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

The driving distance from Hillsboro, MO to Blue Springs, MO is about 248.1 miles (399.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 57m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 207.9 miles (334.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 55m 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
248.03 mi
03h 57m
Flight
207.91 mi
334.6 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
207.91 mi
Kilometers
334.6 km
Flight Time
00h 25m

Driving Distance

Road route
248.03 mi
Kilometers
399.16 km
Drive Time
03h 57m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 57m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Blue Springs
Sun, May 31, 7:36 AM CDT
Return by in Hillsboro
Sun, May 31, 11:34 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hillsboro
2026-05-31T03:38
Arrive Blue Springs
Sun, May 31, 7:36 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 57m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:58 AM to 11:58 AM CDT

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

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

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
Kingdom City
MO

Human settlement in Callaway County, Missouri, United States of America

From Hillsboro
123.8 mi
01h 58m
To Blue Springs
124.1 mi
01h 58m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Sunday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
3 mph SE
Destination
86°F
Sunday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Old State Highway 21

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Old State Highway 21

  2. 2

    Turn left

    53 m · 3 sec

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight right toward MO 21 North: Saint Louis

    1797 ft · 24 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Highway

    17.1 mi · 20 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward MO 141: Arnold, Fenton

    1384 ft · 24 sec

  6. 6

    Turn left

    4 mi · 6 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on MO 141

    11.3 mi · 18 min · MO 141

  8. 8

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

    41 m · 7 sec

  9. 9

    Turn left onto I 64 West, US 40 West, US 61 North: Wentzville

    1812 ft · 44 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Avenue of the Saints

    22.1 mi · 27 min · Avenue of the Saints

  11. 11

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

    3047 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

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

  13. 13

    Continue on Sheriff Roger I. Wilson Memorial Highway

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

  14. 14

    Continue on Highway Patrol Sgt. Benjamin Booth Memorial Highway

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

  15. 15

    Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

    1.8 mi · 2 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  16. 16

    Continue on U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway

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

  17. 17

    Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

    48.8 mi · 52 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  18. 18

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

    1157 ft · 25 sec

  19. 19

    Turn left

    2474 ft · 1 min

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Northwest R D Mize Road

    2573 ft · 1 min · Northwest R D Mize Road

  21. 21

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

    2596 ft · 1 min · Northwest 15th Street

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Southwest 15th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Hillsboro 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
22 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
80.7 mi · 33%
U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway
54.4 mi · 22%
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
50.6 mi · 20%
Avenue of the Saints
22.1 mi · 9%
Veterans Memorial Highway
17.1 mi · 7%
MO 141
11.5 mi · 5%
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
03h 57m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+40.2 mi
207.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Kingdom City
01h 58m from Hillsboro
Leave By
9:04 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Hillsboro 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 Hillsboro to Blue Springs?

The road trip is about 248.1 miles (399.2 km) and usually takes 03h 57m 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 123.8 miles from Hillsboro and 124.1 miles from Blue Springs.

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

The direct path is about 207.9 miles (334.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 40.2 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 9:04 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $33.00 one way or $65.99 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 77.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Hillsboro 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.

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

RAIL

Jefferson City

46 mi away
101 Jefferson Street
RAIL

Hermann

52 mi away
Wharf & Gutenberg Sts.
RAIL

Washington

91 mi away
301 West Front St.
RAIL

Sedalia

115 mi away
100 block of Main Street, through parking lot

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hillsboro and Blue Springs. Straight-line distance: 207.91 mi (334.6 km).

Hillsboro

#1 Hillsboro

City in Missouri, United States

Population3,355
Coordinates38.2322800, -90.5629000
Altitude242
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: Old State Highway 21 (-90.562747, 38.232276)
End: Southwest 15th Street (-94.281571, 39.016949)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 399 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 15m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 12m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 57m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 08m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 32m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 05m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.75 gal
33.13 L · about $33.00
Round trip
$65.99
17.5 gal · 66.26 L
Estimated CO2
77.8 kg one way
Round trip: 155.5 kg / 343 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $33.00 $65.99
Mid-grade $4.25 $37.21 $74.43
Premium $4.65 $40.72 $81.45
Diesel $5.30 $46.41 $92.82

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 · May 31, 2026

There is no time difference between Hillsboro and Blue Springs. The current time is 03:38:41.

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.