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

The driving distance from Savannah, MO to Blue Springs, MO is about 87 miles (140 km), with a travel time of about 01h 27m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 70.3 miles (113.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 55m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
86.97 mi
01h 27m
Flight
70.27 mi
113.09 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
70.27 mi
Kilometers
113.09 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
86.97 mi
Kilometers
139.96 km
Drive Time
01h 27m

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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 01h 27m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Blue Springs
Sun, May 3, 3:03 AM CDT
Return by in Savannah
Sun, May 3, 4:31 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Savannah
2026-05-03T01:36
Arrive Blue Springs
Sun, May 3, 3:03 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 27m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:28 AM to 11:28 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:34 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Savannah
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Platte City
MO

City in Platte County, Missouri, United States

From Savannah
43.4 mi
00h 43m
To Blue Springs
43.6 mi
00h 43m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
46°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Sun, May 3 12:00 AM CDT
Wind
8 to 14 mph S
Destination
76°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 3 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
8 to 14 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North 5th Street

    842 ft · 42 sec · North 5th Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto West Price Street

    2312 ft · 1 min · West Price Street

  3. 3

    Turn right

    5.9 mi · 8 min

  4. 4

    Turn left onto I 29 South, US 71 South: Kansas City

    1096 ft · 27 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    36.7 mi · 40 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight right

    2.2 mi · 2 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on I 435 East: Saint Louis

    28 mi · 31 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on I 70, US 24 West, US 40: Saint Louis, Kansas City, Sports Complex

    1500 ft · 23 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 70 East: Saint Louis

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 70 East: Saint Louis

    143 m · 12 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto George Brett Super Highway

    2213 ft · 29 sec · George Brett Super Highway

  12. 12

    Continue on Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway

    2.9 mi · 3 min · Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway

  13. 13

    Continue on Clifton J. Scott Memorial Highway

    1.8 mi · 2 min · Clifton J. Scott Memorial Highway

  14. 14

    Continue on Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway

    2.6 mi · 3 min · Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway

  15. 15

    Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward Woods Chapel Road, Lake Tapawingo

    1176 ft · 29 sec

  17. 17

    Turn straight onto Northwest Woods Chapel Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Northwest Woods Chapel Road

  18. 18

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Southwest Walnut Street

    52 m · 4 sec · Southwest Walnut Street

  19. 19

    Exit the roundabout onto Southwest Walnut Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · Southwest Walnut Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Southwest 15th Street

    16 m · 2 sec · Southwest 15th Street

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Southwest 15th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Savannah 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
21 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
24.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 29 South
39.1 mi · 45%
I 435 East
28 mi · 32%
Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
5.56 mi · 6%
Clifton J. Scott Memorial Highway
1.83 mi · 2%
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
1.48 mi · 2%
I 70 East
1.29 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 29 South

Merge slight left

36.7 mi · 00h 40m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 27m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.7 mi
70.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Platte City
00h 43m from Savannah
Leave By
3:34 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Clear leaving Savannah and Sunny near Blue Springs.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 87 miles (140 km) and usually takes 01h 27m 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?

Platte City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 43.4 miles from Savannah and 43.6 miles from Blue Springs.

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

The direct path is about 70.3 miles (113.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.7 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 3:34 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.58 one way or $23.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around Savannah and Sunny near Blue Springs.

Stop Ideas Near Platte City

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

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

RAIL

Union Station

36 mi away
30 West Pershing Rd.
RAIL

Independence

44 mi away
600 South Grand Ave.
RAIL

Lawrence

59 mi away
413 East 7th Street
RAIL

Lee's Summit

62 mi away
217 SW Main St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Savannah and Blue Springs. Straight-line distance: 70.27 mi (113.09 km).

Savannah

#1 Savannah

City in Missouri, United States

Population5,168
Coordinates39.9416600, -94.8302500
Altitude337
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: North 5th Street (-94.830193, 39.941669)
End: Southwest 15th Street (-94.281571, 39.016949)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 140 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 53m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 10m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 44m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 26m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 14m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 05m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.07 gal
11.62 L · about $11.58
Round trip
$23.15
6.14 gal · 23.24 L
Estimated CO2
27.3 kg one way
Round trip: 54.6 kg / 120 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $11.58 $23.15
Mid-grade $4.25 $13.06 $26.11
Premium $4.65 $14.29 $28.58
Diesel $5.30 $16.28 $32.57

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 · May 03, 2026

There is no time difference between Savannah and Blue Springs. The current time is 01:36:20.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.