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

The driving distance from Cottleville, MO to Blue Springs, MO is about 203.3 miles (327.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 03m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 196 miles (315.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 07m 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
203.34 mi
03h 03m
Flight
195.99 mi
315.42 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
195.99 mi
Kilometers
315.42 km
Flight Time
00h 23m

Driving Distance

Road route
203.34 mi
Kilometers
327.24 km
Drive Time
03h 03m

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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 03m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Blue Springs
Wed, Apr 29, 1:26 PM CDT
Return by in Cottleville
Wed, Apr 29, 4:30 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cottleville
2026-04-29T10:23
Arrive Blue Springs
Wed, Apr 29, 1:26 PM CDT
Route Timing
03h 03m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:04 AM to 11:04 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
10:52 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Cottleville
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
Huntsdale
MO

Human settlement in Missouri, United States of America

From Cottleville
101.5 mi
01h 31m
To Blue Springs
101.8 mi
01h 31m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
48°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 29 3:00 AM CDT
Wind
7 mph N
Destination
43°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Wed, Apr 29 3:00 AM CDT
Wind
6 mph NNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    27 m · 6 sec · Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Oak Street

    57 m · 9 sec · Oak Street

  3. 3

    Turn right

    130 m · 14 sec

  4. 4

    Continue on Motherhead Road

    1308 ft · 50 sec · Motherhead Road

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Gutermuth Road

    1.3 km · 2 min · Gutermuth Road

  6. 6

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    47 m · 9 sec

  7. 7

    Exit the roundabout

    49 m · 7 sec

  8. 8

    Take the ramp slight right toward MO 364 West

    1227 ft · 30 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    6.2 mi · 8 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 64 West, US 40 West, US 61 North: Wentzville

    3064 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Avenue of the Saints

    3.8 mi · 4 min · Avenue of the Saints

  12. 12

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

    3047 ft · 1 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

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

  14. 14

    Continue on Sheriff Roger I. Wilson Memorial Highway

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

  15. 15

    Continue on Highway Patrol Sgt. Benjamin Booth Memorial Highway

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

  16. 16

    Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

    1.8 mi · 2 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  17. 17

    Continue on U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway

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

  18. 18

    Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

    48.8 mi · 52 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  19. 19

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

    1157 ft · 25 sec

  20. 20

    Turn left

    2474 ft · 1 min

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Northwest R D Mize Road

    2573 ft · 1 min · Northwest R D Mize Road

  22. 22

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

    2596 ft · 1 min · Northwest 15th Street

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Southwest 15th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Cottleville 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
23 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
3 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
80.7 mi · 40%
U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway
54.4 mi · 27%
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
50.6 mi · 25%
MO 364 West
6.39 mi · 3%
Avenue of the Saints
3.84 mi · 2%
Sheriff Roger I. Wilson Memorial Highway
1.96 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 03m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.3 mi
196 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Huntsdale
01h 31m from Cottleville
Leave By
10:52 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Cottleville and Mostly Clear near Blue Springs.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Cottleville to Blue Springs?

The road trip is about 203.3 miles (327.2 km) and usually takes 03h 03m 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?

Huntsdale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 101.5 miles from Cottleville and 101.8 miles from Blue Springs.

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

The direct path is about 196 miles (315.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.3 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 10:52 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.04 one way or $54.08 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 63.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Cottleville and Mostly Clear near Blue Springs.

Stop Ideas Near Huntsdale

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

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

RAIL

Jefferson City

45 mi away
101 Jefferson Street
RAIL

Sedalia

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

Hermann

93 mi away
Wharf & Gutenberg Sts.
RAIL

Warrensburg

111 mi away
100 South Holden St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Cottleville and Blue Springs. Straight-line distance: 195.99 mi (315.42 km).

Cottleville

#1 Cottleville

City in Saint Charles County, Missouri, United States

Population5,925
Coordinates38.7461600, -90.6540100
Altitude151
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: (-90.653805, 38.746137)
End: Southwest 15th Street (-94.281571, 39.016949)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 327 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 46m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 05m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 03m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 23m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 54m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 32m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.17 gal
27.16 L · about $27.04
Round trip
$54.08
14.34 gal · 54.32 L
Estimated CO2
63.7 kg one way
Round trip: 127.4 kg / 281 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $27.04 $54.08
Mid-grade $4.25 $30.49 $60.99
Premium $4.65 $33.37 $66.74
Diesel $5.30 $38.03 $76.06

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 29, 2026

There is no time difference between Cottleville and Blue Springs. The current time is 10:23:03.

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.