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

The driving distance from Dallas, MO to Blue Springs, MO is about 21.7 miles (35 km), with a travel time of about 00h 27m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 18.1 miles (29.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 54m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
21.72 mi
00h 27m
Flight
18.07 mi
29.08 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
18.07 mi
Kilometers
29.08 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
21.72 mi
Kilometers
34.96 km
Drive Time
00h 27m

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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 00h 27m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Blue Springs
Thu, Apr 23, 1:22 AM CDT
Return by in Dallas
Thu, Apr 23, 1:50 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Dallas
2026-04-23T00:55
Arrive Blue Springs
Thu, Apr 23, 1:22 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 27m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:27 AM to 7:27 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:36 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Dallas
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

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
Unity Village
MO

Human settlement in Jackson County, Missouri, United States of America

From Dallas
10.9 mi
00h 13m
To Blue Springs
10.9 mi
00h 13m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Thursday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
14 to 20 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 Dallas and Blue Springs.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    29 m · 9 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right

    20 m · 7 sec

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Madison Avenue

    829 ft · 39 sec · Madison Avenue

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn right onto West 103rd Street

    1542 ft · 42 sec · West 103rd Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Wornall Road

    671 ft · 28 sec · Wornall Road

  6. 6

    Turn left onto I 435 East, US 50 East

    1153 ft · 20 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    2.7 mi · 3 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on I 470 East, US 50 East, I 49 South, US 71 South: Lee's Summit, Grandview, Joplin

    12.5 mi · 14 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward Woods Chapel Road

    794 ft · 18 sec

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Northeast Woods Chapel Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Northeast Woods Chapel Road

  11. 11

    Continue on Southwest Woods Chapel Road

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Southwest Woods Chapel Road

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Corporal M.E. Webster Memorial Parkway

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

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Southwest 15th Street

    2752 ft · 1 min · Southwest 15th Street

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Southwest 15th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Dallas 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
14 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
64.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 470 East
12.5 mi · 57%
I 435 East
2.92 mi · 13%
Southwest Woods Chapel Road
2.22 mi · 10%
Corporal M.E. Webster Memorial Parkway
1.52 mi · 7%
Northeast Woods Chapel Road
1.3 mi · 6%
Southwest 15th Street
0.52 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 470 East

Keep slight right to continue on I 470 East, US 50 East, I 49 South, US 71 South: Lee's Summit, Grandview, Joplin

12.5 mi · 00h 14m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 27m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.6 mi
18.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Unity Village
00h 13m from Dallas
Leave By
7:36 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Dallas 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 Dallas to Blue Springs?

The road trip is about 21.7 miles (35 km) and usually takes 00h 27m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Unity Village is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.9 miles from Dallas and 10.9 miles from Blue Springs.

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

The direct path is about 18.1 miles (29.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.6 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:36 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.90 one way or $5.81 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Unity Village

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Unity Village and the surrounding midpoint area.
Negro Leagues Baseball Museum
Scenic stop 13.6 mi away

Negro Leagues Baseball Museum

Kansas City , MO
1616 E 18th St, Kansas City, MO 64108
Rating 4.8/5 1,825 reviews Tourist attraction,National museum
Vesper Hall
Meeting point 9.7 mi away

Vesper Hall

Blue Springs , MO
400 NW Vesper St, Blue Springs, MO 64014
Rating 4.6/5 15 reviews City Hall,City government office
Country Club Plaza
Nearby stop 12.3 mi away

Country Club Plaza

Kansas City , MO
4706 Broadway Blvd, Kansas City, MO 64112, United States
Rating 4.5/5 9,627 reviews Shopping mall
Leawood Community Center
Scenic stop 12.4 mi away

Leawood Community Center

Leawood , KS
4800 Town Center Dr, Leawood, KS 66211
Rating 4.7/5 12 reviews Tourist attraction,Recreation center,Park

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Unity Village.

RAIL

Lee's Summit

5 mi away
217 SW Main St.
RAIL

Independence

15 mi away
600 South Grand Ave.
RAIL

Union Station

22 mi away
30 West Pershing Rd.
RAIL

Warrensburg

61 mi away
100 South Holden St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Dallas and Blue Springs. Straight-line distance: 18.07 mi (29.08 km).

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#1 Dallas

Dallas is a place in Missouri, United States.

Population0
Coordinates38.9397300, -94.6030100
Altitude254
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: (-94.602904, 38.93973)
End: Southwest 15th Street (-94.281571, 39.016949)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 35 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 43m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 32m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 26m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 21m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 18m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 16m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.77 gal
2.9 L · about $2.90
Round trip
$5.81
1.54 gal · 5.8 L
Estimated CO2
6.8 kg one way
Round trip: 13.7 kg / 30 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $2.90 $5.81
Mid-grade $4.25 $3.27 $6.55
Premium $4.65 $3.58 $7.17
Diesel $5.30 $4.08 $8.17

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 Dallas and Blue Springs. The current time is 00:55:49.

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.