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

The driving distance from Boonville, MO to Blue Springs, MO is about 86.2 miles (138.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 24m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 82.6 miles (133 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 49m 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
86.26 mi
01h 24m
Flight
82.66 mi
133.03 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
82.66 mi
Kilometers
133.03 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
86.26 mi
Kilometers
138.82 km
Drive Time
01h 24m

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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 24m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Blue Springs
Wed, Apr 15, 6:42 PM CDT
Return by in Boonville
Wed, Apr 15, 8:07 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Boonville
2026-04-15T17:18
Arrive Blue Springs
Wed, Apr 15, 6:42 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 24m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:25 AM to 11:25 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:40 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Boonville
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
Emma
MO

City in Lafayette and Saline counties in the U.

From Boonville
43.1 mi
00h 42m
To Blue Springs
43.2 mi
00h 42m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
Overnight

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 12:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SSW
Destination
78°F
Today

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 9:00 AM CDT
Wind
18 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    2001 ft · 1 min · Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn slight right

    39 m · 5 sec

  3. 3

    Turn slight right onto East Ashley Road

    3 mi · 6 min · East Ashley Road

  4. 4

    Turn slight right onto I 70 West, US 40 West: Kansas City

    81.2 mi · 1 hr 27 min

  5. 5

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

    1157 ft · 25 sec

  6. 6

    Turn left

    2474 ft · 1 min

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Northwest R D Mize Road

    2573 ft · 1 min · Northwest R D Mize Road

  8. 8

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

    2596 ft · 1 min · Northwest 15th Street

  9. 9

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Southwest 15th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Boonville 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
9 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 70 West
81.2 mi · 94%
East Ashley Road
3 mi · 3%
Northwest 15th Street
0.49 mi · 1%
Northwest R D Mize Road
0.49 mi · 1%
Main Street
0.38 mi
MO 7
0.22 mi
Longest Stretch

I 70 West

Turn slight right onto I 70 West, US 40 West: Kansas City

81.2 mi · 01h 27m

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 24m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.6 mi
82.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Emma
00h 42m from Boonville
Leave By
3:40 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Boonville and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Blue Springs.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 86.2 miles (138.8 km) and usually takes 01h 24m 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?

Emma is a useful midpoint, sitting about 43.1 miles from Boonville and 43.2 miles from Blue Springs.

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

The direct path is about 82.6 miles (133 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.6 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 3:40 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.46 one way or $22.93 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Boonville and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Blue Springs.

Stop Ideas Near Emma

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

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

RAIL

Warrensburg

31 mi away
100 South Holden St.
RAIL

Sedalia

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

Lee's Summit

77 mi away
217 SW Main St.
RAIL

Independence

82 mi away
600 South Grand Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Boonville and Blue Springs. Straight-line distance: 82.66 mi (133.03 km).

Boonville

#1 Boonville

City in Cooper County, Missouri, USA

Population7,878
Coordinates38.9736400, -92.7432400
Altitude204
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: Main Street (-92.743217, 38.973644)
End: Southwest 15th Street (-94.281571, 39.016949)

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 13m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 04m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.04 gal
11.52 L · about $11.46
Round trip
$22.93
6.08 gal · 23.04 L
Estimated CO2
27 kg one way
Round trip: 54 kg / 119 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $11.46 $22.93
Mid-grade $4.25 $12.93 $25.86
Premium $4.65 $14.15 $28.30
Diesel $5.30 $16.12 $32.25

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Boonville and Blue Springs. The current time is 17:18:09.

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.