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

The driving distance from Chesterfield, MO to Blue Springs, MO is about 210.1 miles (338.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 10m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 200.8 miles (323.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 21m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
210.17 mi
03h 10m
Flight
200.85 mi
323.23 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
200.85 mi
Kilometers
323.23 km
Flight Time
00h 24m

Driving Distance

Road route
210.17 mi
Kilometers
338.23 km
Drive Time
03h 10m

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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 03h 10m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Blue Springs
Fri, Apr 24, 3:54 AM CDT
Return by in Chesterfield
Fri, Apr 24, 7:05 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Chesterfield
2026-04-24T00:43
Arrive Blue Springs
Fri, Apr 24, 3:54 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 10m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:11 AM to 11:11 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:38 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Chesterfield
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
Columbia
MO

The most populous city in the state of Missouri.

From Chesterfield
104.9 mi
01h 35m
To Blue Springs
105.2 mi
01h 35m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Friday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, Apr 24 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph SW
Destination
66°F
Friday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, Apr 24 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
12 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Santa Maria Drive

    33 m · 8 sec · Santa Maria Drive

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Old Chesterfield Road

    751 ft · 33 sec · Old Chesterfield Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Baxter Road

    1596 ft · 46 sec · Baxter Road

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Chesterfield Airport Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Chesterfield Airport Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Chesterfield Airport Road

    134 m · 8 sec · Chesterfield Airport Road

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Boone's Crossing

    1015 ft · 27 sec · Boone's Crossing

  7. 7

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 64 West, US 40 West, US 61 North

    51 m · 7 sec

  8. 8

    Turn left onto I 64 West, US 40 West, US 61 North

    1219 ft · 17 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Avenue of the Saints

    16.8 mi · 20 min · Avenue of the Saints

  10. 10

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

    3047 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

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

  12. 12

    Continue on Sheriff Roger I. Wilson Memorial Highway

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

  13. 13

    Continue on Highway Patrol Sgt. Benjamin Booth Memorial Highway

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

  14. 14

    Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

    1.8 mi · 2 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  15. 15

    Continue on U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway

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

  16. 16

    Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

    48.8 mi · 52 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  17. 17

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

    1157 ft · 25 sec

  18. 18

    Turn left

    2474 ft · 1 min

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Northwest R D Mize Road

    2573 ft · 1 min · Northwest R D Mize Road

  20. 20

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

    2596 ft · 1 min · Northwest 15th Street

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Southwest 15th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Chesterfield 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
21 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
80.7 mi · 38%
U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway
54.4 mi · 26%
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
50.6 mi · 24%
Avenue of the Saints
16.8 mi · 8%
Sheriff Roger I. Wilson Memorial Highway
1.96 mi · 1%
Highway Patrol Sgt. Benjamin Booth Memorial High
1.56 mi · 1%
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
03h 10m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.3 mi
200.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Columbia
01h 35m from Chesterfield
Leave By
10:38 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Chesterfield and 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 Chesterfield to Blue Springs?

The road trip is about 210.1 miles (338.2 km) and usually takes 03h 10m 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?

Columbia is a useful midpoint, sitting about 104.9 miles from Chesterfield and 105.2 miles from Blue Springs.

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

The direct path is about 200.8 miles (323.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.3 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:38 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.98 one way or $55.96 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 65.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Columbia

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

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

RAIL

Jefferson City

44 mi away
101 Jefferson Street
RAIL

Sedalia

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

Hermann

83 mi away
Wharf & Gutenberg Sts.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Chesterfield and Blue Springs. Straight-line distance: 200.85 mi (323.23 km).

Chesterfield

#1 Chesterfield

A city in St.

Population47,570
Coordinates38.6631100, -90.5770700
Altitude144
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: Santa Maria Drive (-90.576914, 38.663102)
End: Southwest 15th Street (-94.281571, 39.016949)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 338 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 00m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 15m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 12m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 30m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 00m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 37m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.42 gal
28.07 L · about $27.98
Round trip
$55.96
14.84 gal · 56.14 L
Estimated CO2
65.9 kg one way
Round trip: 131.9 kg / 291 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $27.98 $55.96
Mid-grade $4.25 $31.56 $63.11
Premium $4.65 $34.53 $69.07
Diesel $5.30 $39.36 $78.71

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 24, 2026

There is no time difference between Chesterfield and Blue Springs. The current time is 00:43:56.

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.