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

The driving distance from Fulton, MO to Blue Springs, MO is about 137.6 miles (221.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 06m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 126 miles (202.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 12m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
137.55 mi
02h 06m
Flight
125.98 mi
202.74 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
125.98 mi
Kilometers
202.74 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
137.55 mi
Kilometers
221.36 km
Drive Time
02h 06m

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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 02h 06m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Blue Springs
Thu, Apr 23, 11:15 AM CDT
Return by in Fulton
Thu, Apr 23, 1:21 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fulton
2026-04-23T09:09
Arrive Blue Springs
Thu, Apr 23, 11:15 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 06m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:06 AM to 12:06 PM CDT

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

Leave by
2:18 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Fulton
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Nelson
MO

City in Saline County, Missouri, United States

From Fulton
66.7 mi
01h 03m
To Blue Springs
70.8 mi
01h 03m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 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 Fulton and Blue Springs.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Court Street

    7 m · 3 sec · Court Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West 4th Street

    2075 ft · 1 min · West 4th Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Martin Luther King Junior Drive

    10.2 mi · 14 min · Martin Luther King Junior Drive

  4. 4

    Continue straight

    1.3 km · 1 min

  5. 5

    Turn right

    3.5 mi · 5 min

  6. 6

    Take the ramp left toward I 70 West, US 40 West: Columbia

    1043 ft · 13 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

    8.4 mi · 10 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  8. 8

    Continue on Sheriff Roger I. Wilson Memorial Highway

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

  9. 9

    Continue on Highway Patrol Sgt. Benjamin Booth Memorial Highway

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

  10. 10

    Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

    1.8 mi · 2 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  11. 11

    Continue on U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway

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

  12. 12

    Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

    48.8 mi · 52 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  13. 13

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

    1157 ft · 25 sec

  14. 14

    Turn left

    2474 ft · 1 min

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Northwest R D Mize Road

    2573 ft · 1 min · Northwest R D Mize Road

  16. 16

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

    2596 ft · 1 min · Northwest 15th Street

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Southwest 15th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Fulton 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
17 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
59.1 mi · 43%
U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway
54.4 mi · 40%
Martin Luther King Junior Drive
11 mi · 8%
Sheriff Roger I. Wilson Memorial Highway
1.96 mi · 1%
Highway Patrol Sgt. Benjamin Booth Memorial High
1.56 mi · 1%
Northwest 15th Street
0.49 mi
Longest Stretch

U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway

Continue on U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway

54.4 mi · 00h 58m

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 06m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.6 mi
126 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Nelson
01h 03m from Fulton
Leave By
2:18 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Fulton 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 Fulton to Blue Springs?

The road trip is about 137.6 miles (221.4 km) and usually takes 02h 06m 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?

Nelson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 66.7 miles from Fulton and 70.8 miles from Blue Springs.

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

The direct path is about 126 miles (202.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.6 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 2:18 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.29 one way or $36.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 43.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Nelson

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

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

RAIL

Sedalia

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

Warrensburg

66 mi away
100 South Holden St.
RAIL

Jefferson City

88 mi away
101 Jefferson Street
RAIL

Lee's Summit

117 mi away
217 SW Main St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fulton and Blue Springs. Straight-line distance: 125.98 mi (202.74 km).

Fulton

#1 Fulton

City in and county seat of Callaway County, Missouri

Population12,549
Coordinates38.8467100, -91.9479600
Altitude233
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: Court Street (-91.948018, 38.846712)
End: Southwest 15th Street (-94.281571, 39.016949)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 221 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 34m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 26m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 45m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 17m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 57m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 42m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.85 gal
18.37 L · about $18.29
Round trip
$36.58
9.7 gal · 36.74 L
Estimated CO2
43.1 kg one way
Round trip: 86.2 kg / 190 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $18.29 $36.58
Mid-grade $4.25 $20.63 $41.25
Premium $4.65 $22.57 $45.14
Diesel $5.30 $25.72 $51.45

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 Fulton and Blue Springs. The current time is 09:09:50.

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.