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

The driving distance from Webb City, MO to Blue Springs, MO is about 146.2 miles (235.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 19m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 129.6 miles (208.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 39m 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
146.19 mi
02h 19m
Flight
129.62 mi
208.6 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
129.62 mi
Kilometers
208.6 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
146.19 mi
Kilometers
235.27 km
Drive Time
02h 19m

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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 02h 19m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Blue Springs
Sat, Apr 25, 4:50 PM CDT
Return by in Webb City
Sat, Apr 25, 7:10 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Webb City
2026-04-25T14:30
Arrive Blue Springs
Sat, Apr 25, 4:50 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 19m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:20 AM to 12:20 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:50 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Webb City
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
Rich Hill
MO

City in Missouri

From Webb City
72.3 mi
01h 10m
To Blue Springs
73.9 mi
01h 10m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 25 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
6 to 12 mph SE
Destination
74°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 25 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
6 to 9 mph ESE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Main Street

    1857 ft · 39 sec · North Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto East MacArthur Drive

    1626 ft · 40 sec · East MacArthur Drive

  3. 3

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    71 m · 3 sec

  4. 4

    Exit the roundabout

    7.8 mi · 9 min

  5. 5

    Continue on West Central Avenue

    138 m · 16 sec · West Central Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn left onto I 49 North, US 71 North: Kansas City

    1109 ft · 14 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto George Washington Carver Memorial Highway

    3.2 mi · 3 min · George Washington Carver Memorial Highway

  8. 8

    Continue on Trooper Charles P. Corbin Memorial Highway

    10.5 mi · 11 min · Trooper Charles P. Corbin Memorial Highway

  9. 9

    Continue on Purple Heart Trail

    92.9 mi · 1 hr 40 min · Purple Heart Trail

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward MO 291 North: Lee's Summit

    817 ft · 17 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on MO 291 North: Lee's Summit

    74 m · 6 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    8.3 mi · 12 min

  13. 13

    Turn slight left

    8.5 mi · 12 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward US 50 East, MO 291 North: Sedalia

    2911 ft · 53 sec

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward MO 291 North: Independence, Hamblen Road

    1191 ft · 37 sec

  16. 16

    Turn left

    91 m · 7 sec

  17. 17

    Continue straight

    5.4 mi · 8 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward Woods Chapel Road

    794 ft · 18 sec

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Northeast Woods Chapel Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Northeast Woods Chapel Road

  20. 20

    Continue on Southwest Woods Chapel Road

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Southwest Woods Chapel Road

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Corporal M.E. Webster Memorial Parkway

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Corporal M.E. Webster Memorial Parkway

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Southwest 15th Street

    2752 ft · 1 min · Southwest 15th Street

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Southwest 15th Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
23 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
2 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Purple Heart Trail
92.9 mi · 64%
MO 291 North
14.1 mi · 10%
Trooper Charles P. Corbin Memorial Highway
10.5 mi · 7%
East MacArthur Drive
8.16 mi · 6%
George Washington Carver Memorial Highway
3.2 mi · 2%
Southwest Woods Chapel Road
2.22 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Purple Heart Trail

Continue on Purple Heart Trail

92.9 mi · 01h 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
02h 19m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.6 mi
129.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Rich Hill
01h 10m from Webb City
Leave By
1:50 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Webb City and Mostly Sunny near Blue Springs.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Webb City to Blue Springs?

The road trip is about 146.2 miles (235.3 km) and usually takes 02h 19m 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?

Rich Hill is a useful midpoint, sitting about 72.3 miles from Webb City and 73.9 miles from Blue Springs.

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

The direct path is about 129.6 miles (208.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.6 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 1:50 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.46 one way or $38.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 45.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Webb City and Mostly Sunny near Blue Springs.

Stop Ideas Near Rich Hill

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

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

RAIL

Lee's Summit

91 mi away
217 SW Main St.
RAIL

Warrensburg

92 mi away
100 South Holden St.
RAIL

Independence

110 mi away
600 South Grand Ave.
RAIL

Union Station

112 mi away
30 West Pershing Rd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Webb City and Blue Springs. Straight-line distance: 129.62 mi (208.6 km).

Webb City

#1 Webb City

City in Missouri

Population12,134
Coordinates37.1464500, -94.4630000
Altitude305
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 Main Street (-94.463009, 37.14645)
End: Southwest 15th Street (-94.281571, 39.016949)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 235 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 52m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 39m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 55m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 26m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 05m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 49m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.16 gal
19.53 L · about $19.46
Round trip
$38.92
10.32 gal · 39.06 L
Estimated CO2
45.9 kg one way
Round trip: 91.7 kg / 202 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $19.46 $38.92
Mid-grade $4.25 $21.95 $43.89
Premium $4.65 $24.01 $48.03
Diesel $5.30 $27.37 $54.74

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 · Apr 25, 2026

There is no time difference between Webb City and Blue Springs. The current time is 14:30:42.

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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.