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

The driving distance from Warrensburg, MO to Blue Springs, MO is about 41.4 miles (66.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 47m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 34.2 miles (55 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 34m 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
41.38 mi
00h 47m
Flight
34.19 mi
55.03 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
34.19 mi
Kilometers
55.03 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
41.38 mi
Kilometers
66.59 km
Drive Time
00h 47m

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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 00h 47m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Blue Springs
Sun, May 31, 2:08 AM CDT
Return by in Warrensburg
Sun, May 31, 2:55 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Warrensburg
2026-05-31T01:20
Arrive Blue Springs
Sun, May 31, 2:08 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 47m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:47 AM to 10:47 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:56 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Warrensburg
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
Elm
MO

Unincorporated community in Missouri

From Warrensburg
20.6 mi
00h 23m
To Blue Springs
20.8 mi
00h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
88°F
Sunday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
6 to 12 mph SE
Destination
86°F
Sunday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Maguire Street

    1007 ft · 33 sec · South Maguire Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto East Gay Street

    1321 ft · 28 sec · East Gay Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto North Holden Street

    1856 ft · 45 sec · North Holden Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto West Young Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · West Young Street

  5. 5

    Turn left

    29.9 mi · 35 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward MO 7: Blue Springs, Pleasant Hill

    1301 ft · 28 sec

  7. 7

    Turn right

    8.2 mi · 14 min

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Corporal M.E. Webster Memorial Parkway

    2585 ft · 1 min · Corporal M.E. Webster Memorial Parkway

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Southwest 15th Street

    2782 ft · 1 min · Southwest 15th Street

  10. 10

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Southwest 15th Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
10 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
24.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Young Street
1.07 mi · 3%
Southwest 15th Street
0.53 mi · 1%
Corporal M.E. Webster Memorial Parkway
0.49 mi · 1%
North Holden Street
0.35 mi · 1%
East Gay Street
0.25 mi · 1%
MO 7
0.25 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn left

29.9 mi · 00h 35m

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
00h 47m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.2 mi
34.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Elm
00h 23m from Warrensburg
Leave By
4:56 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Warrensburg 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 Warrensburg to Blue Springs?

The road trip is about 41.4 miles (66.6 km) and usually takes 00h 47m 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?

Elm is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20.6 miles from Warrensburg and 20.8 miles from Blue Springs.

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

The direct path is about 34.2 miles (55 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.2 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 4:56 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.51 one way or $11.01 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Warrensburg and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Blue Springs.

Stop Ideas Near Elm

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Elm, 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 Elm.

RAIL

Warrensburg

28 mi away
100 South Holden St.
RAIL

Lee's Summit

30 mi away
217 SW Main St.
RAIL

Independence

42 mi away
600 South Grand Ave.
RAIL

Union Station

53 mi away
30 West Pershing Rd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Warrensburg and Blue Springs. Straight-line distance: 34.19 mi (55.03 km).

Warrensburg

#1 Warrensburg

City in Missouri

Population20,539
Coordinates38.7627900, -93.7360500
Altitude263
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: South Maguire Street (-93.735838, 38.762783)
End: Southwest 15th Street (-94.281571, 39.016949)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 67 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 22m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 02m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 49m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 41m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 35m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 30m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.46 gal
5.53 L · about $5.51
Round trip
$11.01
2.92 gal · 11.06 L
Estimated CO2
13 kg one way
Round trip: 26 kg / 57 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $5.51 $11.01
Mid-grade $4.25 $6.21 $12.42
Premium $4.65 $6.79 $13.59
Diesel $5.30 $7.74 $15.49

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 31, 2026

There is no time difference between Warrensburg and Blue Springs. The current time is 01:20:55.

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.