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

The driving distance from Neosho, MO to Blue Springs, MO is about 162.4 miles (261.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 41m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 148.5 miles (239 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 22m 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
162.4 mi
02h 41m
Flight
148.49 mi
238.97 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
148.49 mi
Kilometers
238.97 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
162.4 mi
Kilometers
261.36 km
Drive Time
02h 41m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 41m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Blue Springs
Thu, Apr 23, 10:12 AM CDT
Return by in Neosho
Thu, Apr 23, 12:53 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Neosho
2026-04-23T07:31
Arrive Blue Springs
Thu, Apr 23, 10:12 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 41m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:41 AM to 12:41 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:08 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Neosho
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
Metz
MO

Village in the United States

From Neosho
80.1 mi
01h 20m
To Blue Springs
82.3 mi
01h 20m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Thursday

Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 22 mph S
Destination
76°F
Thursday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
14 to 18 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Main Street

    66 m · 15 sec · East Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto South Washington Street

    1506 ft · 53 sec · South Washington Street

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto East Coler Street

    1106 ft · 26 sec · East Coler Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto North College Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · North College Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Elwood Junction Road

    3.1 mi · 4 min · Elwood Junction Road

  6. 6

    Turn left

    1382 ft · 51 sec

  7. 7

    Turn straight

    22.5 mi · 29 min

  8. 8

    Continue on Trooper Charles P. Corbin Memorial Highway

    10.5 mi · 11 min · Trooper Charles P. Corbin Memorial Highway

  9. 9

    Continue on Purple Heart Trail

    92.9 mi · 1 hr 40 min · Purple Heart Trail

  10. 10

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

    817 ft · 17 sec

  11. 11

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

    74 m · 6 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    8.3 mi · 12 min

  13. 13

    Turn slight left

    8.5 mi · 12 min

  14. 14

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

    2911 ft · 53 sec

  15. 15

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

    1191 ft · 37 sec

  16. 16

    Turn left

    91 m · 7 sec

  17. 17

    Continue straight

    5.4 mi · 8 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward Woods Chapel Road

    794 ft · 18 sec

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Northeast Woods Chapel Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Northeast Woods Chapel Road

  20. 20

    Continue on Southwest Woods Chapel Road

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Southwest Woods Chapel Road

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Corporal M.E. Webster Memorial Parkway

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

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Southwest 15th Street

    2752 ft · 1 min · Southwest 15th Street

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Southwest 15th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Neosho 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
23 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Purple Heart Trail
92.9 mi · 57%
MO 291 North
14.1 mi · 9%
Trooper Charles P. Corbin Memorial Highway
10.5 mi · 6%
Elwood Junction Road
3.12 mi · 2%
Southwest Woods Chapel Road
2.22 mi · 1%
Corporal M.E. Webster Memorial Parkway
1.52 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Purple Heart Trail

Continue on Purple Heart Trail

92.9 mi · 01h 40m

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 41m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.9 mi
148.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Metz
01h 20m from Neosho
Leave By
1:08 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Neosho 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 Neosho to Blue Springs?

The road trip is about 162.4 miles (261.4 km) and usually takes 02h 41m 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?

Metz is a useful midpoint, sitting about 80.1 miles from Neosho and 82.3 miles from Blue Springs.

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

The direct path is about 148.5 miles (239 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.9 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 1:08 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.61 one way or $43.22 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 50.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Neosho and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Blue Springs.

Stop Ideas Near Metz

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

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

RAIL

Lee's Summit

102 mi away
217 SW Main St.
RAIL

Warrensburg

105 mi away
100 South Holden St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Neosho and Blue Springs. Straight-line distance: 148.49 mi (238.97 km).

Neosho

#1 Neosho

City in Newton County, Missouri, United States

Population12,116
Coordinates36.8689600, -94.3680000
Altitude316
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: East Main Street (-94.368025, 36.868619)
End: Southwest 15th Street (-94.281571, 39.016949)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 261 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 24m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 03m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 14m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 42m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 19m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 01m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.73 gal
21.69 L · about $21.61
Round trip
$43.22
11.46 gal · 43.38 L
Estimated CO2
50.9 kg one way
Round trip: 101.8 kg / 224 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $21.61 $43.22
Mid-grade $4.25 $24.37 $48.74
Premium $4.65 $26.67 $53.33
Diesel $5.30 $30.39 $60.78

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Neosho and Blue Springs. The current time is 07:31:16.

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.