How far is Palmyra, MO from Blue Springs, MO?
The driving distance from Palmyra, MO to Blue Springs, MO is about 202.8 miles (326.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 23m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 156.7 miles (252.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 46m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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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 23m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
The most populous city in the state of Missouri.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Palmyra and Blue Springs.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Palmyra and Blue Springs.
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Start on South Main Street
9 m · 3 sec · South Main Street
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Turn right onto East Ross Street
1994 ft · 1 min · East Ross Street
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Merge slight left onto Avenue of the Saints
3.4 mi · 4 min · Avenue of the Saints
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Turn straight onto US 24 West: Monroe City
3.3 mi · 4 min
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Take the ramp right toward US 24 West, US 36 West: Monroe City
1791 ft · 24 sec
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Merge slight left onto V.F.W. Memorial Highway
2663 ft · 35 sec · V.F.W. Memorial Highway
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Continue on Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
1.6 km · 1 min · Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
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Turn left
13.7 mi · 24 min
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Turn right
18.6 mi · 21 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
38 m · 2 sec
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Exit the roundabout
8.1 mi · 11 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Scott's Corner
19 m · 1 sec
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Exit the rotary
10.4 mi · 14 min
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Turn left onto US 54 West: Jefferson City
18.1 mi · 20 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 70 West, US 40 West: Columbia
1253 ft · 15 sec
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Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
18.6 mi · 24 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
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Continue on Sheriff Roger I. Wilson Memorial Highway
2 mi · 2 min · Sheriff Roger I. Wilson Memorial Highway
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Continue on Highway Patrol Sgt. Benjamin Booth Memorial Highway
1.6 mi · 2 min · Highway Patrol Sgt. Benjamin Booth Memorial Highway
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Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
1.8 mi · 2 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
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Continue on U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway
54.4 mi · 58 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 Palmyra 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.
U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway
Continue on U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway
54.4 mi · 00h 58m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Palmyra and Partly 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 Palmyra to Blue Springs?
The road trip is about 202.8 miles (326.4 km) and usually takes 03h 23m 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 103.3 miles from Palmyra and 99.5 miles from Blue Springs.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 156.7 miles (252.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 46.1 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 10:14 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.00 one way or $54.00 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 63.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Palmyra and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Blue Springs.
Stop Ideas Near Columbia
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 Columbia.
Jefferson City
Sedalia
Hermann
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Palmyra and Blue Springs. Straight-line distance: 156.74 mi (252.25 km).
#1 Palmyra
City in Marion County, Missouri, United States of America
| Population | 3,578 |
| Coordinates | 39.7942100, -91.5232100 |
| Altitude | 195 |
| 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: 326 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 45m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 04m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 03m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 22m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 53m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 31m |
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 | $27.00 | $54.00 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $30.45 | $60.90 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $33.32 | $66.65 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $37.98 | $75.95 |
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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