How far is Chillicothe, MO from Blue Springs, MO?
The driving distance from Chillicothe, MO to Blue Springs, MO is about 98.1 miles (157.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 48m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 66.4 miles (106.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 36m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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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 48m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Village in Missouri
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Chillicothe and Blue Springs.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Chillicothe and Blue Springs.
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Start on Locust Street
16 m · 4 sec · Locust Street
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Turn right onto West Calhoun Street
98 m · 18 sec · West Calhoun Street
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Turn left onto North Washington Street
1.5 mi · 4 min · North Washington Street
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Take the ramp right toward US 36 West, MO 110 West: Hamilton
957 ft · 13 sec
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Merge slight left onto Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
37 mi · 43 min · Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
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Turn left onto I 35 South, MO 110 West: Kansas City
33.9 mi · 37 min
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Take the exit slight right
1274 ft · 34 sec
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Plattsburg Road
552 ft · 11 sec · Plattsburg Road
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Continue on Lightborne Road
820 ft · 16 sec · Lightborne Road
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Continue on Lightburne Street
2.7 mi · 5 min · Lightburne Street
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Continue on South Leonard Street
1 km · 2 min · South Leonard Street
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Take the ramp left
45 m · 3 sec
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Merge slight right
14 mi · 21 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 70 East: Saint Louis
1748 ft · 50 sec
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Merge slight left onto Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
1.5 mi · 2 min · Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
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Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
1.5 mi · 2 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward Woods Chapel Road, Lake Tapawingo
1176 ft · 29 sec
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Turn straight onto Northwest Woods Chapel Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · Northwest Woods Chapel Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Southwest Walnut Street
52 m · 4 sec · Southwest Walnut Street
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Exit the roundabout onto Southwest Walnut Street
1.6 km · 2 min · Southwest Walnut Street
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Turn left onto Southwest 15th Street
16 m · 2 sec · Southwest 15th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Southwest 15th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Chillicothe and Blue Springs.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
Merge slight left onto Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
37 mi · 00h 43m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Chillicothe and Mostly Sunny then 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 Chillicothe to Blue Springs?
The road trip is about 98.1 miles (157.9 km) and usually takes 01h 48m 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?
Turney is a useful midpoint, sitting about 48.1 miles from Chillicothe and 50 miles from Blue Springs.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 66.4 miles (106.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 31.7 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 2:54 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.05 one way or $26.10 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Chillicothe and Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Blue Springs.
Stop Ideas Near Turney
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Turney.
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Lee's Summit
Lawrence
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Chillicothe and Blue Springs. Straight-line distance: 66.39 mi (106.84 km).
#1 Chillicothe
City in Missouri
| Population | 8,915 |
| Coordinates | 39.7952900, -93.5524400 |
| Altitude | 243 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Blue Springs
The most populous city in Jackson County, Missouri.
| Population | 56,547 |
| Coordinates | 39.0169500, -94.2816100 |
| Altitude | 297 |
| Country | United States |
End: Southwest 15th Street (-94.281571, 39.016949)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 158 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 16m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 27m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 57m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 38m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 24m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 13m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $13.05 | $26.10 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $14.72 | $29.43 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $16.10 | $32.21 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $18.35 | $36.70 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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