How far is De Soto, MO from Blue Springs, MO?
The driving distance from De Soto, MO to Blue Springs, MO is about 259.7 miles (418 km), with a travel time of about 04h 01m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 210.2 miles (338.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 02m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 01m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Callaway County, Missouri, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between De Soto and Blue Springs.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between De Soto and Blue Springs.
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Start on Easton Street
133 m · 24 sec · Easton Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto North Main Street
1.4 mi · 2 min · North Main Street
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At the end of the road, turn left
1.5 mi · 2 min
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At the end of the road, turn right
124 m · 6 sec
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Continue straight
3.8 mi · 5 min
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Turn left
1894 ft · 36 sec
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Continue on MO 21 North: Saint Louis
19.7 mi · 23 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MO 141: Arnold, Fenton
1384 ft · 24 sec
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Turn left
4 mi · 6 min
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Keep slight left to continue on MO 141
11.3 mi · 18 min · MO 141
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Take the exit slight left toward I 64 West, US 40 West, US 61 North: Wentzville
41 m · 7 sec
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Turn left onto I 64 West, US 40 West, US 61 North: Wentzville
1812 ft · 44 sec
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Merge slight left onto Avenue of the Saints
22.1 mi · 27 min · Avenue of the Saints
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Take the exit slight left toward I 70 West, US 40 West: Kansas City
3047 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
80.7 mi · 1 hr 35 min · Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
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Continue on Sheriff Roger I. Wilson Memorial Highway
2 mi · 2 min · Sheriff Roger I. Wilson Memorial Highway
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Continue on Highway Patrol Sgt. Benjamin Booth Memorial Highway
1.6 mi · 2 min · Highway Patrol Sgt. Benjamin Booth Memorial Highway
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Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
1.8 mi · 2 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
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Continue on U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway
54.4 mi · 58 min · U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway
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Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
48.8 mi · 52 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward MO 7: Blue Springs, Lake Lotawana
1157 ft · 25 sec
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Turn left
2474 ft · 1 min
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Turn right onto Northwest R D Mize Road
2573 ft · 1 min · Northwest R D Mize Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Northwest 15th Street
2596 ft · 1 min · Northwest 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 De Soto and Blue Springs.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving De Soto 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 De Soto to Blue Springs?
The road trip is about 259.7 miles (418 km) and usually takes 04h 01m 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?
Kingdom City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 127.9 miles from De Soto and 131.8 miles from Blue Springs.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 210.2 miles (338.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 49.5 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 8:58 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $34.54 one way or $69.08 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 81.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around De Soto and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Blue Springs.
Stop Ideas Near Kingdom City
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 Kingdom City.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between De Soto and Blue Springs. Straight-line distance: 210.2 mi (338.28 km).
#1 De Soto
City in Jefferson County, Missouri
| Population | 6,340 |
| Coordinates | 38.1395000, -90.5551300 |
| Altitude | 160 |
| 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: 418 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 39m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 29m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 11m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 19m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 42m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 14m |
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 | $34.54 | $69.08 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $38.96 | $77.91 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $42.63 | $85.26 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $48.58 | $97.17 |
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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