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

The driving distance from Fredericktown, MO to Blue Springs, MO is about 306 miles (492.4 km), with a travel time of about 04h 48m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 238.5 miles (383.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 37m 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
305.99 mi
04h 48m
Flight
238.51 mi
383.85 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
238.51 mi
Kilometers
383.85 km
Flight Time
00h 28m

Driving Distance

Road route
305.99 mi
Kilometers
492.44 km
Drive Time
04h 48m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 48m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Blue Springs
Thu, Apr 23, 10:59 AM CDT
Return by in Fredericktown
Thu, Apr 23, 3:48 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fredericktown
2026-04-23T06:11
Arrive Blue Springs
Thu, Apr 23, 10:59 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 48m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:49 AM to 12:49 PM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
7:22 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Fredericktown
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
New Florence
MO

City in Missouri, United States

From Fredericktown
152.8 mi
02h 24m
To Blue Springs
153.2 mi
02h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 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 Fredericktown and Blue Springs.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Main Street

    13 m · 3 sec · East Main Street

  2. 2

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Court Square

    82 m · 9 sec · West Main Street

  3. 3

    Exit the rotary onto West Main Street

    1.2 mi · 3 min · West Main Street

  4. 4

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward the route

    47 m · 3 sec

  5. 5

    Exit the roundabout

    1755 ft · 39 sec

  6. 6

    Take the ramp right toward US 67 North: Farmington

    1330 ft · 32 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    51.6 mi · 59 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight right

    1750 ft · 27 sec

  9. 9

    Take the exit straight toward I 55 North: Saint Louis

    1735 ft · 49 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    20.5 mi · 22 min

  11. 11

    Continue on Rosa Parks Highway

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Rosa Parks Highway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 270 West, I 255 East: Kansas City, Chicago

    1279 ft · 27 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on I 270 West: Kansas City

    118 m · 8 sec

  14. 14

    Continue on I 270 West

    1.2 km · 1 min

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    11.5 mi · 14 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward I 64, US 40, US 61: Wentzville, Saint Louis

    705 ft · 17 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on I 64 West, US 40 West, US 61 North: Wentzville

    2009 ft · 49 sec

  18. 18

    Continue on I 64 West, US 40 West, US 61 North: Wentzville

    674 ft · 10 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left onto Avenue of the Saints

    25.4 mi · 31 min · Avenue of the Saints

  20. 20

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

    3047 ft · 1 min

  21. 21

    Merge slight left onto Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

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

  22. 22

    Continue on Sheriff Roger I. Wilson Memorial Highway

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

  23. 23

    Continue on Highway Patrol Sgt. Benjamin Booth Memorial Highway

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

  24. 24

    Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

    1.8 mi · 2 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  25. 25

    Continue on U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway

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

  26. 26

    Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

    48.8 mi · 52 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  27. 27

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

    1157 ft · 25 sec

  28. 28

    Turn left

    2474 ft · 1 min

  29. 29

    Turn right onto Northwest R D Mize Road

    2573 ft · 1 min · Northwest R D Mize Road

  30. 30

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

    2596 ft · 1 min · Northwest 15th Street

  31. 31

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Southwest 15th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Fredericktown and Blue Springs.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
31 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
15
5 merges, 10 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
80.7 mi · 26%
U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway
54.4 mi · 18%
US 67 North
52.1 mi · 17%
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
50.6 mi · 17%
Avenue of the Saints
25.4 mi · 8%
I 55 North
20.9 mi · 7%
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
04h 48m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+67.5 mi
238.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
New Florence
02h 24m from Fredericktown
Leave By
7:22 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Fredericktown 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 Fredericktown to Blue Springs?

The road trip is about 306 miles (492.4 km) and usually takes 04h 48m 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?

New Florence is a useful midpoint, sitting about 152.8 miles from Fredericktown and 153.2 miles from Blue Springs.

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

The direct path is about 238.5 miles (383.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 67.5 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 7:22 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $40.73 one way or $81.45 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 96 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Fredericktown and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Blue Springs.

Stop Ideas Near New Florence

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

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

RAIL

Hermann

23 mi away
Wharf & Gutenberg Sts.
RAIL

Washington

54 mi away
301 West Front St.
RAIL

Jefferson City

73 mi away
101 Jefferson Street
RAIL

Kirkwood

97 mi away
110 West Argonne Dr.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fredericktown and Blue Springs. Straight-line distance: 238.51 mi (383.85 km).

Fredericktown

#1 Fredericktown

City in and the county seat of Madison County, Missouri, United States

Population4,005
Coordinates37.5597800, -90.2940100
Altitude226
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: East Main Street (-90.294011, 37.559693)
End: Southwest 15th Street (-94.281571, 39.016949)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 492 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 11m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 39m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 07m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 05m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 22m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 49m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.8 gal
40.87 L · about $40.73
Round trip
$81.45
21.6 gal · 81.74 L
Estimated CO2
96 kg one way
Round trip: 192 kg / 423 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $40.73 $81.45
Mid-grade $4.25 $45.93 $91.86
Premium $4.65 $50.26 $100.53
Diesel $5.30 $57.28 $114.57

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 Fredericktown and Blue Springs. The current time is 06:11:17.

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.