How far is Liberty, MO from Sweet Springs, MO?

The driving distance from Liberty, MO to Sweet Springs, MO is about 67.6 miles (108.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 22m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 57.3 miles (92.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 44m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
67.59 mi
01h 22m
Flight
57.27 mi
92.16 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
57.27 mi
Kilometers
92.16 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
67.59 mi
Kilometers
108.77 km
Drive Time
01h 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 01h 22m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Sweet Springs
Thu, Oct 15, 3:51 PM CDT
Return by in Liberty
Thu, Oct 15, 5:14 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Liberty
2026-10-15T14:29
Arrive Sweet Springs
Thu, Oct 15, 3:51 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 22m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:22 AM to 11:22 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:46 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Liberty
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
Bates City
MO

City in Lafayette County, Missouri, United States

From Liberty
33.7 mi
00h 41m
To Sweet Springs
33.9 mi
00h 41m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 14 mph S
Destination
77°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
3 to 12 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Liberty and Sweet Springs.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Liberty and Sweet Springs.

  1. 1

    Start on East Kansas Street

    56 m · 12 sec · East Kansas Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto South Missouri Street

    149 m · 27 sec · South Missouri Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto East Mill Street

    115 m · 11 sec · East Mill Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto South Leonard Street

    1 km · 2 min · South Leonard Street

  5. 5

    Take the ramp left

    45 m · 3 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight right

    14 mi · 21 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 70 East: Saint Louis

    1748 ft · 50 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway

  9. 9

    Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

    49.6 mi · 54 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward MO 127: Sweet Springs, Mount Leonard

    140 m · 11 sec

  11. 11

    Continue on County Road 328

    1495 ft · 46 sec · County Road 328

  12. 12

    Turn right onto North Locust Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · North Locust Street

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Locust Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Liberty and Sweet 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
13 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
49.6 mi · 73%
South Leonard Street
14.7 mi · 22%
Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
1.49 mi · 2%
North Locust Street
0.89 mi · 1%
I 70 East
0.33 mi
County Road 328
0.28 mi
Longest Stretch

Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

49.6 mi · 00h 54m

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 22m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.3 mi
57.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bates City
00h 41m from Liberty
Leave By
3:46 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Liberty and Showers And Thunderstorms near Sweet Springs.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Liberty to Sweet Springs?

The road trip is about 67.6 miles (108.8 km) and usually takes 01h 22m 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?

Bates City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 33.7 miles from Liberty and 33.9 miles from Sweet Springs.

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

The direct path is about 57.3 miles (92.2 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 3:46 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.50 one way or $19.00 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Liberty and Showers And Thunderstorms near Sweet Springs.

Stop Ideas Near Bates City

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

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

RAIL

Lee's Summit

28 mi away
217 SW Main St.
RAIL

Independence

32 mi away
600 South Grand Ave.
RAIL

Warrensburg

39 mi away
100 South Holden St.
RAIL

Union Station

45 mi away
30 West Pershing Rd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Liberty and Sweet Springs. Straight-line distance: 57.27 mi (92.16 km).

Liberty

#1 Liberty

City in Missouri, United States

Population30,450
Coordinates39.2461100, -94.4191200
Altitude268
CountryUnited States
Sweet Springs

#2 Sweet Springs

City in Saline County, Missouri, United States

Population1,415
Coordinates38.9636300, -93.4149300
Altitude217
CountryUnited States
Start: Liberty (-94.41912, 39.24611)
End: Sweet Springs (-93.41493, 38.96363)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 109 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 15m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 41m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 21m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 07m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 57m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 50m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.39 gal
9.03 L · about $9.50
Round trip
$19.00
4.78 gal · 18.06 L
Estimated CO2
21.2 kg one way
Round trip: 42.5 kg / 94 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.98 $9.50 $19.00
Mid-grade $4.34 $10.37 $20.75
Premium $4.71 $11.25 $22.50
Diesel $5.99 $14.31 $28.62

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Liberty and Sweet Springs. The current time is 14:29:42.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.