How far is Dardenne Prairie, MO from Blue Springs, MO?

The driving distance from Dardenne Prairie, MO to Blue Springs, MO is about 198.4 miles (319.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 59m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 191.8 miles (308.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 58m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
198.42 mi
02h 59m
Flight
191.8 mi
308.67 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
191.8 mi
Kilometers
308.67 km
Flight Time
00h 23m

Driving Distance

Road route
198.42 mi
Kilometers
319.32 km
Drive Time
02h 59m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 59m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Blue Springs
Wed, Apr 15, 2:26 PM CDT
Return by in Dardenne Prairie
Wed, Apr 15, 5:25 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Dardenne Prairie
2026-04-15T11:27
Arrive Blue Springs
Wed, Apr 15, 2:26 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 59m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:59 AM to 12:59 PM CDT

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

Leave by
12:32 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Dardenne Prairie
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Rocheport
MO

City in Missouri, United States

From Dardenne Prairie
99.1 mi
01h 29m
To Blue Springs
99.4 mi
01h 29m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Today

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 9:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 14 mph SW
Destination
78°F
Today

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 9:00 AM CDT
Wind
18 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Dardenne Prairie and Blue Springs.

  1. 1

    Start on Rembrandt Drive

    1199 ft · 58 sec · Rembrandt Drive

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Feise Road

    2294 ft · 1 min · Feise Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Bryan Road

    1822 ft · 42 sec · Bryan Road

  4. 4

    Turn right onto MO 364 West

    999 ft · 25 sec

  5. 5

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward MO 364 West

    34 m · 3 sec

  6. 6

    Exit the roundabout onto MO 364 West

    727 ft · 10 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    1.4 mi · 2 min

  8. 8

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

    3064 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Avenue of the Saints

    3.8 mi · 4 min · Avenue of the Saints

  10. 10

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

    3047 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

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

  12. 12

    Continue on Sheriff Roger I. Wilson Memorial Highway

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

  13. 13

    Continue on Highway Patrol Sgt. Benjamin Booth Memorial Highway

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

  14. 14

    Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

    1.8 mi · 2 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  15. 15

    Continue on U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway

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

  16. 16

    Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

    48.8 mi · 52 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  17. 17

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

    1157 ft · 25 sec

  18. 18

    Turn left

    2474 ft · 1 min

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Northwest R D Mize Road

    2573 ft · 1 min · Northwest R D Mize Road

  20. 20

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

    2596 ft · 1 min · Northwest 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 Dardenne Prairie 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
21 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
80.7 mi · 41%
U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway
54.4 mi · 27%
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
50.6 mi · 26%
Avenue of the Saints
3.84 mi · 2%
Sheriff Roger I. Wilson Memorial Highway
1.96 mi · 1%
MO 364 West
1.71 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 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
02h 59m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.6 mi
191.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Rocheport
01h 29m from Dardenne Prairie
Leave By
12:32 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Dardenne Prairie and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Blue Springs.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Dardenne Prairie to Blue Springs?

The road trip is about 198.4 miles (319.3 km) and usually takes 02h 59m 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?

Rocheport is a useful midpoint, sitting about 99.1 miles from Dardenne Prairie and 99.4 miles from Blue Springs.

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

The direct path is about 191.8 miles (308.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.6 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:32 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.40 one way or $52.79 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 62.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Dardenne Prairie and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Blue Springs.

Stop Ideas Near Rocheport

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

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

RAIL

Jefferson City

56 mi away
101 Jefferson Street
RAIL

Sedalia

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

Hermann

103 mi away
Wharf & Gutenberg Sts.
RAIL

Warrensburg

105 mi away
100 South Holden St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Dardenne Prairie and Blue Springs. Straight-line distance: 191.8 mi (308.67 km).

Dardenne Prairie

#1 Dardenne Prairie

City in Saint Charles County, Missouri, United States

Population13,397
Coordinates38.7695000, -90.7290200
Altitude187
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: Rembrandt Drive (-90.729291, 38.769488)
End: Southwest 15th Street (-94.281571, 39.016949)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 319 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 36m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 57m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 58m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 18m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 50m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7 gal
26.5 L · about $26.40
Round trip
$52.79
14 gal · 53 L
Estimated CO2
62.2 kg one way
Round trip: 124.4 kg / 274 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $26.40 $52.79
Mid-grade $4.25 $29.77 $59.54
Premium $4.65 $32.58 $65.16
Diesel $5.30 $37.13 $74.26

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Dardenne Prairie and Blue Springs. The current time is 11:27:45.

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.