How far is Nevada, MO from Blue Springs, MO?

The driving distance from Nevada, MO to Blue Springs, MO is about 89.4 miles (143.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 30m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 81.5 miles (131.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 01m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
89.41 mi
01h 30m
Flight
81.47 mi
131.11 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
81.47 mi
Kilometers
131.11 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
89.41 mi
Kilometers
143.89 km
Drive Time
01h 30m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 30m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Blue Springs
Thu, May 21, 10:39 AM CDT
Return by in Nevada
Thu, May 21, 12:10 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Nevada
2026-05-21T09:08
Arrive Blue Springs
Thu, May 21, 10:39 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 30m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:31 AM to 11:31 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:28 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Nevada
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Archie
MO

City in Cass County, Missouri, United States

From Nevada
43.9 mi
00h 45m
To Blue Springs
45.5 mi
00h 45m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
70°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Thu, May 21 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
9 mph E
Destination
66°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Thu, May 21 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
6 to 9 mph ENE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Nevada and Blue Springs.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Nevada and Blue Springs.

  1. 1

    Start on East Walnut Street

    1330 ft · 1 min · East Walnut Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North Osage Boulevard

    1.5 km · 2 min · North Osage Boulevard

  3. 3

    Take the ramp straight toward I 49 North, US 71 North: Kansas City

    973 ft · 12 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight right

    57.4 mi · 1 hr 2 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward MO 291 North: Lee's Summit

    817 ft · 17 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on MO 291 North: Lee's Summit

    74 m · 6 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    8.3 mi · 12 min

  8. 8

    Turn slight left

    8.5 mi · 12 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward US 50 East, MO 291 North: Sedalia

    2911 ft · 53 sec

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward MO 291 North: Independence, Hamblen Road

    1191 ft · 37 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left

    91 m · 7 sec

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    5.4 mi · 8 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward Woods Chapel Road

    794 ft · 18 sec

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Northeast Woods Chapel Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Northeast Woods Chapel Road

  15. 15

    Continue on Southwest Woods Chapel Road

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Southwest Woods Chapel Road

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Corporal M.E. Webster Memorial Parkway

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Corporal M.E. Webster Memorial Parkway

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Southwest 15th Street

    2752 ft · 1 min · Southwest 15th Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Southwest 15th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Nevada and Blue Springs.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
18 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 49 North
57.6 mi · 64%
MO 291 North
14.1 mi · 16%
Southwest Woods Chapel Road
2.22 mi · 2%
Corporal M.E. Webster Memorial Parkway
1.52 mi · 2%
Northeast Woods Chapel Road
1.3 mi · 1%
North Osage Boulevard
0.91 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 49 North

Merge slight right

57.4 mi · 01h 02m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 30m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.9 mi
81.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Archie
00h 45m from Nevada
Leave By
3:28 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Nevada and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Blue Springs.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Nevada to Blue Springs?

The road trip is about 89.4 miles (143.9 km) and usually takes 01h 30m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Archie is a useful midpoint, sitting about 43.9 miles from Nevada and 45.5 miles from Blue Springs.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 81.5 miles (131.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.9 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:28 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.88 one way or $23.76 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 28 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Nevada and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Blue Springs.

Stop Ideas Near Archie

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Archie, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Archie.

RAIL

Lee's Summit

48 mi away
217 SW Main St.
RAIL

Warrensburg

62 mi away
100 South Holden St.
RAIL

Independence

68 mi away
600 South Grand Ave.
RAIL

Union Station

70 mi away
30 West Pershing Rd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Nevada and Blue Springs. Straight-line distance: 81.47 mi (131.11 km).

Nevada

#1 Nevada

Town in Vernon County, Missouri, United States

Population8,196
Coordinates37.8392100, -94.3546700
Altitude266
CountryUnited States
Blue Springs

#2 Blue Springs

The most populous city in Jackson County, Missouri.

Population56,547
Coordinates39.0169500, -94.2816100
Altitude297
CountryUnited States
Start: East Walnut Street (-94.354672, 37.839164)
End: Southwest 15th Street (-94.281571, 39.016949)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 144 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 58m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 14m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 47m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 29m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 16m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 06m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.15 gal
11.94 L · about $11.88
Round trip
$23.76
6.3 gal · 23.88 L
Estimated CO2
28 kg one way
Round trip: 56 kg / 123 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $11.88 $23.76
Mid-grade $4.25 $13.40 $26.79
Premium $4.65 $14.66 $29.32
Diesel $5.30 $16.71 $33.42

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Missouri · May 21, 2026

There is no time difference between Nevada and Blue Springs. The current time is 09:08:26.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.