How far is Liberty, MO from Blue Springs, MO?
Fastest route
The distance between Liberty, MO and Blue Springs, MO is 20.6 miles (33.2 kilometers) by car, following the MO 291 S route. The drive time is approximately 27 minutes. The halfway point is Independence, MO.
Here are some recommended routes from Liberty to Blue Springs by car:
- Route 1: 27 minutes, 20.6 miles
- Head east on E Kansas St toward N Missouri St
- Turn right at the 1st cross street onto S Missouri St
- Turn left onto S Village Dr
- Continue straight onto Rte 291 S/S Village DrContinue to follow Rte 291 SPass by Dunkin' (on the right in 11.5 mi)
- Continue onto I-470 S/MO-291 S/Rte 291 S (signs for Lee's Summit)
- Take exit 16B to merge onto I-70 E toward St Louis
- Take exit 18 toward Lake Tapawingo/Fleming Park
- Merge onto NW Woods Chapel Rd
- At the traffic circle, take the 2nd exit onto SW Walnut St
- Turn left onto SW 15 St
- Route 2: 31 minutes, 22.7 miles
- Head east on E Kansas St toward N Missouri St
- Turn right onto N Missouri St
- Turn left onto S Jefferson St
- Continue onto E Truman Rd
- Turn right onto S Chipman Road
- Turn left onto SE Blue Springs Rd
- Route 3: 35 minutes, 24.3 miles
- Head east on E Kansas St toward N Missouri St
- Turn right onto N Missouri St
- Turn left onto S Jefferson St
- Continue onto E Truman Rd
- Turn left onto S Chipman Road
- Turn right onto SE Blue Springs Rd
- Turn left onto SW Blue Springs Rd
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 29m.
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.
A census-designated place in Jackson County, Missouri.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Liberty and Blue Springs.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Liberty and Blue Springs.
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1
Start on East Kansas Street
56 m · 12 sec · East Kansas Street
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2
Turn right onto South Missouri Street
149 m · 27 sec · South Missouri Street
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3
Turn left onto East Mill Street
115 m · 11 sec · East Mill Street
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4
Turn right onto South Leonard Street
1 km · 2 min · South Leonard Street
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5
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 Liberty 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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Liberty and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Blue Springs.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Liberty to Blue Springs?
The road trip is about 20.8 miles (33.5 km) and usually takes 00h 29m 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?
East Independence is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.3 miles from Liberty and 10.5 miles from Blue Springs.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 17.5 miles (28.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.3 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:30 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.75 one way or $5.51 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Liberty and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Blue Springs.
Stop Ideas Near East Independence
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 East Independence.
Independence
Union Station
Lee's Summit
Warrensburg
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Liberty and Blue Springs. Straight-line distance: 17.47 mi (28.11 km).
#1 Liberty
City in Missouri, United States
| Population | 30,450 |
| Coordinates | 39.2461100, -94.4191200 |
| Altitude | 268 |
| 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: 34 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 15m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.77 | $2.75 | $5.51 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $3.10 | $6.21 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $3.40 | $6.79 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $3.87 | $7.74 |
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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