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

The driving distance from Lamar, MO to Blue Springs, MO is about 115.4 miles (185.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 53m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 105.1 miles (169.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 47m 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
115.38 mi
01h 53m
Flight
105.15 mi
169.23 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
105.15 mi
Kilometers
169.23 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
115.38 mi
Kilometers
185.69 km
Drive Time
01h 53m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 53m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Blue Springs
Fri, May 1, 1:45 PM CDT
Return by in Lamar
Fri, May 1, 3:39 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lamar
2026-05-01T11:51
Arrive Blue Springs
Fri, May 1, 1:45 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 53m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:54 AM to 11:54 AM CDT

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

Leave by
2:42 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lamar
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Butler
MO

City in Missouri, United States

From Lamar
56.9 mi
00h 56m
To Blue Springs
58.5 mi
00h 56m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
62°F
Friday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
7 to 12 mph NE
Destination
62°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
3 to 8 mph NNE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    41 m · 12 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto 11th Street West

    77 m · 7 sec · 11th Street West

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Gulf Street

    144 m · 29 sec · Gulf Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto 12th Street West

    1.2 mi · 2 min · 12th Street West

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 49 North, US 71 North: Kansas City

    807 ft · 10 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    83.2 mi · 1 hr 29 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward MO 291 North: Lee's Summit

    817 ft · 17 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on MO 291 North: Lee's Summit

    74 m · 6 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    8.3 mi · 12 min

  10. 10

    Turn slight left

    8.5 mi · 12 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward US 50 East, MO 291 North: Sedalia

    2911 ft · 53 sec

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward MO 291 North: Independence, Hamblen Road

    1191 ft · 37 sec

  13. 13

    Turn left

    91 m · 7 sec

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    5.4 mi · 8 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward Woods Chapel Road

    794 ft · 18 sec

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Northeast Woods Chapel Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Northeast Woods Chapel Road

  17. 17

    Continue on Southwest Woods Chapel Road

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Southwest Woods Chapel Road

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Corporal M.E. Webster Memorial Parkway

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Corporal M.E. Webster Memorial Parkway

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Southwest 15th Street

    2752 ft · 1 min · Southwest 15th Street

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Southwest 15th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Lamar 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
20 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 49 North
83.3 mi · 72%
MO 291 North
14.1 mi · 12%
Southwest Woods Chapel Road
2.22 mi · 2%
Corporal M.E. Webster Memorial Parkway
1.52 mi · 1%
Northeast Woods Chapel Road
1.3 mi · 1%
12th Street West
1.16 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 49 North

Merge slight left

83.2 mi · 01h 29m

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
01h 53m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.3 mi
105.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Butler
00h 56m from Lamar
Leave By
2:42 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Lamar 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 Lamar to Blue Springs?

The road trip is about 115.4 miles (185.7 km) and usually takes 01h 53m 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?

Butler is a useful midpoint, sitting about 56.9 miles from Lamar and 58.5 miles from Blue Springs.

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

The direct path is about 105.1 miles (169.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.3 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 2:42 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.35 one way or $30.70 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 36.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Lamar and Mostly Sunny near Blue Springs.

Stop Ideas Near Butler

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

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

RAIL

Lee's Summit

73 mi away
217 SW Main St.
RAIL

Warrensburg

76 mi away
100 South Holden St.
RAIL

Independence

93 mi away
600 South Grand Ave.
RAIL

Union Station

95 mi away
30 West Pershing Rd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lamar and Blue Springs. Straight-line distance: 105.15 mi (169.23 km).

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#1 Lamar

City in Missouri

Population4,233
Coordinates37.4950500, -94.2766100
Altitude293
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: (-94.27672, 37.494872)
End: Southwest 15th Street (-94.281571, 39.016949)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 186 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 50m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 53m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 18m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 55m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 38m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 26m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.07 gal
15.41 L · about $15.35
Round trip
$30.70
8.14 gal · 30.82 L
Estimated CO2
36.2 kg one way
Round trip: 72.3 kg / 159 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $15.35 $30.70
Mid-grade $4.25 $17.31 $34.62
Premium $4.65 $18.94 $37.88
Diesel $5.30 $21.59 $43.17

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 01, 2026

There is no time difference between Lamar and Blue Springs. The current time is 11:51:49.

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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.