How far is Washington County, MO from Blue Springs, MO?
The driving distance from Washington County, MO to Blue Springs, MO is about 254.7 miles (409.9 km), with a travel time of about 04h 26m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 198 miles (318.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 52m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 26m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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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Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Washington County and Blue Springs.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Washington County and Blue Springs.
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Start on the route
2765 ft · 2 min
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Turn left
7.7 mi · 19 min
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Turn right
27.9 mi · 41 min
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Continue straight
6.5 mi · 10 min
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Take the ramp left toward I 44 West: Rolla
1031 ft · 25 sec
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Merge slight left
12.3 mi · 13 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MO 8, MO 68: Saint James
823 ft · 20 sec
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Turn right onto North Jefferson Street
12.2 mi · 18 min · North Jefferson Street
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At the end of the road, turn right
50.2 mi · 1 hr 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 54 East, US 63 North: Fulton, Columbia
1591 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left
1.4 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 63 North: Columbia
27.8 mi · 31 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 70, US 40, MO PP: Kansas City, Saint Louis
2021 ft · 43 sec
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Continue straight
1089 ft · 31 sec
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Take the exit left toward I 70 West, US 40 West: Kansas City
2220 ft · 54 sec
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Merge slight left onto Sheriff Roger I. Wilson Memorial Highway
1.3 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 Washington County 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.
U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway
Continue on U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway
54.4 mi · 00h 58m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Washington County and 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 Washington County to Blue Springs?
The road trip is about 254.7 miles (409.9 km) and usually takes 04h 26m 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?
Hartsburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 128.7 miles from Washington County and 125.9 miles from Blue Springs.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 198 miles (318.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 56.7 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 8:08 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $35.74 one way or $71.47 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 79.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Washington County and Showers And Thunderstorms near Blue Springs.
Stop Ideas Near Hartsburg
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 Hartsburg.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Washington County and Blue Springs. Straight-line distance: 198 mi (318.65 km).
#1 Washington County
County in Missouri, United States
| Population | 24,604 |
| Coordinates | 37.9616800, -90.8774200 |
| Altitude | 292 |
| 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: 410 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 29m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 22m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 05m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 14m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 38m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 10m |
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 | $3.98 | $35.74 | $71.47 |
| Mid-grade | $4.34 | $39.03 | $78.05 |
| Premium | $4.71 | $42.32 | $84.63 |
| Diesel | $5.99 | $53.83 | $107.66 |
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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