How far is Nixa, MO from Blue Springs, MO?
The driving distance from Nixa, MO to Blue Springs, MO is about 182.1 miles (293 km), with a travel time of about 02h 59m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 146.6 miles (235.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 58m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 59m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
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City in Saint Clair County, Missouri, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Nixa and Blue Springs.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Nixa and Blue Springs.
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Start on the route
18 m · 9 sec
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Turn left onto East Mount Vernon Street
2355 ft · 1 min · East Mount Vernon Street
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Turn right onto North Massey Boulevard
6.5 mi · 10 min · North Massey Boulevard
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Turn left onto US 60 West, US 160 West, MO 13 North: Republic
1496 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight left onto James River Freeway
1.4 km · 1 min · James River Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward MO 13 North
7.8 mi · 14 min
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Continue on North Kansas Expressway
87.3 mi · 1 hr 43 min · North Kansas Expressway
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Continue straight
35.9 mi · 39 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 49 North, US 71 North, MO 7 North: Kansas City
3.3 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MO 291 North: Lee's Summit
817 ft · 17 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on MO 291 North: Lee's Summit
74 m · 6 sec
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Merge slight left
8.3 mi · 12 min
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Turn slight left
8.5 mi · 12 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 50 East, MO 291 North: Sedalia
2911 ft · 53 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward MO 291 North: Independence, Hamblen Road
1191 ft · 37 sec
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Turn left
91 m · 7 sec
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Continue straight
5.4 mi · 8 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Woods Chapel Road
794 ft · 18 sec
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Turn right onto Northeast Woods Chapel Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · Northeast Woods Chapel Road
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Continue on Southwest Woods Chapel Road
2.2 mi · 4 min · Southwest Woods Chapel Road
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Turn right onto Corporal M.E. Webster Memorial Parkway
1.5 mi · 3 min · Corporal M.E. Webster Memorial Parkway
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Turn left onto Southwest 15th Street
2752 ft · 1 min · 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 Nixa and Blue Springs.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
North Kansas Expressway
Continue on North Kansas Expressway
87.3 mi · 01h 43m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Nixa 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 Nixa to Blue Springs?
The road trip is about 182.1 miles (293 km) and usually takes 02h 59m 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 Nixa and 96.4 miles from Blue Springs.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 146.6 miles (235.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 35.5 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 12:32 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 Partly Sunny around Nixa 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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Lowry City.
Warrensburg
Sedalia
Lee's Summit
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Nixa and Blue Springs. Straight-line distance: 146.56 mi (235.87 km).
#1 Nixa
City in Christian County, Missouri
| Population | 23,330 |
| Coordinates | 37.0433900, -93.2943500 |
| Altitude | 395 |
| 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: 293 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 03m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 33m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 38m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 02m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 36m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 16m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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