How far is Maryland Heights, MO from Blue Springs, MO?

The driving distance from Maryland Heights, MO to Blue Springs, MO is about 218 miles (350.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 17m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 208.3 miles (335.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 34m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
218 mi
03h 17m
Flight
208.26 mi
335.16 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
208.26 mi
Kilometers
335.16 km
Flight Time
00h 25m

Driving Distance

Road route
218 mi
Kilometers
350.84 km
Drive Time
03h 17m

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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 03h 17m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Blue Springs
Sun, Apr 19, 4:21 AM CDT
Return by in Maryland Heights
Sun, Apr 19, 7:38 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Maryland Heights
2026-04-19T01:04
Arrive Blue Springs
Sun, Apr 19, 4:21 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 17m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:17 AM to 11:17 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:26 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Maryland Heights
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Columbia
MO

The most populous city in the state of Missouri.

From Maryland Heights
108.4 mi
01h 38m
To Blue Springs
109.5 mi
01h 38m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
64°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
12 mph W
Destination
64°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
6 to 9 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Maryland Heights and Blue Springs.

  1. 1

    Start on Fee Fee Road

    715 ft · 31 sec · Fee Fee Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Schuetz Road

    1025 ft · 31 sec · Schuetz Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Dorsett Road

    1.2 km · 1 min · Dorsett Road

  4. 4

    Take the ramp straight toward I 270 North

    1118 ft · 16 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    1.4 km · 1 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 70: Kansas City, Saint Louis, Saint Louis Lambert International Airport

    1 mi · 1 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on I 70 West: Kansas City

    645 ft · 11 sec

  8. 8

    Continue on I 70 West: Kansas City

    1 km · 57 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    211.7 mi · 4 hr

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward MO 7: Blue Springs, Lake Lotawana

    1157 ft · 25 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left

    2474 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Northwest R D Mize Road

    2573 ft · 1 min · Northwest R D Mize Road

  13. 13

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Northwest 15th Street

    2596 ft · 1 min · Northwest 15th Street

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Southwest 15th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Maryland Heights 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
14 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 70 West
212 mi · 97%
I 270 North
1.1 mi · 1%
I 70
1.05 mi
Dorsett Road
0.75 mi
Northwest 15th Street
0.49 mi
Northwest R D Mize Road
0.49 mi
Longest Stretch

I 70 West

Merge slight left

212 mi · 04h 00m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 17m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.7 mi
208.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Columbia
01h 38m from Maryland Heights
Leave By
10:26 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Maryland Heights and Sunny near Blue Springs.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Maryland Heights to Blue Springs?

The road trip is about 218 miles (350.8 km) and usually takes 03h 17m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Columbia is a useful midpoint, sitting about 108.4 miles from Maryland Heights and 109.5 miles from Blue Springs.

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

The direct path is about 208.3 miles (335.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.7 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:26 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.00 one way or $58.00 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 68.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Maryland Heights and Sunny near Blue Springs.

Stop Ideas Near Columbia

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

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

RAIL

Jefferson City

44 mi away
101 Jefferson Street
RAIL

Sedalia

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

Hermann

83 mi away
Wharf & Gutenberg Sts.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Maryland Heights and Blue Springs. Straight-line distance: 208.26 mi (335.16 km).

Maryland Heights

#1 Maryland Heights

City in Missouri, United States

Population26,895
Coordinates38.7131100, -90.4298400
Altitude161
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: Fee Fee Road (-90.429615, 38.71286)
End: Southwest 15th Street (-94.281571, 39.016949)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 351 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 15m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 27m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 21m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 38m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 06m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 43m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.69 gal
29.12 L · about $29.00
Round trip
$58.00
15.38 gal · 58.24 L
Estimated CO2
68.3 kg one way
Round trip: 136.7 kg / 301 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $29.00 $58.00
Mid-grade $4.25 $32.71 $65.41
Premium $4.65 $35.79 $71.58
Diesel $5.30 $40.79 $81.58

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Maryland Heights and Blue Springs. The current time is 01:04:51.

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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.