How far is Osage Beach, MO from Blue Springs, MO?
The driving distance from Osage Beach, MO to Blue Springs, MO is about 142.4 miles (229.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 35m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 107.2 miles (172.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 10m 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.
Flight Distance
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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 02h 35m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in Missouri
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Osage Beach and Blue Springs.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Osage Beach and Blue Springs.
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Start on the route
25 m · 7 sec
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Turn left
39 m · 13 sec
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Turn left onto Winn Road
58 m · 12 sec · Winn Road
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Turn right onto Osage Beach Parkway
2206 ft · 46 sec · Osage Beach Parkway
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Merge slight left
14.6 mi · 16 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 54 Business, MO 52: Eldon, Tuscumbia
1144 ft · 27 sec
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Turn left
2.4 mi · 4 min
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Turn left onto West 17th Street
530 ft · 15 sec · West 17th Street
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Continue on South Grand Avenue
1.1 km · 2 min · South Grand Avenue
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Turn left onto West 4th Street
15 mi · 19 min · West 4th Street
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Continue straight
14.5 mi · 19 min
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Turn left
16.3 mi · 21 min
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Continue straight
8 mi · 12 min
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Turn right onto South Engineer Avenue
2756 ft · 1 min · South Engineer Avenue
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Turn left onto West Saline Street
1764 ft · 48 sec · West Saline Street
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Continue on East Pettis Street
2233 ft · 1 min · East Pettis Street
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Turn right onto North Ohio Avenue
1.1 mi · 2 min · North Ohio Avenue
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Continue on MO 765
576 ft · 12 sec · MO 765
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Merge slight left
16.1 mi · 19 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 70 West: Kansas City
1351 ft · 46 sec
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Merge slight left onto U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway
8.8 mi · 9 min · U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway
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Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
48.8 mi · 52 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward MO 7: Blue Springs, Lake Lotawana
1157 ft · 25 sec
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Turn left
2474 ft · 1 min
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Turn right onto Northwest R D Mize Road
2573 ft · 1 min · Northwest R D Mize Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Northwest 15th Street
2596 ft · 1 min · Northwest 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 Osage Beach and Blue Springs.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
48.8 mi · 00h 52m
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.
Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Osage Beach and Mostly Sunny then Slight 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 Osage Beach to Blue Springs?
The road trip is about 142.4 miles (229.2 km) and usually takes 02h 35m 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?
Sedalia is a useful midpoint, sitting about 75.1 miles from Osage Beach and 67.4 miles from Blue Springs.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 107.2 miles (172.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 35.2 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 1:20 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.97 one way or $37.94 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 44.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms around Osage Beach and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Blue Springs.
Stop Ideas Near Sedalia
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 Sedalia.
Sedalia
Warrensburg
Jefferson City
Lee's Summit
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Osage Beach and Blue Springs. Straight-line distance: 107.24 mi (172.58 km).
#1 Osage Beach
City in Camden and Miller counties in the U.
| Population | 4,677 |
| Coordinates | 38.1295600, -92.6527700 |
| Altitude | 262 |
| 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: 229 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 44m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 33m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 50m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 22m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 02m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 46m |
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 | $18.97 | $37.94 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $21.39 | $42.79 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $23.41 | $46.82 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $26.68 | $53.36 |
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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