How far is Scott City, MO from Blue Springs, MO?

The driving distance from Scott City, MO to Blue Springs, MO is about 337.9 miles (543.8 km), with a travel time of about 05h 11m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 286.9 miles (461.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 22m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
337.91 mi
05h 11m
Flight
286.9 mi
461.72 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
286.9 mi
Kilometers
461.72 km
Flight Time
00h 34m

Driving Distance

Road route
337.91 mi
Kilometers
543.81 km
Drive Time
05h 11m

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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 05h 11m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Blue Springs
Tue, May 26, 9:02 AM CDT
Return by in Scott City
Tue, May 26, 2:13 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Scott City
2026-05-26T03:51
Arrive Blue Springs
Tue, May 26, 9:02 AM CDT
Route Timing
05h 11m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:11 AM to 1:11 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
6:38 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Scott City
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
Pendleton
MO

Village in Missouri, USA

From Scott City
168.8 mi
02h 35m
To Blue Springs
169.1 mi
02h 35m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Tuesday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 26 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
7 mph SE
Destination
83°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 26 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph ESE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Scott City and Blue Springs.

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    1 mi · 2 min · Main Street

  2. 2

    Take the ramp right toward I 55 North, US 61 North: Cape Girardeau

    2116 ft · 52 sec

  3. 3

    Merge slight left

    3.6 mi · 4 min

  4. 4

    Keep slight left

    101.5 mi · 1 hr 49 min

  5. 5

    Continue on Rosa Parks Highway

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Rosa Parks Highway

  6. 6

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

    1279 ft · 27 sec

  7. 7

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

    118 m · 8 sec

  8. 8

    Continue on I 270 West

    1.2 km · 1 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    11.5 mi · 14 min

  10. 10

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

    705 ft · 17 sec

  11. 11

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

    2009 ft · 49 sec

  12. 12

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

    674 ft · 10 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Avenue of the Saints

    25.4 mi · 31 min · Avenue of the Saints

  14. 14

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

    3047 ft · 1 min

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

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

  16. 16

    Continue on Sheriff Roger I. Wilson Memorial Highway

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

  17. 17

    Continue on Highway Patrol Sgt. Benjamin Booth Memorial Highway

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

  18. 18

    Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

    1.8 mi · 2 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  19. 19

    Continue on U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway

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

  20. 20

    Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

    48.8 mi · 52 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  21. 21

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

    1157 ft · 25 sec

  22. 22

    Turn left

    2474 ft · 1 min

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Northwest R D Mize Road

    2573 ft · 1 min · Northwest R D Mize Road

  24. 24

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

    2596 ft · 1 min · Northwest 15th Street

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Southwest 15th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Scott City and Blue Springs.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
25 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
4 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 55 North
105 mi · 31%
Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
80.7 mi · 24%
U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway
54.4 mi · 16%
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
50.6 mi · 15%
Avenue of the Saints
25.4 mi · 8%
I 270 West
12.5 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

I 55 North

Keep slight left

102 mi · 01h 49m

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
05h 11m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+51 mi
286.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Pendleton
02h 35m from Scott City
Leave By
6:38 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Scott City and Mostly 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 Scott City to Blue Springs?

The road trip is about 337.9 miles (543.8 km) and usually takes 05h 11m 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?

Pendleton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 168.8 miles from Scott City and 169.1 miles from Blue Springs.

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

The direct path is about 286.9 miles (461.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 51 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 6:38 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $44.95 one way or $89.90 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 105.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Scott City and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Blue Springs.

Stop Ideas Near Pendleton

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Pendleton and the surrounding midpoint area.
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Practical stop 4.5 mi away

Warrenton City Animal Control

Warrenton , MO
314 Coleman, Warrenton, MO 63383
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Warrenton City Hall
Meeting point 4.8 mi away

Warrenton City Hall

Warrenton , MO
200 W Booneslick Rd, Warrenton, MO 63383
Rating 2.7/5 7 reviews City Hall,City government office

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Pendleton.

RAIL

Hermann

22 mi away
Wharf & Gutenberg Sts.
RAIL

Washington

35 mi away
301 West Front St.
RAIL

Kirkwood

77 mi away
110 West Argonne Dr.
RAIL

Jefferson City

86 mi away
101 Jefferson Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Scott City and Blue Springs. Straight-line distance: 286.9 mi (461.72 km).

Scott City

#1 Scott City

City in Scott County, Kansas, United States of America

Population4,468
Coordinates37.2167200, -89.5245300
Altitude113
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: Main Street (-89.524461, 37.216645)
End: Southwest 15th Street (-94.281571, 39.016949)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 544 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)11h 15m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 26m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 45m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 37m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 49m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 12m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.92 gal
45.14 L · about $44.95
Round trip
$89.90
23.84 gal · 90.28 L
Estimated CO2
105.9 kg one way
Round trip: 211.9 kg / 467 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $44.95 $89.90
Mid-grade $4.25 $50.70 $101.39
Premium $4.65 $55.48 $110.95
Diesel $5.30 $63.22 $126.45

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 26, 2026

There is no time difference between Scott City and Blue Springs. The current time is 03:51:20.

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.