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

The driving distance from Carrollton, MO to Blue Springs, MO is about 66.5 miles (107 km), with a travel time of about 01h 13m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 48.2 miles (77.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 26m 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
66.46 mi
01h 13m
Flight
48.24 mi
77.64 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
48.24 mi
Kilometers
77.64 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
66.46 mi
Kilometers
106.96 km
Drive Time
01h 13m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 13m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Blue Springs
Wed, Apr 22, 9:34 PM CDT
Return by in Carrollton
Wed, Apr 22, 10:47 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Carrollton
2026-04-22T20:21
Arrive Blue Springs
Wed, Apr 22, 9:34 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 13m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:13 AM to 11:13 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:04 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Carrollton
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
Lexington
MO

City in Lafayette County, Missouri, United States

From Carrollton
33.2 mi
00h 36m
To Blue Springs
33.3 mi
00h 36m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
6 to 12 mph SSW
Destination
76°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
8 to 13 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Benton Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · East Benton Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto US 24 West, US 65 South: Waverly

    11.3 mi · 15 min

  3. 3

    Turn right

    1075 ft · 15 sec

  4. 4

    Turn right

    27.8 mi · 33 min

  5. 5

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward MO 131 South: Odessa

    72 m · 3 sec

  6. 6

    Exit the roundabout onto MO 131 South: Odessa

    8.3 mi · 11 min

  7. 7

    Take the ramp right toward I 70 West, US 40 West: Kansas City

    810 ft · 20 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

    16.2 mi · 17 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  9. 9

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

    1157 ft · 25 sec

  10. 10

    Turn left

    2474 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Northwest R D Mize Road

    2573 ft · 1 min · Northwest R D Mize Road

  12. 12

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

    2596 ft · 1 min · Northwest 15th Street

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Southwest 15th Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
13 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
16.2 mi · 24%
US 24 West
11.3 mi · 17%
MO 131 South
8.33 mi · 13%
East Benton Street
0.71 mi · 1%
Northwest 15th Street
0.49 mi · 1%
Northwest R D Mize Road
0.49 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn right

27.8 mi · 00h 33m

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 13m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18.3 mi
48.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lexington
00h 36m from Carrollton
Leave By
4:04 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Carrollton and Mostly Sunny near Blue Springs.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 66.5 miles (107 km) and usually takes 01h 13m 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?

Lexington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 33.2 miles from Carrollton and 33.3 miles from Blue Springs.

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

The direct path is about 48.2 miles (77.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.3 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:04 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.86 one way or $17.72 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Carrollton and Mostly Sunny near Blue Springs.

Stop Ideas Near Lexington

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

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

RAIL

Warrensburg

48 mi away
100 South Holden St.
RAIL

Independence

49 mi away
600 South Grand Ave.
RAIL

Lee's Summit

53 mi away
217 SW Main St.
RAIL

Union Station

62 mi away
30 West Pershing Rd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Carrollton and Blue Springs. Straight-line distance: 48.24 mi (77.64 km).

Carrollton

#1 Carrollton

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

Population3,421
Coordinates39.3583500, -93.4957700
Altitude230
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: East Benton Street (-93.495774, 39.358512)
End: Southwest 15th Street (-94.281571, 39.016949)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 107 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 12m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 39m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 19m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 06m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 56m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 49m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.35 gal
8.88 L · about $8.86
Round trip
$17.72
4.7 gal · 17.76 L
Estimated CO2
20.9 kg one way
Round trip: 41.8 kg / 92 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $8.86 $17.72
Mid-grade $4.25 $9.99 $19.99
Premium $4.65 $10.94 $21.87
Diesel $5.30 $12.46 $24.93

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Carrollton and Blue Springs. The current time is 20:21:11.

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.