How far is Sunset Hills, MO from Blue Springs, MO?
The driving distance from Sunset Hills, MO to Blue Springs, MO is about 226 miles (363.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 32m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 211.3 miles (340 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 05m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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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 03h 32m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The most populous city in the state of Missouri.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Sunset Hills and Blue Springs.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sunset Hills and Blue Springs.
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Start on Robyn Hills Drive
631 ft · 32 sec · Robyn Hills Drive
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Robyn Road
1.3 km · 2 min · Robyn Road
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Continue on Rott Road
1.3 km · 2 min · Rott Road
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Turn left onto South Geyer Road
607 ft · 28 sec · South Geyer Road
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Take the ramp left toward I 44 West, I 270, US 50 West: Tulsa, Chicago, Memphis
1898 ft · 40 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 270: Memphis, Chicago
749 ft · 16 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 270 North: Chicago
1937 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight left
5.9 mi · 7 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 64, US 40, US 61: Wentzville, Saint Louis
705 ft · 17 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 64 West, US 40 West, US 61 North: Wentzville
2009 ft · 49 sec
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Continue on I 64 West, US 40 West, US 61 North: Wentzville
674 ft · 10 sec
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Merge slight left onto Avenue of the Saints
25.4 mi · 31 min · Avenue of the Saints
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Take the exit slight left toward I 70 West, US 40 West: Kansas City
3047 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
80.7 mi · 1 hr 35 min · Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
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Continue on Sheriff Roger I. Wilson Memorial Highway
2 mi · 2 min · Sheriff Roger I. Wilson Memorial Highway
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Continue on Highway Patrol Sgt. Benjamin Booth Memorial Highway
1.6 mi · 2 min · Highway Patrol Sgt. Benjamin Booth Memorial Highway
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Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
1.8 mi · 2 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
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Continue on U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway
54.4 mi · 58 min · U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway
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Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
48.8 mi · 52 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward MO 7: Blue Springs, Lake Lotawana
1157 ft · 25 sec
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Turn left
2474 ft · 1 min
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Turn right onto Northwest R D Mize Road
2573 ft · 1 min · Northwest R D Mize Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Northwest 15th Street
2596 ft · 1 min · Northwest 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 Sunset Hills 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.
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.
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.
Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Sunset Hills 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 Sunset Hills to Blue Springs?
The road trip is about 226 miles (363.7 km) and usually takes 03h 32m 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?
Columbia is a useful midpoint, sitting about 112.8 miles from Sunset Hills and 113.2 miles from Blue Springs.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 211.3 miles (340 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.7 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:54 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.09 one way or $60.19 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 70.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms around Sunset Hills and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Blue Springs.
Stop Ideas Near Columbia
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 Columbia.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Sunset Hills and Blue Springs. Straight-line distance: 211.26 mi (339.99 km).
#1 Sunset Hills
City in Saint Louis County, Missouri, United States
| Population | 8,448 |
| Coordinates | 38.5389400, -90.4073400 |
| Altitude | 188 |
| 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: 364 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 31m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 39m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 31m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 46m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 13m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 49m |
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 | $30.09 | $60.19 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $33.94 | $67.88 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $37.14 | $74.28 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $42.33 | $84.65 |
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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