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

The driving distance from Caruthersville, MO to Blue Springs, MO is about 412.6 miles (664 km), with a travel time of about 06h 06m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 319.6 miles (514.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 13m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
412.57 mi
06h 06m
Flight
319.59 mi
514.33 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
319.59 mi
Kilometers
514.33 km
Flight Time
00h 38m

Driving Distance

Road route
412.57 mi
Kilometers
663.96 km
Drive Time
06h 06m

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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 06h 06m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Blue Springs
Sun, Apr 12, 10:06 PM CDT
Return by in Caruthersville
Mon, Apr 13, 4:13 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Caruthersville
2026-04-12T15:59
Arrive Blue Springs
Sun, Apr 12, 10:06 PM CDT
Route Timing
06h 06m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:07 PM to 1:37 PM CDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
11:46 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Caruthersville
8:00 PM CDT
Overnight-style route

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
Chesterfield
MO

A city in St.

From Caruthersville
206 mi
03h 03m
To Blue Springs
206.5 mi
03h 03m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Sunday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 12 1:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph S
Destination
73°F
Sunday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, Apr 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
14 to 18 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    14 m · 9 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto West 3rd Street

    2.9 mi · 6 min · West 3rd Street

  3. 3

    Continue straight

    2 mi · 4 min

  4. 4

    Take the ramp right toward I 55 North, US 61 North: Sikeston

    1331 ft · 33 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    74.2 mi · 1 hr 20 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight left

    101.5 mi · 1 hr 49 min

  7. 7

    Continue on Rosa Parks Highway

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Rosa Parks Highway

  8. 8

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

    1279 ft · 27 sec

  9. 9

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

    118 m · 8 sec

  10. 10

    Continue on I 270 West

    1.2 km · 1 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    11.5 mi · 14 min

  12. 12

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

    705 ft · 17 sec

  13. 13

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

    2009 ft · 49 sec

  14. 14

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

    674 ft · 10 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Avenue of the Saints

    25.4 mi · 31 min · Avenue of the Saints

  16. 16

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

    3047 ft · 1 min

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

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

  18. 18

    Continue on Sheriff Roger I. Wilson Memorial Highway

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

  19. 19

    Continue on Highway Patrol Sgt. Benjamin Booth Memorial Highway

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

  20. 20

    Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

    1.8 mi · 2 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  21. 21

    Continue on U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway

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

  22. 22

    Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

    48.8 mi · 52 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  23. 23

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

    1157 ft · 25 sec

  24. 24

    Turn left

    2474 ft · 1 min

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Northwest R D Mize Road

    2573 ft · 1 min · Northwest R D Mize Road

  26. 26

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

    2596 ft · 1 min · Northwest 15th Street

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Southwest 15th Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
27 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
4 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 55 North
176 mi · 43%
Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
80.7 mi · 20%
U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway
54.4 mi · 13%
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
50.6 mi · 12%
Avenue of the Saints
25.4 mi · 6%
I 270 West
12.5 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

I 55 North

Keep slight left

102 mi · 01h 49m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
06h 06m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
12h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+93 mi
319.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Chesterfield
03h 03m from Caruthersville
Leave By
11:46 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Caruthersville and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then 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 Caruthersville to Blue Springs?

The road trip is about 412.6 miles (664 km) and usually takes 06h 06m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Chesterfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 206 miles from Caruthersville and 206.5 miles from Blue Springs.

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

The direct path is about 319.6 miles (514.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 93 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 7:30 AM CDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $54.91 one way or $109.81 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 129.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Chesterfield

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Chesterfield and the surrounding midpoint area.
City Hall Park
Scenic stop 9.2 mi away

City Hall Park

Dardenne Prairie , MO
Dardenne Prairie, MO 63368
Rating 4.8/5 294 reviews Tourist attraction,Park
City of O'Fallon
Meeting point 10.1 mi away

City of O'Fallon

O'Fallon , MO
100 N Main St, O'Fallon, MO 63366
Rating 3.3/5 22 reviews City Hall,Water utility company

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Chesterfield.

RAIL

Kirkwood

17 mi away
110 West Argonne Dr.
RAIL

Gateway Transportation Center

33 mi away
551 South 16th St.
RAIL

Washington

39 mi away
301 West Front St.
RAIL

Alton

47 mi away
3400 College Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Caruthersville and Blue Springs. Straight-line distance: 319.59 mi (514.33 km).

Caruthersville

#1 Caruthersville

City in and county seat of Pemiscot County, Missouri, United States

Population5,289
Coordinates36.1931200, -89.6556400
Altitude84
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: West 3rd Street (-89.655545, 36.193229)
End: Southwest 15th Street (-94.281571, 39.016949)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 664 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)13h 44m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)10h 18m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)08h 15m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)06h 52m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 53m
80 mph (129 km/h)05h 08m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
14.56 gal
55.11 L · about $54.91
Round trip
$109.81
29.12 gal · 110.22 L
Estimated CO2
129.4 kg one way
Round trip: 258.8 kg / 571 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $54.91 $109.81
Mid-grade $4.25 $61.92 $123.85
Premium $4.65 $67.76 $135.52
Diesel $5.30 $77.23 $154.45

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 12, 2026

There is no time difference between Caruthersville and Blue Springs. The current time is 15:59:57.

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.