Blue Springs, MO Road Trips

With 14 routes heading out and 17 heading in, Blue Springs, MO works well as a modest departure point in the Midwest. The route mix is balanced, with options ranging from 12-mile quick runs to 404-mile cross-state drives. Most routes from Blue Springs, MO head east, giving the route network a clear directional lean.

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Trip Routes

31

Longest Drive

404 mi

Bethany, MO

Quickest Drive

18m

East Independence, MO

Plan Around Blue Springs, MO

Popular Incoming Routes

Useful if Blue Springs, MO is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.

Malden, MO to Blue Springs, MO 402.4 mi · 7h 42m Jackson, MO to Blue Springs, MO 324.6 mi · 6h 10m Perryville, MO to Blue Springs, MO 297.4 mi · 5h 42m Herculaneum, MO to Blue Springs, MO 247.8 mi · 3h 52m

Continue From Blue Springs, MO

Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.

Blue Springs, MO to Bethany, MO 404 mi · 7h 50m Blue Springs, MO to Malden, MO 401.5 mi · 7h 40m Blue Springs, MO to Perryville, MO 297 mi · 5h 41m Blue Springs, MO to Desloge, MO 279.4 mi · 5h 21m

Trips from Blue Springs, MO

Blue Springs, MO to Bethany, MO

404 mi 7h 50m

Blue Springs, MO to Malden, MO

401.5 mi 7h 40m

Blue Springs, MO to Perryville, MO

297 mi 5h 41m

Blue Springs, MO to Desloge, MO

279.4 mi 5h 21m

Blue Springs, MO to Crystal City, MO

250.9 mi 4h 51m

Blue Springs, MO to Byrnes Mill, MO

232 mi 4h 34m

Blue Springs, MO to Clayton, MO

225 mi 4h 20m

Blue Springs, MO to Des Peres, MO

220.4 mi 4h 14m

Blue Springs, MO to Eureka, MO

220.2 mi 4h 20m

Blue Springs, MO to Bowling Green, MO

191.5 mi 3h 46m

Blue Springs, MO to Camdenton, MO

142.8 mi 3h 13m

Blue Springs, MO to Centralia, MO

130.5 mi 2h 32m

Blue Springs, MO to Kansas City, MO

18.8 mi 26m

Blue Springs, MO to Lee's Summit, MO

11.6 mi 20m

Driving from Blue Springs, MO

Expect an average of 216 miles and about 4h 13m behind the wheel when leaving Blue Springs, MO. There is a healthy spread of short hops, medium drives, and longer road trips to pick from. The longest mapped route runs 404 miles (7h 50m), while the shortest is just 12 miles.

Popular Destinations

Top road trip destinations from Blue Springs, MO are Bethany, MO (404 mi, 7h 50m), Malden, MO (401.5 mi, 7h 40m), Perryville, MO (297 mi, 5h 41m), Desloge, MO (279.4 mi, 5h 21m), and Crystal City, MO (250.9 mi, 4h 51m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.

Planning & Costs

Regular gas in MO currently averages around $3.77 per gallon. For the typical 216-mile trip from Blue Springs, MO, budget about $32 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.

Routes tend to go east, so afternoon departures put the sun at your back on the return leg. Most trips take a half-day, so a morning start gets you there in time for lunch or an afternoon of exploring.

Frequently Asked Questions

There are 14 mapped routes leaving Blue Springs, MO and 17 routes heading into Blue Springs, MO, covering 31 total connections. Distances range from 12 to 404 miles.

The longest mapped route from Blue Springs, MO covers 404 miles and takes approximately 7h 50m. Shorter options start at just 12 miles.

The average route from Blue Springs, MO runs about 216 miles with a drive time of roughly 4h 13m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.

At current gas prices (about $3.77/gallon for regular), the average 216-mile trip from Blue Springs, MO costs roughly $32 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.

The most popular road trip destinations from Blue Springs, MO include Bethany, MO, Malden, MO, Perryville, MO and Desloge, MO. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.