How long is the commute from Blue Springs, MO?
Workers who live in Blue Springs, MO take an average of 25.7 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
79.2% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
0.3% of workers walk to work.
14.8% work from home.
3.1% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 25.7 minutes (±1.4)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 14.8%
- Households without a car
- 3.1%
How people in Blue Springs get to work
| Means of transportation | Blue Springs | Jackson County | Missouri | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 79.2% (±2.2 points) | 72.7% | 74.8% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 5.1% (±1.2 points) | 7.0% | 8.1% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±0.1 points) | 1.4% | 0.8% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.3% (±0.2 points) | 1.4% | 1.8% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.7% (±0.4 points) | 1.7% | 1.4% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 14.8% (±1.9 points) | 15.8% | 13.0% | 15.1% |
In Blue Springs, the average commute is higher than in Jackson County (23.4 minutes).
It is also higher than in Missouri (23.5 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Blue Springs, the share commuting by public transportation is lower than in Jackson County (1.4%).
It is also lower than in Missouri (0.8%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Jackson County, Blue Springs ranks 10 of 18 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 520 of 1,149.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Blue Springs
| Vehicles available | Blue Springs | Jackson County | Missouri | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 3.1% (±0.8 points) | 8.1% | 6.6% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 31.8% (±3.2 points) | 39.3% | 33.0% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 43.7% (±2.9 points) | 35.4% | 37.5% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 21.5% (±2.3 points) | 17.2% | 22.8% | 21.9% |
In Blue Springs, the share of households without a vehicle is lower than in Jackson County (8.1%).
It is also lower than in Missouri (6.6%).
It is lower than the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Blue Springs
| Blue Springs | Jackson County | Missouri | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 14.8% (±1.9 points) | 15.8% (±0.6 points) | 13.0% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 96.6% (±0.9 points) | 95.7% (±0.3 points) | 94.8% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 94.5% (±1.5 points) | 91.0% (±0.4 points) | 89.3% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Blue Springs, the share of households with a broadband subscription is higher than in Jackson County (91.0%).
It is also higher than in Missouri (89.3%).
It is higher than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Blue Springs
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Springs | — | 25.7 minutes (±1.4) | — |
| Lake Tapawingo | 2.6 mi | 22.9 minutes (±3.3) | Not measurably different |
| Grain Valley | 2.8 mi | 25.8 minutes (±1.7) | Not measurably different |
| Independence | 6.8 mi | 23.9 minutes (±0.6) | Lower |
| Oak Grove | 7.5 mi | 29.1 minutes (±2.5) | Higher |
| Lake Lotawana | 7.5 mi | 28.2 minutes (±2.1) | Not measurably different |
| Unity Village | 8.0 mi | 11.1 minutes (±3.9) | Lower |
| Lee's Summit | 8.9 mi | 25.2 minutes (±1.0) | Not measurably different |
| Buckner | 9.1 mi | 27.1 minutes (±3.1) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Independence, MO (23.9 minutes), Unity Village, MO (11.1 minutes).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Oak Grove, MO (29.1 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Jackson County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 4 | Oak Grove | 29.1 minutes (±2.5) |
| 5 | Lake Lotawana | 28.2 minutes (±2.1) |
| 6 | Blue Summit | 27.3 minutes (±8.5) |
| 7 | Buckner | 27.1 minutes (±3.1) |
| 8 | Greenwood | 27.0 minutes (±2.9) |
| 9 | Grain Valley | 25.8 minutes (±1.7) |
| 10 | Blue Springs | 25.7 minutes (±1.4) |
| 11 | Lee's Summit | 25.2 minutes (±1.0) |
| 12 | Raytown | 24.2 minutes (±1.9) |
| 13 (tie) | Independence | 23.9 minutes (±0.6) |
| 13 (tie) | Sugar Creek | 23.9 minutes (±5.1) |
| 15 | Lake Tapawingo | 22.9 minutes (±3.3) |
| 16 | Grandview | 22.4 minutes (±1.2) |
Showing 13 of 18 places in Jackson County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates).
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Blue Springs
How long is the average commute in Blue Springs?
Workers who live in Blue Springs, MO take an average of 25.7 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Blue Springs without a car?
3.1% of households in Blue Springs have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Blue Springs?
14.8% (±1.9 points) of workers who live in Blue Springs worked from home, and 94.5% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Blue Springs city, Missouri
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Blue Springs city, Missouri
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Blue Springs city, Missouri
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DP03_0018E, DP03_0018M, DP03_0025E, DP03_0025M, DP03_0019PE, DP03_0019PM, DP03_0020PE, DP03_0020PM, DP03_0021PE, DP03_0021PM, DP03_0022PE, DP03_0022PM, DP03_0023PE, DP03_0023PM, DP03_0024PE, DP03_0024PM, DP04_0058PE, DP04_0058PM, DP04_0059PE, DP04_0059PM, DP04_0060PE, DP04_0060PM, DP04_0061PE, DP04_0061PM, DP02_0153PE, DP02_0153PM, DP02_0154PE, DP02_0154PM
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