How far is Platte City, MO from Blue Springs, MO?
The driving distance from Platte City, MO to Blue Springs, MO is about 46.7 miles (75.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 49m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 36.3 miles (58.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 39m 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 00h 49m.
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Halfway Point
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City in Clay County, Missouri, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Platte City and Blue Springs.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Platte City and Blue Springs.
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Start on Main Street
2816 ft · 2 min · Main Street
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Turn right onto North Prairie View Road
114 m · 10 sec · North Prairie View Road
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 29 South, US 71 South: Kansas City
1711 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left
2.2 mi · 2 min
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Merge slight right
2.2 mi · 2 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 435 East: Saint Louis
28 mi · 31 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 70, US 24 West, US 40: Saint Louis, Kansas City, Sports Complex
1500 ft · 23 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 70 East: Saint Louis
1.2 mi · 2 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 70 East: Saint Louis
143 m · 12 sec
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Merge slight left onto George Brett Super Highway
2213 ft · 29 sec · George Brett Super Highway
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Continue on Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
2.9 mi · 3 min · Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
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Continue on Clifton J. Scott Memorial Highway
1.8 mi · 2 min · Clifton J. Scott Memorial Highway
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Continue on Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
2.6 mi · 3 min · Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
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Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
1.5 mi · 2 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward Woods Chapel Road, Lake Tapawingo
1176 ft · 29 sec
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Turn straight onto Northwest Woods Chapel Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · Northwest Woods Chapel Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Southwest Walnut Street
52 m · 4 sec · Southwest Walnut Street
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Exit the roundabout onto Southwest Walnut Street
1.6 km · 2 min · Southwest Walnut Street
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Turn left onto Southwest 15th Street
16 m · 2 sec · 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 Platte City 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.
I 435 East
Keep slight right to continue on I 435 East: Saint Louis
28 mi · 00h 31m
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Platte City 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 Platte City to Blue Springs?
The road trip is about 46.7 miles (75.1 km) and usually takes 00h 49m 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?
Claycomo is a useful midpoint, sitting about 23.3 miles from Platte City and 23.4 miles from Blue Springs.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 36.3 miles (58.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.4 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 4:50 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.22 one way or $12.44 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Platte City and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Blue Springs.
Stop Ideas Near Claycomo
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Negro Leagues Baseball Museum
Parkville City Hall
Country Club Plaza
Overlook at Quality Hill
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Claycomo.
Independence
Union Station
Lee's Summit
Lawrence
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Platte City and Blue Springs. Straight-line distance: 36.27 mi (58.37 km).
#1 Platte City
City in Platte County, Missouri, United States
| Population | 4,955 |
| Coordinates | 39.3702800, -94.7824600 |
| Altitude | 250 |
| 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: 75 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 33m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 10m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 55m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 34m |
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 | $6.22 | $12.44 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $7.02 | $14.03 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $7.68 | $15.36 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $8.75 | $17.50 |
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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