How far is Blue Springs, MO from Sugar Creek, MO?

The driving distance from Blue Springs, MO to Sugar Creek, MO is about 14.2 miles (22.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 22m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 10.9 miles (17.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 45m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
14.22 mi
00h 22m
Flight
10.84 mi
17.45 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
10.84 mi
Kilometers
17.45 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
14.22 mi
Kilometers
22.88 km
Drive Time
00h 22m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 22m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Sugar Creek
Fri, May 1, 12:12 AM CDT
Return by in Blue Springs
Fri, May 1, 12:34 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Blue Springs
2026-04-30T23:49
Arrive Sugar Creek
Fri, May 1, 12:12 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 22m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:23 AM to 7:23 PM CDT

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

Leave by
7:44 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
Independence
MO

A city in Jackson County, Missouri.

From Blue Springs
7.1 mi
00h 11m
To Sugar Creek
7.1 mi
00h 11m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
66°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph WSW
Destination
66°F
This Afternoon

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 12:00 PM CDT
Wind
10 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Blue Springs and Sugar Creek.

  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

    1.2 mi · 1 min · Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward US 40: Blue Ridge Boulevard

    994 ft · 24 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on US 40 West

    96 m · 8 sec

  13. 13

    Turn straight

    1186 ft · 28 sec

  14. 14

    Turn right onto South Sterling Avenue

    4.2 mi · 8 min · South Sterling Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn right onto South Kentucky Avenue

    18 m · 3 sec · South Kentucky Avenue

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Kentucky Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
16 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
112.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South Sterling Avenue
4.16 mi · 29%
Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
3.82 mi · 27%
Clifton J. Scott Memorial Highway
1.81 mi · 13%
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
1.47 mi · 10%
Northwest Woods Chapel Road
1.29 mi · 9%
Southwest Walnut Street
1 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

South Sterling Avenue

Turn right onto South Sterling Avenue

4.16 mi · 00h 08m

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 22m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.3 mi
10.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Independence
00h 11m from Blue Springs
Leave By
7:44 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Blue Springs and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Sugar Creek.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Blue Springs to Sugar Creek?

The road trip is about 14.2 miles (22.9 km) and usually takes 00h 22m 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?

Independence is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.1 miles from Blue Springs and 7.1 miles from Sugar Creek.

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

The direct path is about 10.9 miles (17.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.3 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 7:44 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.89 one way or $3.77 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Blue Springs and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Sugar Creek.

Stop Ideas Near Independence

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 Independence and the surrounding midpoint area.
Negro Leagues Baseball Museum
Scenic stop 9.6 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
Vesper Hall
Meeting point 6.9 mi away

Vesper Hall

Blue Springs , MO
400 NW Vesper St, Blue Springs, MO 64014
Rating 4.6/5 15 reviews City Hall,City government office
Country Club Plaza
Nearby stop 10.7 mi away

Country Club Plaza

Kansas City , MO
4706 Broadway Blvd, Kansas City, MO 64112, United States
Rating 4.5/5 9,627 reviews Shopping mall
Overlook at Quality Hill
Scenic stop 11.4 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 Independence.

RAIL

Independence

1 mi away
600 South Grand Ave.
RAIL

Union Station

15 mi away
30 West Pershing Rd.
RAIL

Lee's Summit

20 mi away
217 SW Main St.
RAIL

Warrensburg

69 mi away
100 South Holden St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Blue Springs and Sugar Creek. Straight-line distance: 10.84 mi (17.45 km).

Blue Springs

#1 Blue Springs

The most populous city in Jackson County, Missouri.

Population56,547
Coordinates39.0169500, -94.2816100
Altitude297
CountryUnited States
Sugar Creek

#2 Sugar Creek

City in Missouri

Population3,235
Coordinates39.1097300, -94.4446700
Altitude250
CountryUnited States
Start: Blue Springs (-94.28161, 39.01695)
End: Sugar Creek (-94.44467, 39.10973)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 23 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 28m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 21m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 17m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 14m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 12m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 10m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.5 gal
1.9 L · about $1.89
Round trip
$3.77
1 gal · 3.8 L
Estimated CO2
4.4 kg one way
Round trip: 8.9 kg / 20 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $1.89 $3.77
Mid-grade $4.25 $2.13 $4.25
Premium $4.65 $2.33 $4.65
Diesel $5.30 $2.65 $5.30

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 01, 2026

There is no time difference between Blue Springs and Sugar Creek. The current time is 23:49:49.

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.