How far is Bonne Terre, MO from Blue Springs, MO?

The driving distance from Bonne Terre, MO to Blue Springs, MO is about 276.4 miles (444.8 km), with a travel time of about 04h 19m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 215.2 miles (346.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 39m 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
276.37 mi
04h 19m
Flight
215.26 mi
346.42 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
215.26 mi
Kilometers
346.42 km
Flight Time
00h 25m

Driving Distance

Road route
276.37 mi
Kilometers
444.77 km
Drive Time
04h 19m

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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 04h 19m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Blue Springs
Sun, May 31, 12:24 AM CDT
Return by in Bonne Terre
Sun, May 31, 4:43 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bonne Terre
2026-05-30T20:04
Arrive Blue Springs
Sun, May 31, 12:24 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 19m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:20 AM to 12:20 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
8:20 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Bonne Terre
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
Kingdom City
MO

Human settlement in Callaway County, Missouri, United States of America

From Bonne Terre
138 mi
02h 09m
To Blue Springs
138.3 mi
02h 09m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
This Afternoon

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, May 30 5:00 PM CDT
Wind
5 mph E
Destination
80°F
This Afternoon

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, May 30 5:00 PM CDT
Wind
10 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bonne Terre and Blue Springs.

  1. 1

    Start on North Division Street

    4 m · 6 sec · North Division Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Park Avenue

    1567 ft · 31 sec · Park Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue on Benham Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · Benham Street

  4. 4

    Take the ramp left toward US 67 North: Saint Louis

    838 ft · 20 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    22.7 mi · 26 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight right

    1750 ft · 27 sec

  7. 7

    Take the exit straight toward I 55 North: Saint Louis

    1735 ft · 49 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    20.5 mi · 22 min

  9. 9

    Continue on Rosa Parks Highway

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Rosa Parks Highway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 270 West, I 255 East: Kansas City, Chicago

    1279 ft · 27 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on I 270 West: Kansas City

    118 m · 8 sec

  12. 12

    Continue on I 270 West

    1.2 km · 1 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    11.5 mi · 14 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward I 64, US 40, US 61: Wentzville, Saint Louis

    705 ft · 17 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on I 64 West, US 40 West, US 61 North: Wentzville

    2009 ft · 49 sec

  16. 16

    Continue on I 64 West, US 40 West, US 61 North: Wentzville

    674 ft · 10 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto Avenue of the Saints

    25.4 mi · 31 min · Avenue of the Saints

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight left toward I 70 West, US 40 West: Kansas City

    3047 ft · 1 min

  19. 19

    Merge slight left onto Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

    80.7 mi · 1 hr 35 min · Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

  20. 20

    Continue on Sheriff Roger I. Wilson Memorial Highway

    2 mi · 2 min · Sheriff Roger I. Wilson Memorial Highway

  21. 21

    Continue on Highway Patrol Sgt. Benjamin Booth Memorial Highway

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Highway Patrol Sgt. Benjamin Booth Memorial Highway

  22. 22

    Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

    1.8 mi · 2 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  23. 23

    Continue on U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway

    54.4 mi · 58 min · U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway

  24. 24

    Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

    48.8 mi · 52 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  25. 25

    Take the exit slight right toward MO 7: Blue Springs, Lake Lotawana

    1157 ft · 25 sec

  26. 26

    Turn left

    2474 ft · 1 min

  27. 27

    Turn right onto Northwest R D Mize Road

    2573 ft · 1 min · Northwest R D Mize Road

  28. 28

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Northwest 15th Street

    2596 ft · 1 min · Northwest 15th Street

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Southwest 15th Street

Car Route Details

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

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
29 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
5 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
80.7 mi · 29%
U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway
54.4 mi · 20%
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
50.6 mi · 18%
Avenue of the Saints
25.4 mi · 9%
US 67 North
23.2 mi · 8%
I 55 North
20.9 mi · 8%
Longest Stretch

Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

Merge slight left onto Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

80.7 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
04h 19m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+61.2 mi
215.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Kingdom City
02h 09m from Bonne Terre
Leave By
8:20 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Bonne Terre and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Blue Springs.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Bonne Terre to Blue Springs?

The road trip is about 276.4 miles (444.8 km) and usually takes 04h 19m 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?

Kingdom City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 138 miles from Bonne Terre and 138.3 miles from Blue Springs.

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

The direct path is about 215.2 miles (346.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 61.2 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 8:20 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $36.77 one way or $73.53 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 86.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Bonne Terre and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Blue Springs.

Stop Ideas Near Kingdom City

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

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

RAIL

Jefferson City

46 mi away
101 Jefferson Street
RAIL

Hermann

52 mi away
Wharf & Gutenberg Sts.
RAIL

Washington

91 mi away
301 West Front St.
RAIL

Sedalia

115 mi away
100 block of Main Street, through parking lot

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bonne Terre and Blue Springs. Straight-line distance: 215.26 mi (346.42 km).

Bonne Terre

#1 Bonne Terre

City

Population6,824
Coordinates37.9231100, -90.5554000
Altitude251
CountryUnited States
Blue Springs

#2 Blue Springs

The most populous city in Jackson County, Missouri.

Population56,547
Coordinates39.0169500, -94.2816100
Altitude297
CountryUnited States
Start: Park Avenue (-90.555418, 37.92308)
End: Southwest 15th Street (-94.281571, 39.016949)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 445 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 12m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 54m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 31m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 36m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 56m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 26m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.75 gal
36.92 L · about $36.77
Round trip
$73.53
19.5 gal · 73.84 L
Estimated CO2
86.6 kg one way
Round trip: 173.3 kg / 382 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $36.77 $73.53
Mid-grade $4.25 $41.47 $82.93
Premium $4.65 $45.38 $90.75
Diesel $5.30 $51.71 $103.43

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 31, 2026

There is no time difference between Bonne Terre and Blue Springs. The current time is 20:04:36.

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.