Blue Springs to Salt Lake City: Road Trip Guide & Distance

939.7 miles 1512.3 km · straight line
1127.7 miles estimated 1814.8 km · driving distance
22h 41min estimated drive time
$109 - $134 estimated fuel cost
~2h 23min flight time
283° WNW bearing direction

How far is Blue Springs from Salt Lake City?

The distance from Blue Springs to Salt Lake City is 939.7 miles (1512.3 km) as the crow flies. Salt Lake City is located WNW of Blue Springs. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1127.7 miles, taking about 22h 41min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 23min. Both are located in United States — Blue Springs in Missouri and Salt Lake City in Utah.

This is a serious multi-day road trip! We strongly recommend breaking this journey up with an overnight stay to ensure you arrive safely and refreshed. Since you'll be heading mostly West, pack a good pair of sunglasses if you plan to drive during the late afternoon to avoid the harsh sun glare. For a trip of this distance, flying is significantly faster. However, driving offers the flexibility to explore stops along the way.

Coordinates come from public place data for Blue Springs and Salt Lake City. The driving distance is estimated from straight-line distance with a road-factor model, so confirm the route in your navigation app. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Blue Springs to Salt Lake City

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 22h 41min $109 - $134 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 23min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~27h 13min $90–$169* Budget
Train ~29h 29min $135–$395* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Blue Springs & Salt Lake City

Quick Facts

Blue Springs
39.02°N, 94.28°W
America/Chicago
297m elevation
Salt Lake City
40.76°N, 111.89°W
America/Denver
1288m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 313 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 78 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 26.5 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients