Origin
Blue Springs, MO
Late night in Blue Springs on Saturday
Local time
4:51 AM
CDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Blue Springs, MO to Belton, MO
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
37m
Distance
26.2 mi
42 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 34m
★
6 AM
0h 37m
8 AM
0h 43m
10 AM
0h 39m
12 PM
0h 39m
3 PM
0h 40m
5 PM
0h 43m
8 PM
0h 35m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Blue Springs, MO
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Belton, MO
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Trip Overview
The drive from Blue Springs, MO to Belton, MO covers 26.2 miles and takes about 37m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 470, I 49, Southwest Woods Chapel Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 11.2 miles on I 470. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.89 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 37m. Total distance: 26.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
37m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (75%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 37m highway drive covering 26.2 miles, with most of the trip on I 470 and I 49. The longest continuous stretch is about 11.2 miles on I 470.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 20 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 470 is the longest continuous segment at about 11.2 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 470 and I 49. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 5.7 miles in.
Driving Effort
9/10
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 10 decision points packed into just 26.2 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 37m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 5.7 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 7.9 miles (I 470): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 17 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 10 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
7
5.7 mi into trip
|
~10m in
Turn left toward I 470 South, MO 291 South: Lee's Summit, Harrisonville
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 470 South, MO 291 South: Lee's Summit,...
7
7.9 mi into trip
|
~13m in
|
I 470
Keep slight right at fork onto I 470 toward I 470 South: Wichita
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
Toward I 470 South: Wichita
8
17 mi into trip
|
~24m in
Take the exit toward I 49, I 435 North, US 71: Joplin, Kansas City, Des Moines
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left / straight lanes.
Exit 1
Toward I 49, I 435 North, US 71: Joplin, Kansas...
8
17.2 mi into trip
|
~24m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 49 South, US 71 South: Joplin
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward I 49 South, US 71 South: Joplin
8
17.7 mi into trip
|
~25m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 49 South, US 71 South: Joplin
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 49 South, US 71 South: Joplin
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Blue Springs, MO and Belton, MO, road signs point toward Harrisonville, Kansas City, Des Moines and Mo Y.
Harrisonville
5.7 mi in
|
~10m
Kansas City
17 mi in
|
~24m
Des Moines
17 mi in
|
~24m
Mo Y
24.7 mi in
|
~33m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 470 | 11.2 mi | 12m |
| I 49 | 7 mi | 8m |
| Southwest Woods Chapel Road | 2.3 mi | 4m |
| Corporal M.E. Webster Memorial Parkway | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| Northeast Woods Chapel Road | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| Southwest 15th Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| North Cedar Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| East 163rd Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 470
— 11.2 mi, about 12m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Blue Springs, MO and Belton, MO.
1
Start on Southwest 15th Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Southwest 15th Street
2
Turn slight right
190 ft
·
7 sec
3
Turn slight right onto US 40
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Corporal M.E. Webster Memorial Parkway
4
Turn left onto Southwest Woods Chapel Road
2.3 mi
·
4 min
·
Southwest Woods Chapel Road
5
Continue on Northeast Woods Chapel Road
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Northeast Woods Chapel Road
6
Continue on Woods Chapel Road
415 ft
·
14 sec
·
Woods Chapel Road
7
Turn left
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
Toward I 470 South, MO 291 South: Lee's Summit, Harrisonville
8
Merge onto I 470; MO 291
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
I 470; MO 291
9
Keep slight right at fork onto I 470
9.2 mi
·
10 min
·
I 470
Toward I 470 South: Wichita
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
Exit 1
Toward I 49, I 435 North, US 71: Joplin, Kansas City, Des Moines
Use the slight left / straight lanes.
11
Keep slight left at fork
0.5 mi
·
52 sec
Toward I 49 South, US 71 South: Joplin
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
12
Keep slight left at fork
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
Toward I 49 South, US 71 South: Joplin
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Merge onto I 49; US 71
7.0 mi
·
8 min
·
I 49; US 71
14
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
Exit 175
Toward MO Y
15
Turn right onto East 163rd Street
0.4 mi
·
56 sec
·
East 163rd Street
16
Continue on North Cedar Street
0.4 mi
·
55 sec
·
North Cedar Street
17
Turn slight right
116 ft
·
5 sec
18
Turn slight right onto MO 58
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
·
East North Avenue
19
Turn left onto East Walnut Street
0.2 mi
·
52 sec
·
East Walnut Street
20
Arrive at destination
East Walnut Street
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.89 one way
$7.78 round trip
$3.77/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $4.39 | $8.77 |
| premium | $4.65 | $4.80 | $9.60 |
| diesel | $5.30 | $5.47 | $10.94 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.2 kg one way.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.9 | 0 | $2.75 | $1.26 |
| Efficient EV | 6.6 | 0 | $2.29 | $1.05 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10.5 | 0 | $3.67 | $1.68 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (67% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Belton, MO
Late night in Belton on Saturday
Local time
4:51 AM
CDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
37m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Blue Springs, MO to Belton, MO covers 26.2 miles and takes about 37m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 470, I 49, Southwest Woods Chapel Road. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 13.1 miles from Blue Springs, MO. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $3.89 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This is a short but busy drive. With 10 decision points packed into just 26.2 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 37m.
The main spots that need attention: at 5.7 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 7.9 miles (I 470): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 17 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Blue Springs, MO and Belton, MO, road signs point toward Harrisonville, Kansas City, Des Moines and Mo Y.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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