How far is Saint Joseph, MO from Blue Springs, MO?

Fastest route

The distance between St. Joseph, Missouri, and Blue Springs, Missouri, is approximately 74.3 miles (119.5 kilometers). The estimated travel time is about 1 hour and 13 minutes.

Tips & Suggestions

🚗 Use the fastest route via I-29 S and I-70 E.
🛣️ Avoid road closures on I-229 S.
⛽ Plan for fuel stops along the way.
📱 Use a navigation app to stay updated on traffic conditions.

Directions

Get on US-36 E from N 12th St and S 9th St.
- Head east on Francis St toward N 12th St.
- Turn right onto N 12th St.
- Turn right onto Messanie St.
- Slight left to merge onto US-36 E.
Follow I-29 S and I-70 E to NW Woods Chapel Rd in Blue Springs. Take exit 18 from I-70 E.
- Follow I-29 S/US-71 S toward Kansas City.
- Keep left at the fork to continue on I-29 S.
- Keep left to continue on U.S. Hwy 71.
- Merge onto I-70 E/U.S. Hwy 71 S.
- Keep left at the fork to continue on I-70 E/US-24 E/US-40 E.
- Follow signs for St. Louis.
- Continue to follow I-70 E.
- Take exit 18 toward Lake Tapawingo/Fleming Park.
Follow NW Woods Chapel Rd and SW Walnut St to SW 15 St.
- Merge onto NW Woods Chapel Rd.
- At the traffic circle, take the 2nd exit onto SW Walnut St.

Please note that the provided directions are based on the information you provided. It's always a good idea to double-check with a reliable navigation tool or map for real-time updates on road conditions and the best route to take. Safe travels!

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Saint Joseph and Blue Springs is 60.06 miles (96.66 km).

Flight distance from Saint Joseph, MO to Blue Springs, MO is 60.06 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 09 minutes.

It takes 00 hours 08 minutes to travel from Saint Joseph to Blue Springs with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).

Driving distance

The driving distance from Saint Joseph, Missouri to Blue Springs, Missouri is: 77.89 miles (125.35 km) by car.

Driving from Saint Joseph to Blue Springs will take approximately 01 hours 17 minutes.

#1 Saint Joseph

The most populous city in Buchanan County, Missouri. It is located on the Missouri River in western Missouri. Saint Joseph is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the Patee House Museum and the Pony Express National Museum.

Population	74074
GPS Coordinates	39°46'7"N 94°50'48"W
Latitude	39.7686100
Longitude	-94.8466300
Altitude	270
Country	United States

#2 Blue Springs

The most populous city in Jackson County, Missouri. It is located in the Kansas City metropolitan area. Blue Springs is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the Blue Springs Family Aquatic Center and the Blue Springs Historical Society.

Population	56547
GPS Coordinates	39°1'1"N 94°16'54"W
Latitude	39.0169500
Longitude	-94.2816100
Altitude	297
Country	United States

Starting point in Saint Joseph: Walter Welsh Avenue (-94.846632,39.768853)
Ending point in Blue Springs: Southwest 15th Street (-94.281571,39.016949)

Estimated Travel Time Between Saint Joseph and Blue Springs

The distance between Saint Joseph and Blue Springs is 125 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 01 hours 23 minutes if you drive your car at an average speed of 90 kilometers / hour. For different choices, please review the avg. speed travel time table on the below.

There is no time difference between Saint Joseph and Blue Springs. The current time is 04:14:13.

Average Speed	Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h)	02 hours 35 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h)	01 hours 56 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h)	01 hours 33 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h)	01 hours 17 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h)	01 hours 06 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h)	01 hours 02 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h)	00 hours 58 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 10.4 liters (2.75 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Saint Joseph and Blue Springs.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Saint Joseph to Blue Springs is $8.81 (diesel $12.16).

Missouri gas prices.

	Gasoline	Mid Grade	Premium	Diesel
Gallon	$3.21	$3.54	$3.86	$4.43
Total	$8.81	$9.72	$10.61	$12.16

Take a look at our Gas Cost Calculator feature. It will figure out how much it will cost to drive this particular distance.

The average gas price (in Missouri ) per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $3.205 (Diesel $4.426) /gallon. Last changed prices on December 22, 2024.

How did we calculate the distance?

The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Saint Joseph and Blue Springs (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.