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

The driving distance from Perryville, MO to Blue Springs, MO is about 297.3 miles (478.5 km), with a travel time of about 04h 37m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 255.5 miles (411.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 15m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
297.29 mi
04h 37m
Flight
255.53 mi
411.24 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
255.53 mi
Kilometers
411.24 km
Flight Time
00h 30m

Driving Distance

Road route
297.29 mi
Kilometers
478.45 km
Drive Time
04h 37m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 37m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Blue Springs
Wed, Apr 15, 9:56 PM CDT
Return by in Perryville
Thu, Apr 16, 2:34 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Perryville
2026-04-15T17:18
Arrive Blue Springs
Wed, Apr 15, 9:56 PM CDT
Route Timing
04h 37m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:38 AM to 12:38 PM CDT

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

Leave by
7:44 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Perryville
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
Montgomery City
MO

City in Missouri, United States

From Perryville
148.5 mi
02h 18m
To Blue Springs
148.8 mi
02h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Today

Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 10:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 18 mph SSW
Destination
78°F
Today

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 9:00 AM CDT
Wind
18 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Spring Street

    67 m · 15 sec · South Spring Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto East Saint Joseph Street

    111 m · 16 sec · East Saint Joseph Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto North Main Street

    106 m · 10 sec · North Main Street

  4. 4

    Continue on North Main Street

    2204 ft · 1 min · North Main Street

  5. 5

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward North Kingshighway Street

    59 m · 3 sec · North Kingshighway Street

  6. 6

    Exit the roundabout onto North Kingshighway Street

    2.4 mi · 4 min · North Kingshighway Street

  7. 7

    Continue on North King's Highway

    2.8 mi · 4 min · North King's Highway

  8. 8

    Turn left

    2816 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    Take the ramp right toward I 55 North: Saint Louis

    1135 ft · 28 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    59.4 mi · 1 hr 4 min

  11. 11

    Continue on Rosa Parks Highway

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Rosa Parks Highway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 270 West, I 255 East: Kansas City, Chicago

    1279 ft · 27 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on I 270 West: Kansas City

    118 m · 8 sec

  14. 14

    Continue on I 270 West

    1.2 km · 1 min

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    11.5 mi · 14 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward I 64, US 40, US 61: Wentzville, Saint Louis

    705 ft · 17 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on I 64 West, US 40 West, US 61 North: Wentzville

    2009 ft · 49 sec

  18. 18

    Continue on I 64 West, US 40 West, US 61 North: Wentzville

    674 ft · 10 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left onto Avenue of the Saints

    25.4 mi · 31 min · Avenue of the Saints

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight left toward I 70 West, US 40 West: Kansas City

    3047 ft · 1 min

  21. 21

    Merge slight left onto Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

    80.7 mi · 1 hr 35 min · Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

  22. 22

    Continue on Sheriff Roger I. Wilson Memorial Highway

    2 mi · 2 min · Sheriff Roger I. Wilson Memorial Highway

  23. 23

    Continue on Highway Patrol Sgt. Benjamin Booth Memorial Highway

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Highway Patrol Sgt. Benjamin Booth Memorial Highway

  24. 24

    Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

    1.8 mi · 2 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  25. 25

    Continue on U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway

    54.4 mi · 58 min · U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway

  26. 26

    Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

    48.8 mi · 52 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  27. 27

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

    1157 ft · 25 sec

  28. 28

    Turn left

    2474 ft · 1 min

  29. 29

    Turn right onto Northwest R D Mize Road

    2573 ft · 1 min · Northwest R D Mize Road

  30. 30

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

    2596 ft · 1 min · Northwest 15th Street

  31. 31

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Southwest 15th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Perryville 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
31 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
4 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
80.7 mi · 27%
I 55 North
59.6 mi · 20%
U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway
54.4 mi · 18%
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
50.6 mi · 17%
Avenue of the Saints
25.4 mi · 9%
I 270 West
12.5 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

Merge slight left onto Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

80.7 mi · 01h 35m

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
04h 37m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+41.8 mi
255.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Montgomery City
02h 18m from Perryville
Leave By
7:44 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Perryville and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Blue Springs.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Perryville to Blue Springs?

The road trip is about 297.3 miles (478.5 km) and usually takes 04h 37m 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?

Montgomery City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 148.5 miles from Perryville and 148.8 miles from Blue Springs.

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

The direct path is about 255.5 miles (411.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 41.8 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 7:44 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $39.56 one way or $79.12 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 93.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Montgomery City

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

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

RAIL

Hermann

31 mi away
Wharf & Gutenberg Sts.
RAIL

Washington

63 mi away
301 West Front St.
RAIL

Jefferson City

73 mi away
101 Jefferson Street
RAIL

Kirkwood

105 mi away
110 West Argonne Dr.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Perryville and Blue Springs. Straight-line distance: 255.53 mi (411.24 km).

Perryville

#1 Perryville

City in Missouri, United States

Population8,540
Coordinates37.7242200, -89.8612200
Altitude177
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: South Spring Street (-89.861221, 37.72422)
End: Southwest 15th Street (-94.281571, 39.016949)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 478 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 54m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 25m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 56m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 57m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 14m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 42m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.49 gal
39.71 L · about $39.56
Round trip
$79.12
20.98 gal · 79.42 L
Estimated CO2
93.2 kg one way
Round trip: 186.4 kg / 411 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $39.56 $79.12
Mid-grade $4.25 $44.61 $89.23
Premium $4.65 $48.82 $97.64
Diesel $5.30 $55.64 $111.28

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Perryville and Blue Springs. The current time is 17:18:58.

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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.