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

The driving distance from Jennings, MO to Blue Springs, MO is about 224.7 miles (361.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 22m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 217.3 miles (349.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 45m 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
224.69 mi
03h 22m
Flight
217.28 mi
349.68 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
217.28 mi
Kilometers
349.68 km
Flight Time
00h 26m

Driving Distance

Road route
224.69 mi
Kilometers
361.6 km
Drive Time
03h 22m

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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 03h 22m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Blue Springs
Tue, May 12, 9:49 PM CDT
Return by in Jennings
Wed, May 13, 1:12 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Jennings
2026-05-12T18:27
Arrive Blue Springs
Tue, May 12, 9:49 PM CDT
Route Timing
03h 22m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:23 AM to 11:23 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
10:14 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Jennings
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
Columbia
MO

The most populous city in the state of Missouri.

From Jennings
112.2 mi
01h 41m
To Blue Springs
112.5 mi
01h 41m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 14 mph SW
Destination
85°F
Tuesday

Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 16 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Jennings Station Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Jennings Station Road

  2. 2

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 70 West: Wentzville

    1402 ft · 22 sec

  3. 3

    Merge slight left

    221.9 mi · 4 hr 13 min

  4. 4

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

    1157 ft · 25 sec

  5. 5

    Turn left

    2474 ft · 1 min

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Northwest R D Mize Road

    2573 ft · 1 min · Northwest R D Mize Road

  7. 7

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

    2596 ft · 1 min · Northwest 15th Street

  8. 8

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Southwest 15th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Jennings 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
8 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
3.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 70 West
222 mi · 99%
Jennings Station Road
1.1 mi
Northwest 15th Street
0.49 mi
Northwest R D Mize Road
0.49 mi
MO 7
0.22 mi
Longest Stretch

I 70 West

Merge slight left

222 mi · 04h 13m

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 22m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.4 mi
217.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Columbia
01h 41m from Jennings
Leave By
10:14 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Jennings and Sunny then Slight 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 Jennings to Blue Springs?

The road trip is about 224.7 miles (361.6 km) and usually takes 03h 22m 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?

Columbia is a useful midpoint, sitting about 112.2 miles from Jennings and 112.5 miles from Blue Springs.

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

The direct path is about 217.3 miles (349.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.4 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 10:14 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.90 one way or $59.81 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 70.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Columbia

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

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

RAIL

Jefferson City

44 mi away
101 Jefferson Street
RAIL

Sedalia

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

Hermann

83 mi away
Wharf & Gutenberg Sts.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Jennings and Blue Springs. Straight-line distance: 217.28 mi (349.68 km).

Jennings

#1 Jennings

City in St.

Population14,644
Coordinates38.7192200, -90.2603900
Altitude158
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: Jennings Station Road (-90.260094, 38.718967)
End: Southwest 15th Street (-94.281571, 39.016949)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 362 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 29m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 37m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 29m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 44m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 12m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 48m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.93 gal
30.01 L · about $29.90
Round trip
$59.81
15.86 gal · 60.02 L
Estimated CO2
70.5 kg one way
Round trip: 140.9 kg / 311 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $29.90 $59.81
Mid-grade $4.25 $33.73 $67.45
Premium $4.65 $36.91 $73.81
Diesel $5.30 $42.06 $84.12

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 12, 2026

There is no time difference between Jennings and Blue Springs. The current time is 18:27:24.

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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.