How far is Woodson Terrace, MO from Blue Springs, MO?

The driving distance from Woodson Terrace, MO to Blue Springs, MO is about 219 miles (352.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 24m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 212 miles (341.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 49m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
219.03 mi
03h 24m
Flight
211.99 mi
341.16 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
211.99 mi
Kilometers
341.16 km
Flight Time
00h 25m

Driving Distance

Road route
219.03 mi
Kilometers
352.49 km
Drive Time
03h 24m

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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 24m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Blue Springs
Sun, Apr 19, 10:24 AM CDT
Return by in Woodson Terrace
Sun, Apr 19, 1:49 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Woodson Terrace
2026-04-19T06:59
Arrive Blue Springs
Sun, Apr 19, 10:24 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 24m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:25 AM to 11:25 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:10 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Woodson Terrace
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Columbia
MO

The most populous city in the state of Missouri.

From Woodson Terrace
109.4 mi
01h 42m
To Blue Springs
109.7 mi
01h 42m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
67°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
6 to 10 mph W
Destination
64°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
6 to 9 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Woodson Terrace and Blue Springs.

  1. 1

    Start on Woodson Road

    1.2 km · 1 min · Woodson Road

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Natural Bridge Road

    3106 ft · 1 min · Natural Bridge Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Airflight Drive

    547 ft · 19 sec · Airflight Drive

  4. 4

    Take the ramp left toward I 70 West: Saint Charles

    1113 ft · 16 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    215.9 mi · 4 hr 6 min

  6. 6

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

    1157 ft · 25 sec

  7. 7

    Turn left

    2474 ft · 1 min

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Northwest R D Mize Road

    2573 ft · 1 min · Northwest R D Mize Road

  9. 9

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

    2596 ft · 1 min · Northwest 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 Woodson Terrace and Blue Springs.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
10 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
4.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 70 West
216 mi · 99%
Woodson Road
0.72 mi
Natural Bridge Road
0.59 mi
Northwest 15th Street
0.49 mi
Northwest R D Mize Road
0.49 mi
MO 7
0.22 mi
Longest Stretch

I 70 West

Merge slight left

216 mi · 04h 06m

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
03h 24m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7 mi
212 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Columbia
01h 42m from Woodson Terrace
Leave By
10:10 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Woodson Terrace and Sunny near Blue Springs.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Woodson Terrace to Blue Springs?

The road trip is about 219 miles (352.5 km) and usually takes 03h 24m 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 109.4 miles from Woodson Terrace and 109.7 miles from Blue Springs.

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

The direct path is about 212 miles (341.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 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 10:10 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.15 one way or $58.30 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 68.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Woodson Terrace and Sunny near Blue Springs.

Stop Ideas Near Columbia

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

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

RAIL

Jefferson City

44 mi away
101 Jefferson Street
RAIL

Sedalia

82 mi away
100 block of Main Street, through parking lot
RAIL

Hermann

83 mi away
Wharf & Gutenberg Sts.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Woodson Terrace and Blue Springs. Straight-line distance: 211.99 mi (341.16 km).

Woodson Terrace

#1 Woodson Terrace

City in Saint Louis County, Missouri, United States

Population4,033
Coordinates38.7250500, -90.3584500
Altitude193
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: Woodson Road (-90.358353, 38.725047)
End: Southwest 15th Street (-94.281571, 39.016949)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 352 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 17m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 28m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 22m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 39m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 07m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 43m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.73 gal
29.26 L · about $29.15
Round trip
$58.30
15.46 gal · 58.52 L
Estimated CO2
68.7 kg one way
Round trip: 137.4 kg / 303 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $29.15 $58.30
Mid-grade $4.25 $32.88 $65.75
Premium $4.65 $35.98 $71.95
Diesel $5.30 $41.00 $82.00

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Woodson Terrace and Blue Springs. The current time is 06:59:59.

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.