How far is Kearney, MO from Blue Springs, MO?
The driving distance from Kearney, MO to Blue Springs, MO is about 38 miles (61.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 40m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 24.6 miles (39.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 20m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Jackson County, Missouri, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Kearney and Blue Springs.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kearney and Blue Springs.
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Start on South Jefferson Street
14 m · 3 sec · South Jefferson Street
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Turn left
3068 ft · 1 min
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Turn left
777 ft · 19 sec
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Merge slight left onto Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
5.6 mi · 6 min · Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
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Take the exit slight right
1274 ft · 34 sec
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Plattsburg Road
552 ft · 11 sec · Plattsburg Road
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Continue on Lightborne Road
820 ft · 16 sec · Lightborne Road
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Continue on Lightburne Street
2.7 mi · 5 min · Lightburne Street
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Continue on South Leonard Street
1 km · 2 min · South Leonard Street
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Take the ramp left
45 m · 3 sec
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Merge slight right
14 mi · 21 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 70 East: Saint Louis
1748 ft · 50 sec
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Merge slight left onto Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
1.5 mi · 2 min · Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
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Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
1.5 mi · 2 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward Woods Chapel Road, Lake Tapawingo
1176 ft · 29 sec
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Turn straight onto Northwest Woods Chapel Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · Northwest Woods Chapel Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Southwest Walnut Street
52 m · 4 sec · Southwest Walnut Street
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Exit the roundabout onto Southwest Walnut Street
1.6 km · 2 min · Southwest Walnut Street
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Turn left onto Southwest 15th Street
16 m · 2 sec · Southwest 15th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Southwest 15th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Kearney 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.
South Leonard Street
Merge slight right
14 mi · 00h 21m
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.
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Kearney and 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 Kearney to Blue Springs?
The road trip is about 38 miles (61.2 km) and usually takes 00h 40m 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?
River Bend is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15 miles from Kearney and 23.1 miles from Blue Springs.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 24.6 miles (39.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.4 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:10 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.05 one way or $10.11 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Kearney and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Blue Springs.
Stop Ideas Near River Bend
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 River Bend.
Independence
Union Station
Lee's Summit
Warrensburg
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Kearney and Blue Springs. Straight-line distance: 24.62 mi (39.62 km).
#1 Kearney
City in Clay County, Missouri, United States
| Population | 11,155 |
| Coordinates | 39.3677800, -94.3621700 |
| Altitude | 261 |
| 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: 61 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 16m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 57m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 28m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $5.05 | $10.11 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $5.70 | $11.40 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $6.24 | $12.47 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $7.11 | $14.21 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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