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

The driving distance from Buffalo, MO to Blue Springs, MO is about 144.7 miles (232.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 35m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 114.7 miles (184.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 11m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
Trip Tools

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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
144.63 mi
02h 35m
Flight
114.69 mi
184.57 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
114.69 mi
Kilometers
184.57 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
144.63 mi
Kilometers
232.76 km
Drive Time
02h 35m

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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 02h 35m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Blue Springs
Fri, May 1, 12:43 AM CDT
Return by in Buffalo
Fri, May 1, 3:19 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Buffalo
2026-04-30T22:07
Arrive Blue Springs
Fri, May 1, 12:43 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 35m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:36 AM to 12:36 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:18 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Buffalo
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
Sedalia
MO

City in Missouri

From Buffalo
74.3 mi
01h 17m
To Blue Springs
70.3 mi
01h 17m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
66°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
6 mph E
Destination
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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Maple Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · South Maple Street

  2. 2

    Continue on N Maple St

    1.2 km · 1 min · N Maple St

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left

    2532 ft · 41 sec

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn right

    78.3 mi · 1 hr 39 min

  5. 5

    Turn left onto West Broadway Boulevard

    58.6 mi · 1 hr 10 min · West Broadway Boulevard

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward MO 7: Blue Springs, Pleasant Hill

    1301 ft · 28 sec

  7. 7

    Turn right

    8.2 mi · 14 min

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Corporal M.E. Webster Memorial Parkway

    2585 ft · 1 min · Corporal M.E. Webster Memorial Parkway

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Southwest 15th Street

    2782 ft · 1 min · Southwest 15th Street

  10. 10

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Southwest 15th Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
10 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Broadway Boulevard
58.6 mi · 41%
South Maple Street
0.96 mi · 1%
N Maple St
0.75 mi · 1%
Southwest 15th Street
0.53 mi
Corporal M.E. Webster Memorial Parkway
0.49 mi
MO 7
0.25 mi
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

At the end of the road, turn right

78.3 mi · 01h 39m

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
02h 35m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+30 mi
114.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sedalia
01h 17m from Buffalo
Leave By
1:18 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Buffalo and Partly Sunny then 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 Buffalo to Blue Springs?

The road trip is about 144.7 miles (232.8 km) and usually takes 02h 35m 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?

Sedalia is a useful midpoint, sitting about 74.3 miles from Buffalo and 70.3 miles from Blue Springs.

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

The direct path is about 114.7 miles (184.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 30 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 1:18 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.23 one way or $38.46 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 45.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Sedalia

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

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

RAIL

Sedalia

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

Warrensburg

45 mi away
100 South Holden St.
RAIL

Jefferson City

93 mi away
101 Jefferson Street
RAIL

Lee's Summit

102 mi away
217 SW Main St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Buffalo and Blue Springs. Straight-line distance: 114.69 mi (184.57 km).

Buffalo

#1 Buffalo

City in Dallas County, Missouri, United States

Population3,202
Coordinates37.6439300, -93.0924100
Altitude366
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: S Maple St (-93.092388, 37.643929)
End: Southwest 15th Street (-94.281571, 39.016949)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 233 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 49m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 36m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 53m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 24m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 03m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 48m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.1 gal
19.32 L · about $19.23
Round trip
$38.46
10.2 gal · 38.64 L
Estimated CO2
45.3 kg one way
Round trip: 90.6 kg / 200 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $19.23 $38.46
Mid-grade $4.25 $21.69 $43.38
Premium $4.65 $23.74 $47.47
Diesel $5.30 $27.05 $54.10

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 Buffalo and Blue Springs. The current time is 22:07:19.

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.