How far is Kansas City, MO from Blue Springs, MO?
The driving distance from Kansas City, MO to Blue Springs, MO is about 19.8 miles (31.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 23m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 16.9 miles (27.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 47m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
Reverse, save, or send this route
This is an easy same-day return drive. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.
This is an easy same-day return drive.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 00h 23m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Jackson County, Missouri, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Kansas City and Blue Springs.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kansas City and Blue Springs.
-
1
Start on Oak Street
6 m · 5 sec · Oak Street
-
2
Turn right onto East 12th Street
1308 ft · 42 sec · East 12th Street
-
3
Turn right onto Charlotte Street
145 m · 12 sec · Charlotte Street
-
4
Take the ramp straight toward I 70 East, US 40 East
1164 ft · 28 sec
-
5
Merge slight left onto George Brett Super Highway
6.9 mi · 9 min · George Brett Super Highway
-
6
Continue on Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
2.9 mi · 3 min · Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
-
7
Continue on Clifton J. Scott Memorial Highway
1.8 mi · 2 min · Clifton J. Scott Memorial Highway
-
8
Continue on Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
2.6 mi · 3 min · Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
-
9
Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
1.5 mi · 2 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
-
10
Take the exit slight right toward Woods Chapel Road, Lake Tapawingo
1176 ft · 29 sec
-
11
Turn straight onto Northwest Woods Chapel Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · Northwest Woods Chapel Road
-
12
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Southwest Walnut Street
52 m · 4 sec · Southwest Walnut Street
-
13
Exit the roundabout onto Southwest Walnut Street
1.6 km · 2 min · Southwest Walnut Street
-
14
Turn left onto Southwest 15th Street
16 m · 2 sec · Southwest 15th Street
-
15
Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Southwest 15th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Kansas City 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.
George Brett Super Highway
Merge slight left onto George Brett Super Highway
6.92 mi · 00h 09m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Mostly Sunny leaving Kansas City 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 Kansas City to Blue Springs?
The road trip is about 19.8 miles (31.8 km) and usually takes 00h 23m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Raytown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.4 miles from Kansas City and 10.4 miles from Blue Springs.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 16.9 miles (27.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.9 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:42 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.64 one way or $5.28 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Kansas City and Mostly Sunny near Blue Springs.
Stop Ideas Near Raytown
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Negro Leagues Baseball Museum
Vesper Hall
Country Club Plaza
Overlook at Quality Hill
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Raytown.
Independence
Lee's Summit
Union Station
Lawrence
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Kansas City and Blue Springs. Straight-line distance: 16.93 mi (27.24 km).
#1 Kansas City
The third most populous city in Missouri and the center of the Kansas City metropolitan area.
| Population | 495,327 |
| Coordinates | 39.0997300, -94.5785700 |
| Altitude | 274 |
| 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: 32 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 14m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.77 | $2.64 | $5.28 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $2.98 | $5.95 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $3.26 | $6.52 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $3.71 | $7.43 |
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 22, 2026
Distance to Other Cities
Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.