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

The driving distance from Blue Springs, MO to Savannah, MO is about 86.5 miles (139.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 41m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 70.3 miles (113.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 23m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
86.51 mi
01h 41m
Flight
70.27 mi
113.09 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
70.27 mi
Kilometers
113.09 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
86.51 mi
Kilometers
139.23 km
Drive Time
01h 41m

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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 01h 41m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Savannah
Sun, May 3, 4:50 AM CDT
Return by in Blue Springs
Sun, May 3, 6:32 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Blue Springs
2026-05-03T03:08
Arrive Savannah
Sun, May 3, 4:50 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 41m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:42 AM to 11:42 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:06 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Blue Springs
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Platte City
MO

City in Platte County, Missouri, United States

From Blue Springs
43.2 mi
00h 50m
To Savannah
43.2 mi
00h 50m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
43°F
Overnight

Clear

Starts
Sun, May 3 2:00 AM CDT
Wind
3 to 9 mph S
Destination
46°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Sun, May 3 12:00 AM CDT
Wind
8 to 14 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    1.4 km · 58 sec · George Brett Super Highway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 435 North, US 24 East: Des Moines

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Lamar Hunt Memorial Highway

    7.8 mi · 9 min · Lamar Hunt Memorial Highway

  14. 14

    Continue on I435 N

    1.3 mi · 1 min · I435 N

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    20.9 mi · 22 min

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on I 29 North, US 71 North: Saint Joseph

    36.7 mi · 40 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward I 29 Business, US 59 South, US 71 Business: Savannah

    1386 ft · 24 sec

  18. 18

    Turn right

    5.7 mi · 8 min

  19. 19

    Turn left onto East Price Street

    2385 ft · 1 min · East Price Street

  20. 20

    Turn right onto South 5th Street

    842 ft · 37 sec · South 5th Street

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North 5th Street

Car Route Details

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

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
21 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
24.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 29 North
36.7 mi · 42%
I435 N
22.1 mi · 26%
Lamar Hunt Memorial Highway
7.84 mi · 9%
Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
5.56 mi · 6%
Clifton J. Scott Memorial Highway
1.81 mi · 2%
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
1.47 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 29 North

Keep slight left to continue on I 29 North, US 71 North: Saint Joseph

36.7 mi · 00h 40m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 41m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.2 mi
70.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Platte City
00h 50m from Blue Springs
Leave By
3:06 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Clear leaving Blue Springs and Mostly Clear near Savannah.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 86.5 miles (139.2 km) and usually takes 01h 41m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Platte City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 43.2 miles from Blue Springs and 43.2 miles from Savannah.

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

The direct path is about 70.3 miles (113.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.2 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:06 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.50 one way or $23.00 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Clear around Blue Springs and Mostly Clear near Savannah.

Stop Ideas Near Platte City

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

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

RAIL

Union Station

36 mi away
30 West Pershing Rd.
RAIL

Independence

44 mi away
600 South Grand Ave.
RAIL

Lawrence

59 mi away
413 East 7th Street
RAIL

Lee's Summit

62 mi away
217 SW Main St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Blue Springs and Savannah. Straight-line distance: 70.27 mi (113.09 km).

Blue Springs

#1 Blue Springs

The most populous city in Jackson County, Missouri.

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

#2 Savannah

City in Missouri, United States

Population5,168
Coordinates39.9416600, -94.8302500
Altitude337
CountryUnited States
Start: Blue Springs (-94.28161, 39.01695)
End: Savannah (-94.83025, 39.94166)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 139 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 52m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 09m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 43m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 26m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 14m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 04m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.05 gal
11.56 L · about $11.50
Round trip
$23.00
6.1 gal · 23.12 L
Estimated CO2
27.1 kg one way
Round trip: 54.2 kg / 119 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $11.50 $23.00
Mid-grade $4.25 $12.97 $25.94
Premium $4.65 $14.19 $28.39
Diesel $5.30 $16.18 $32.35

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 · May 03, 2026

There is no time difference between Blue Springs and Savannah. The current time is 03:08:57.

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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.