How far is Excelsior Springs, MO from Blue Springs, MO?
The driving distance from Excelsior Springs, MO to Blue Springs, MO is about 33.9 miles (54.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 47m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 22.4 miles (36.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 47m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Jackson 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 Excelsior Springs and Blue Springs.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Excelsior Springs and Blue Springs.
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Start on South Thompson Avenue
32 m · 11 sec · South Thompson Avenue
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Turn sharp right onto Saint Louis Avenue
42 m · 7 sec · Saint Louis Avenue
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Continue on Saint Louis Avenue
3.1 mi · 7 min · Saint Louis Avenue
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Continue straight
1.3 mi · 3 min
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Turn left
4.1 mi · 6 min
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Turn right
7.7 mi · 10 min
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Turn left onto MO 291 South: Independence
849 ft · 25 sec
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Merge slight left
10.1 mi · 15 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 70 East: Saint Louis
1748 ft · 50 sec
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Merge slight left onto Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
1.5 mi · 2 min · Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
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Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
1.5 mi · 2 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward Woods Chapel Road, Lake Tapawingo
1176 ft · 29 sec
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Turn straight onto Northwest Woods Chapel Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · Northwest Woods Chapel Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Southwest Walnut Street
52 m · 4 sec · Southwest Walnut Street
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Exit the roundabout onto Southwest Walnut Street
1.6 km · 2 min · Southwest Walnut Street
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Turn left onto Southwest 15th Street
16 m · 2 sec · Southwest 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 Excelsior Springs and Blue Springs.
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.
MO 291 South
Merge slight left
10.1 mi · 00h 15m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Excelsior Springs and Mostly Sunny near Blue Springs.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Excelsior Springs to Blue Springs?
The road trip is about 33.9 miles (54.6 km) and usually takes 00h 47m 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?
River Bend is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.2 miles from Excelsior Springs and 17.8 miles from Blue Springs.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 22.4 miles (36.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.5 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:54 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.53 one way or $9.05 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Excelsior Springs and Mostly Sunny near Blue Springs.
Stop Ideas Near River Bend
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Negro Leagues Baseball Museum
Vesper Hall
St. Louis - Kansas City Carpenters Regional Council
Overlook at Quality Hill
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to River Bend.
Independence
Union Station
Lee's Summit
Warrensburg
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Excelsior Springs and Blue Springs. Straight-line distance: 22.46 mi (36.15 km).
#1 Excelsior Springs
City in Clay County, Missouri, United States
| Population | 11,833 |
| Coordinates | 39.3391700, -94.2260600 |
| Altitude | 239 |
| 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: 55 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 07m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 25m |
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 | $4.53 | $9.05 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $5.10 | $10.21 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $5.58 | $11.17 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $6.36 | $12.73 |
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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