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Blue Springs, MO Road Trips

With 26 routes heading out and 33 heading in, Blue Springs, MO works well as a modest departure point in the Midwest. The route mix is balanced, with options ranging from 9-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

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Trip Routes

59

Longest Drive

412.3 mi

Caruthersville, MO

Quickest Drive

18m

East Independence, MO

Plan Around Blue Springs, MO

Trips from Blue Springs, MO

Driving from Blue Springs, MO

Expect an average of 195 miles and about 3h 50m 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 9 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), Perryville, MO (297 mi, 5h 41m), and Sainte Genevieve County, MO (283.8 mi, 5h 30m). 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 195-mile trip from Blue Springs, MO, budget about $29 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 26 mapped routes leaving Blue Springs, MO and 33 routes heading into Blue Springs, MO, covering 59 total connections. Distances range from 9 to 412 miles.

The longest mapped route from Blue Springs, MO covers 412 miles and takes approximately 7h 50m. Shorter options start at just 9 miles.

The average route from Blue Springs, MO runs about 195 miles with a drive time of roughly 3h 50m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.

At current gas prices (about $3.77/gallon for regular), the average 195-mile trip from Blue Springs, MO costs roughly $29 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 Perryville, 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.

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