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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
65.47 mi
01h 17m
Flight
52.38 mi
84.29 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
52.38 mi
Kilometers
84.29 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
65.47 mi
Kilometers
105.36 km
Drive Time
01h 17m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 17m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Blue Springs
Thu, Apr 23, 10:42 AM CDT
Return by in Clinton
Thu, Apr 23, 12:00 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Clinton
2026-04-23T09:25
Arrive Blue Springs
Thu, Apr 23, 10:42 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 17m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:18 AM to 11:18 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:54 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Clinton
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Harrisonville
MO

City in Cass County, Missouri, United States

From Clinton
35.2 mi
00h 38m
To Blue Springs
30.3 mi
00h 38m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Thursday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 18 mph S
Destination
76°F
Thursday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
14 to 18 mph S

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.

  1. 1

    Start on South Washington Street

    96 m · 16 sec · South Washington Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West Jefferson Street

    145 m · 26 sec · West Jefferson Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto South Main Street

    940 ft · 28 sec · South Main Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto East Green Street

    607 ft · 28 sec · East Green Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto North 2nd Street

    1.2 mi · 3 min · North 2nd Street

  6. 6

    Turn left

    36.6 mi · 41 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 49 North, US 71 North, MO 7 North: Kansas City

    3.3 mi · 4 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward MO 291 North: Lee's Summit

    817 ft · 17 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on MO 291 North: Lee's Summit

    74 m · 6 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    8.3 mi · 12 min

  11. 11

    Turn slight left

    8.5 mi · 12 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward US 50 East, MO 291 North: Sedalia

    2911 ft · 53 sec

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward MO 291 North: Independence, Hamblen Road

    1191 ft · 37 sec

  14. 14

    Turn left

    91 m · 7 sec

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    5.4 mi · 8 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward Woods Chapel Road

    794 ft · 18 sec

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Northeast Woods Chapel Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Northeast Woods Chapel Road

  18. 18

    Continue on Southwest Woods Chapel Road

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Southwest Woods Chapel Road

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Corporal M.E. Webster Memorial Parkway

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Corporal M.E. Webster Memorial Parkway

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Southwest 15th Street

    2752 ft · 1 min · Southwest 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 Clinton and Blue Springs.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
21 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
1 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
32.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
MO 291 North
14.1 mi · 22%
I 49 North
3.28 mi · 5%
Southwest Woods Chapel Road
2.22 mi · 3%
Corporal M.E. Webster Memorial Parkway
1.52 mi · 2%
Northeast Woods Chapel Road
1.3 mi · 2%
North 2nd Street
1.16 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 17m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.1 mi
52.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Harrisonville
00h 38m from Clinton
Leave By
3:54 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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.

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

RAIL

Lee's Summit

29 mi away
217 SW Main St.
RAIL

Independence

49 mi away
600 South Grand Ave.
RAIL

Union Station

52 mi away
30 West Pershing Rd.
RAIL

Warrensburg

54 mi away
100 South Holden St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Clinton and Blue Springs. Straight-line distance: 52.38 mi (84.29 km).

Clinton

#1 Clinton

City in Missouri, United States

Population9,043
Coordinates38.3686300, -93.7782700
Altitude245
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: South Washington Street (-93.777908, 38.368619)
End: Southwest 15th Street (-94.281571, 39.016949)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 105 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
2.31 gal
8.74 L · about $8.71
Round trip
$17.42
4.62 gal · 17.48 L
Estimated CO2
20.5 kg one way
Round trip: 41.1 kg / 91 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Missouri · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Clinton and Blue Springs. The current time is 09:25:02.

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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.