How far is Clinton, MO from Blue Springs, MO?
The driving distance from Clinton, MO to Blue Springs, MO is about 65.5 miles (105.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 17m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 52.4 miles (84.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 35m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 17m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Cass County, Missouri, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Clinton and Blue Springs.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Clinton and Blue Springs.
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Start on South Washington Street
96 m · 16 sec · South Washington Street
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Turn right onto West Jefferson Street
145 m · 26 sec · West Jefferson Street
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Turn left onto South Main Street
940 ft · 28 sec · South Main Street
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Turn right onto East Green Street
607 ft · 28 sec · East Green Street
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Turn left onto North 2nd Street
1.2 mi · 3 min · North 2nd Street
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Turn left
36.6 mi · 41 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 49 North, US 71 North, MO 7 North: Kansas City
3.3 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MO 291 North: Lee's Summit
817 ft · 17 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on MO 291 North: Lee's Summit
74 m · 6 sec
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Merge slight left
8.3 mi · 12 min
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Turn slight left
8.5 mi · 12 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 50 East, MO 291 North: Sedalia
2911 ft · 53 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward MO 291 North: Independence, Hamblen Road
1191 ft · 37 sec
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Turn left
91 m · 7 sec
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Continue straight
5.4 mi · 8 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Woods Chapel Road
794 ft · 18 sec
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Turn right onto Northeast Woods Chapel Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · Northeast Woods Chapel Road
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Continue on Southwest Woods Chapel Road
2.2 mi · 4 min · Southwest Woods Chapel Road
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Turn right onto Corporal M.E. Webster Memorial Parkway
1.5 mi · 3 min · Corporal M.E. Webster Memorial Parkway
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Turn left onto Southwest 15th Street
2752 ft · 1 min · 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 Clinton and Blue Springs.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Longest stretch
Turn left
36.6 mi · 00h 41m
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Clinton 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 Clinton to Blue Springs?
The road trip is about 65.5 miles (105.4 km) and usually takes 01h 17m 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?
Harrisonville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 35.2 miles from Clinton and 30.3 miles from Blue Springs.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 52.4 miles (84.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.1 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 3:54 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.71 one way or $17.42 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Clinton and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Blue Springs.
Stop Ideas Near Harrisonville
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 Harrisonville.
Lee's Summit
Independence
Union Station
Warrensburg
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Clinton and Blue Springs. Straight-line distance: 52.38 mi (84.29 km).
#1 Clinton
City in Missouri, United States
| Population | 9,043 |
| Coordinates | 38.3686300, -93.7782700 |
| Altitude | 245 |
| 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: 105 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 10m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 38m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 18m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 05m |
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $8.71 | $17.42 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $9.82 | $19.65 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $10.75 | $21.50 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $12.25 | $24.50 |
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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