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

The driving distance from Marshfield, MO to Blue Springs, MO is about 181.9 miles (292.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 57m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 137.9 miles (221.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 54m 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
181.85 mi
02h 57m
Flight
137.91 mi
221.94 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
137.91 mi
Kilometers
221.94 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
181.85 mi
Kilometers
292.66 km
Drive Time
02h 57m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 57m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Blue Springs
Sun, Apr 26, 6:08 PM CDT
Return by in Marshfield
Sun, Apr 26, 9:05 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Marshfield
2026-04-26T15:10
Arrive Blue Springs
Sun, Apr 26, 6:08 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 57m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:57 AM to 12:57 PM CDT

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

Leave by
12:36 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Marshfield
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
Lowry City
MO

City in Saint Clair County, Missouri, United States

From Marshfield
85.7 mi
01h 28m
To Blue Springs
96.1 mi
01h 28m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°F
Sunday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, Apr 26 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
9 to 14 mph SE
Destination
73°F
Sunday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, Apr 26 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
8 to 13 mph ESE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Clay Street

    153 m · 24 sec · North Clay Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West Jackson Street

    3140 ft · 2 min · West Jackson Street

  3. 3

    Continue on West Washington Street

    1008 ft · 31 sec · West Washington Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Spur Drive

    1.2 km · 2 min · Spur Drive

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn left onto County Road 523

    1.2 mi · 2 min · County Road 523

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on County Road 523

    4.7 mi · 6 min · County Road 523

  7. 7

    Keep slight left

    7.1 mi · 10 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight right

    145 m · 10 sec

  9. 9

    Turn right onto South Grove Road

    1068 ft · 17 sec · South Grove Road

  10. 10

    Continue on East Old Mill Road

    3 mi · 5 min · East Old Mill Road

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    9.2 mi · 13 min

  12. 12

    Turn right

    76.3 mi · 1 hr 30 min

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    35.9 mi · 39 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward I 49 North, US 71 North, MO 7 North: Kansas City

    3.3 mi · 4 min

  15. 15

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

    817 ft · 17 sec

  16. 16

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

    74 m · 6 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left

    8.3 mi · 12 min

  18. 18

    Turn slight left

    8.5 mi · 12 min

  19. 19

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

    2911 ft · 53 sec

  20. 20

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

    1191 ft · 37 sec

  21. 21

    Turn left

    91 m · 7 sec

  22. 22

    Continue straight

    5.4 mi · 8 min

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right toward Woods Chapel Road

    794 ft · 18 sec

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Northeast Woods Chapel Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Northeast Woods Chapel Road

  25. 25

    Continue on Southwest Woods Chapel Road

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Southwest Woods Chapel Road

  26. 26

    Turn right onto Corporal M.E. Webster Memorial Parkway

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

  27. 27

    Turn left onto Southwest 15th Street

    2752 ft · 1 min · Southwest 15th Street

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Southwest 15th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Marshfield and Blue Springs.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
28 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
1 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
East Old Mill Road
48.1 mi · 26%
MO 291 North
14.1 mi · 8%
County Road 523
13 mi · 7%
I 49 North
3.28 mi · 2%
Southwest Woods Chapel Road
2.22 mi · 1%
Corporal M.E. Webster Memorial Parkway
1.52 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn right

76.3 mi · 01h 30m

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
02h 57m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+44 mi
137.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lowry City
01h 28m from Marshfield
Leave By
12:36 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Marshfield and 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 Marshfield to Blue Springs?

The road trip is about 181.9 miles (292.7 km) and usually takes 02h 57m 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?

Lowry City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 85.7 miles from Marshfield and 96.1 miles from Blue Springs.

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

The direct path is about 137.9 miles (221.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 44 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 12:36 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.21 one way or $48.42 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 57.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Marshfield and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Blue Springs.

Stop Ideas Near Lowry City

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

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

RAIL

Warrensburg

69 mi away
100 South Holden St.
RAIL

Sedalia

77 mi away
100 block of Main Street, through parking lot
RAIL

Lee's Summit

103 mi away
217 SW Main St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Marshfield and Blue Springs. Straight-line distance: 137.91 mi (221.94 km).

Marshfield

#1 Marshfield

City in Missouri

Population7,678
Coordinates37.3386600, -92.9071200
Altitude455
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: North Clay Street (-92.907439, 37.338663)
End: Southwest 15th Street (-94.281571, 39.016949)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 293 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 03m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 32m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 38m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 01m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 35m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 16m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.42 gal
24.29 L · about $24.21
Round trip
$48.42
12.84 gal · 48.58 L
Estimated CO2
57.1 kg one way
Round trip: 114.1 kg / 252 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $24.21 $48.42
Mid-grade $4.25 $27.30 $54.61
Premium $4.65 $29.88 $59.76
Diesel $5.30 $34.05 $68.10

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 26, 2026

There is no time difference between Marshfield and Blue Springs. The current time is 15:10:58.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.