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Blue Springs, MO Road Trips

With 50 routes heading out and 21 heading in, Blue Springs, MO works well as a modest departure point in the Midwest. The route mix is balanced, with options ranging from 25-mile quick runs to 412-mile cross-state drives. Most routes from Blue Springs, MO head east, giving the route network a clear directional lean.

Downtown Blue Springs, MO, MO

Photo: 卓浩 虞

Trip Routes

71

Longest Drive

411.9 mi

Caruthersville, MO

Quickest Drive

33m

Pleasant Valley, MO

Plan Around Blue Springs, MO

Trips from Blue Springs, MO

Driving from Blue Springs, MO

Expect an average of 225 miles and about 4h 23m 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 412 miles (7h 50m), while the shortest is just 25 miles.

Popular Destinations

Top road trip destinations from Blue Springs, MO are Caruthersville, MO (411.9 mi, 7h 44m), Bethany, MO (404 mi, 7h 50m), Malden, MO (401.5 mi, 7h 40m), Poplar Bluff, MO (368.4 mi, 7h 5m), and Sikeston, MO (361.8 mi, 6h 48m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.

Planning & Costs

Regular gas in MO currently averages around $3.79 per gallon. For the typical 225-mile trip from Blue Springs, MO, budget about $34 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 50 mapped routes leaving Blue Springs, MO and 21 routes heading into Blue Springs, MO, covering 71 total connections. Distances range from 25 to 412 miles.

The longest mapped route from Blue Springs, MO covers 412 miles and takes approximately 7h 50m. Shorter options start at just 25 miles.

The average route from Blue Springs, MO runs about 225 miles with a drive time of roughly 4h 23m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.

At current gas prices (about $3.79/gallon for regular), the average 225-mile trip from Blue Springs, MO costs roughly $34 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 Caruthersville, MO, Bethany, MO, Malden, MO and Poplar Bluff, MO. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.

Blue Springs, MO by the Numbers

Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Population

59,416

Median Income

$84,075

Median Home Value

$241,500

Median Age

36.7

Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.

Blue Springs, MO at a Glance

Founded

1880

Elevation

974 ft

Area

22 mi²

City data from Wikidata (Q379010), available under CC0. Photos from Wikimedia Commons under their respective licenses. See our methodology for details.

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