Blue Springs, MO Road Trips
With 49 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.
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Trip Routes
70
Longest Drive
411.9 mi
Caruthersville, MO
Quickest Drive
33m
Pleasant Valley, MO
Plan Around Blue Springs, MO
Popular Incoming Routes
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Continue From Blue Springs, MO
Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.
Trips from Blue Springs, MO
Blue Springs, MO to Caruthersville, MO
Blue Springs, MO to Bethany, MO
Blue Springs, MO to Malden, MO
Blue Springs, MO to Poplar Bluff, MO
Blue Springs, MO to Sikeston, MO
Blue Springs, MO to Castor, MO
Blue Springs, MO to Uniontown, MO
Blue Springs, MO to Perryville, MO
Blue Springs, MO to Sainte Genevieve County, MO
Blue Springs, MO to Flat River, MO
Blue Springs, MO to Park Hills, MO
Blue Springs, MO to Desloge, MO
Blue Springs, MO to West Plains, MO
Blue Springs, MO to Crystal City, MO
Blue Springs, MO to Hillsboro, MO
Blue Springs, MO to Pevely, MO
Blue Springs, MO to Byrnes Mill, MO
Blue Springs, MO to Concord, MO
Driving from Blue Springs, MO
Expect an average of 227 miles and about 4h 25m behind the wheel when leaving Blue Springs, MO. This is long-haul territory. Most routes stretch past the 250-mile mark, so pack snacks and plan fuel stops. 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 227-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 49 mapped routes leaving Blue Springs, MO and 21 routes heading into Blue Springs, MO, covering 70 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 227 miles with a drive time of roughly 4h 25m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
At current gas prices (about $3.79/gallon for regular), the average 227-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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