How far is Polk, MO from Blue Springs, MO?
The driving distance from Polk, MO to Blue Springs, MO is about 136.7 miles (220 km), with a travel time of about 02h 29m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 103.6 miles (166.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 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 29m.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Polk and Blue Springs.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Polk and Blue Springs.
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Start on the route
2.1 mi · 5 min
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Continue straight
9.5 mi · 17 min
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Continue straight
5.4 mi · 10 min
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Turn right onto US Highway 54
2619 ft · 1 min · US Highway 54
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Turn left
58 mi · 1 hr 13 min
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Turn left onto West Broadway Boulevard
58.6 mi · 1 hr 10 min · West Broadway Boulevard
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Take the exit slight right toward MO 7: Blue Springs, Pleasant Hill
1301 ft · 28 sec
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Turn right
8.2 mi · 14 min
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Turn left onto Corporal M.E. Webster Memorial Parkway
2585 ft · 1 min · Corporal M.E. Webster Memorial Parkway
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Turn right onto Southwest 15th Street
2782 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 Polk and Blue Springs.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
West Broadway Boulevard
Turn left onto West Broadway Boulevard
58.6 mi · 01h 10m
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.
Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Polk and Mostly Sunny then 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 Polk to Blue Springs?
The road trip is about 136.7 miles (220 km) and usually takes 02h 29m 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 71.8 miles from Polk and 64.9 miles from Blue Springs.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 103.6 miles (166.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 33.1 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:32 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.18 one way or $36.35 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 42.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Polk and Mostly Sunny then 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 Polk and Blue Springs. Straight-line distance: 103.67 mi (166.84 km).
#1 Polk
County in Missouri, United States
| Population | 732 |
| Coordinates | 37.7292000, -93.2993600 |
| Altitude | 317 |
| 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: 220 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 33m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 25m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 44m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 16m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 57m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 42m |
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 | $18.18 | $36.35 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $20.50 | $41.00 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $22.43 | $44.86 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $25.57 | $51.13 |
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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