States

Population17,919
Coordinates37.8944000, -90.1944200
Altitude218
CountryUnited States
Start: Blue Springs (-94.28161, 39.01695)
End: Sainte Genevieve County (-90.19442, 37.8944)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 457 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 27m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 05m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 40m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 43m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 03m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 32m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.01 gal
37.91 L · about $39.79
Round trip
$79.58
20.02 gal · 75.82 L
Estimated CO2
89 kg one way
Round trip: 177.9 kg / 392 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.98 $39.79 $79.58
Mid-grade $4.34 $43.45 $86.91
Premium $4.71 $47.12 $94.23
Diesel $5.99 $59.94 $119.88

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Blue Springs and Sainte Genevieve County. The current time is 13:32:37.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.