How far is Blue Springs, MO from Sikeston, MO?
The driving distance from Blue Springs, MO to Sikeston, MO is about 361.8 miles (582.3 km), with a travel time of about 06h 48m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 295.3 miles (475.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 13h 37m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 48m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Blue Springs and Sikeston.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Blue Springs and Sikeston.
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Start on Southwest 15th Street
2596 ft · 1 min · Southwest 15th Street
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Turn right onto Northwest R D Mize Road
2573 ft · 1 min · Northwest R D Mize Road
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Turn left
2100 ft · 1 min
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Turn slight right
26 m · 2 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 70 East: Columbia
1096 ft · 27 sec
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Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
48.8 mi · 52 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
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Continue on U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway
32 mi · 34 min · U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway
22.4 mi · 24 min · U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway
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Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
1.8 mi · 2 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
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Continue on Highway Patrol Sgt. Benjamin Booth Memorial Highway
1.6 mi · 2 min · Highway Patrol Sgt. Benjamin Booth Memorial Highway
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Continue on Sheriff Roger I. Wilson Memorial Highway
1.9 mi · 2 min · Sheriff Roger I. Wilson Memorial Highway
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Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
81 mi · 1 hr 35 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 64 East, US 40 East, US 61 South: Chesterfield
1567 ft · 33 sec
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Merge slight left onto Avenue of the Saints
25.1 mi · 31 min · Avenue of the Saints
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Take the exit slight right toward I 270: Chicago, Memphis
1829 ft · 39 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 270 South: Memphis
1691 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left
11.5 mi · 14 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 55, US 61, US 67: Saint Louis, Memphis, Lemay Ferry Road
1911 ft · 27 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 55 South: Memphis
2031 ft · 44 sec
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Merge slight left onto Rosa Parks Highway
1.5 mi · 2 min · Rosa Parks Highway
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Continue on Officer Thomas G. Smith, Jr. Memorial Highway
1.8 mi · 2 min · Officer Thomas G. Smith, Jr. Memorial Highway
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Continue on Police Officer Steven Jarvis Memorial Highway
125.8 mi · 2 hr 15 min · Police Officer Steven Jarvis Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 62: Sikeston, Bertrand
1057 ft · 38 sec
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At the end of the road, turn left onto East Malone Avenue
3.1 mi · 5 min · East Malone Avenue
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Turn slight right
54 m · 14 sec
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Turn left
33 m · 5 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 Sikeston.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Police Officer Steven Jarvis Memorial Highway
Continue on Police Officer Steven Jarvis Memorial Highway
126 mi · 02h 15m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Blue Springs and Sunny near Sikeston.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Blue Springs to Sikeston?
The road trip is about 361.8 miles (582.3 km) and usually takes 06h 48m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Wright City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 180.8 miles from Blue Springs and 181.1 miles from Sikeston.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 295.3 miles (475.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 66.5 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 7:30 AM CDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $48.16 one way or $96.31 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 113.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Blue Springs and Sunny near Sikeston.
Stop Ideas Near Wright City
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City Hall Park
Warrenton City Animal Control
Moscow Mills City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Wright City.
Washington
Hermann
Kirkwood
Gateway Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Blue Springs and Sikeston. Straight-line distance: 295.36 mi (475.33 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 Sikeston
City in Scott County, Missouri, United States
| Population | 15,968 |
| Coordinates | 36.8767200, -89.5878600 |
| Altitude | 100 |
| Country | United States |
End: Sikeston (-89.58786, 36.87672)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 582 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 12h 03m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 09h 02m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 07h 14m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 06h 01m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 10m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 30m |
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 | $48.16 | $96.31 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $54.31 | $108.62 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $59.43 | $118.86 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $67.73 | $135.46 |
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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