How far is Blue Springs, MO from Weldon Spring, MO?

The driving distance from Blue Springs, MO to Weldon Spring, MO is about 202.6 miles (326.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 52m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 194.4 miles (312.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 44m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
202.63 mi
03h 52m
Flight
194.38 mi
312.83 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
194.38 mi
Kilometers
312.83 km
Flight Time
00h 23m

Driving Distance

Road route
202.63 mi
Kilometers
326.1 km
Drive Time
03h 52m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 52m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Weldon Spring
Fri, Apr 24, 6:21 AM CDT
Return by in Blue Springs
Fri, Apr 24, 10:13 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Blue Springs
2026-04-24T02:28
Arrive Weldon Spring
Fri, Apr 24, 6:21 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 52m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:52 AM to 11:52 AM CDT

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

Leave by
9:16 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
Huntsdale
MO

Human settlement in Missouri, United States of America

From Blue Springs
101.1 mi
01h 56m
To Weldon Spring
101.5 mi
01h 56m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
66°F
Friday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, Apr 24 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
12 mph NW
Destination
74°F
Friday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, Apr 24 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Blue Springs and Weldon Spring.

  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

    9.3 mi · 11 min · Avenue of the Saints

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward MO K, MO 94: O'Fallon, St Charles, Defiance, Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail

    2028 ft · 35 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on MO K: O'Fallon

    38 m · 9 sec

  17. 17

    Turn left

    1800 ft · 33 sec

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Technology Drive

    1895 ft · 1 min · Technology Drive

  19. 19

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Technology Drive

    34 m · 5 sec · Technology Drive

  20. 20

    Exit the roundabout onto Technology Drive

    570 ft · 20 sec · Technology Drive

  21. 21

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Technology Drive

    35 m · 4 sec · Technology Drive

  22. 22

    Exit the roundabout onto Technology Drive

    2209 ft · 54 sec · Technology Drive

  23. 23

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Weldon Spring Road

    14 m · 1 sec · Weldon Spring Road

  24. 24

    Exit the roundabout onto Weldon Spring Road

    871 ft · 31 sec · Weldon Spring Road

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Old 94 South

Car Route Details

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

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
25 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
2 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
132 mi · 65%
U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway
54.4 mi · 27%
Avenue of the Saints
9.34 mi · 5%
Sheriff Roger I. Wilson Memorial Highway
1.94 mi · 1%
Highway Patrol Sgt. Benjamin Booth Memorial High
1.58 mi · 1%
Technology Drive
0.93 mi
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
03h 52m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.2 mi
194.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Huntsdale
01h 56m from Blue Springs
Leave By
9:16 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Blue Springs and Showers And Thunderstorms near Weldon Spring.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Blue Springs to Weldon Spring?

The road trip is about 202.6 miles (326.1 km) and usually takes 03h 52m 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?

Huntsdale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 101.1 miles from Blue Springs and 101.5 miles from Weldon Spring.

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

The direct path is about 194.4 miles (312.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.2 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:16 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.96 one way or $53.93 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 63.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Blue Springs and Showers And Thunderstorms near Weldon Spring.

Stop Ideas Near Huntsdale

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

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

RAIL

Jefferson City

45 mi away
101 Jefferson Street
RAIL

Sedalia

69 mi away
100 block of Main Street, through parking lot
RAIL

Hermann

93 mi away
Wharf & Gutenberg Sts.
RAIL

Warrensburg

111 mi away
100 South Holden St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Blue Springs and Weldon Spring. Straight-line distance: 194.38 mi (312.83 km).

Blue Springs

#1 Blue Springs

The most populous city in Jackson County, Missouri.

Population56,547
Coordinates39.0169500, -94.2816100
Altitude297
CountryUnited States
Weldon Spring

#2 Weldon Spring

City in Saint Charles County, Missouri, United States

Population5,546
Coordinates38.7133900, -90.6892900
Altitude165
CountryUnited States
Start: Blue Springs (-94.28161, 39.01695)
End: Weldon Spring (-90.68929, 38.71339)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 326 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 45m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 03m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 03m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 22m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 53m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 31m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.15 gal
27.07 L · about $26.96
Round trip
$53.93
14.3 gal · 54.14 L
Estimated CO2
63.5 kg one way
Round trip: 127.1 kg / 280 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $26.96 $53.93
Mid-grade $4.25 $30.41 $60.82
Premium $4.65 $33.28 $66.55
Diesel $5.30 $37.92 $75.85

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 24, 2026

There is no time difference between Blue Springs and Weldon Spring. The current time is 02:28:51.

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.