Origin
Blue Springs, MO
Afternoon in Blue Springs on Wednesday
Local time
2:42 PM
CDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Blue Springs, MO to Carl Junction, MO
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
3h
Distance
151 mi
243 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$24
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 50m
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6 AM
3h 1m
8 AM
3h 24m
10 AM
3h 9m
12 PM
3h 7m
3 PM
3h 10m
5 PM
3h 23m
8 PM
2h 54m
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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Carl Junction, MO
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Trip Overview
The drive from Blue Springs, MO to Carl Junction, MO covers 151 miles and takes about 3h behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Corporal M, Southwest Woods Chapel Road, Northeast Woods Chapel Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $23.61 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
75.5 miles from Blue Springs, MO
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 30m into the drive .
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Drive Character
Expect a 3h drive with frequent turns across 151 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 25 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Corporal M is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple — set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Blue Springs, MO to Carl Junction, MO is easy. At 3h with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Blue Springs, MO to Carl Junction, MO is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Corporal M | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Southwest Woods Chapel Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Northeast Woods Chapel Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Woods Chapel Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 470 South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| MO 291 South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| US 50 West | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Cantrell Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Corporal M
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Blue Springs, MO and Carl Junction, MO.
1
Start on Southwest 15th Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
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Southwest 15th Street
2
Turn slight right
190 ft
·
7 sec
3
Turn slight right onto Corporal M.E. Webster Memorial Parkway
1.5 mi
·
2 min
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Corporal M.E. Webster Memorial Parkway
4
Turn left onto Southwest Woods Chapel Road
2.3 mi
·
4 min
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Southwest Woods Chapel Road
5
Continue on Northeast Woods Chapel Road
1.3 mi
·
2 min
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Northeast Woods Chapel Road
6
Continue on Woods Chapel Road
413 ft
·
14 sec
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Woods Chapel Road
7
Turn left onto I 470 South, MO 291 South: Lee's Summit, Harrisonville
0.2 mi
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24 sec
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I 470 South, MO 291 South: Lee's Summit, Harrisonville
8
Merge slight left
2.0 mi
·
2 min
9
Keep slight left to continue on MO 291 South: Harrisonville
3.3 mi
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5 min
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MO 291 South: Harrisonville
10
Take the ramp right toward US 50 West, MO 291 South: Kansas City
0.6 mi
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54 sec
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US 50 West, MO 291 South: Kansas City
11
Take the exit slight right toward MO 291 South: Jefferson Street, Harrisonville
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
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MO 291 South: Jefferson Street, Harrisonville
12
Keep slight left to continue on MO 291 South: Harrisonville
17 mi
·
24 min
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MO 291 South: Harrisonville
13
Continue on Cantrell Road
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
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Cantrell Road
14
Take the exit straight toward I 49 South, US 71 South: Joplin
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
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I 49 South, US 71 South: Joplin
15
Merge slight left
107 mi
·
1 hr 54 min
16
Take the exit slight right toward MO 571 South, MO 96, I 49 Business, MO 171 North: Webb City
0.1 mi
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15 sec
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MO 571 South, MO 96, I 49 Business, MO 171 North: Webb City
17
Turn right onto Edward F. Dixon III Memorial Highway
6.6 mi
·
7 min
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Edward F. Dixon III Memorial Highway
18
Keep slight right to continue on I 49 Business, MO 171 North: Webb City
1.1 mi
·
1 min
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I 49 Business, MO 171 North: Webb City
19
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East MacArthur Drive
236 ft
·
3 sec
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East MacArthur Drive
20
Exit the roundabout onto East MacArthur Drive
0.9 mi
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1 min
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East MacArthur Drive
21
Continue on West Macarthur Drive
2.0 mi
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3 min
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West Macarthur Drive
22
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Demott Drive
131 ft
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3 sec
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Demott Drive
23
Exit the roundabout onto Demott Drive
3.1 mi
·
4 min
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Demott Drive
24
Turn left onto East Pennell Street
1.3 mi
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2 min
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East Pennell Street
25
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 75.5 miles from Blue Springs, MO, or about 1h 30m into the drive.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 80 miles or 1h 35m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 75.5 miles or 1h 30m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 28m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Carl Junction, MO than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Blue Springs, MO so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Blue Springs, MO
This is one driving day of about 151 miles and 3h.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Blue Springs, MO.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 75.5 mi from Blue Springs, MO · 1h 30m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
76 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 75.5 miles from Blue Springs, MO, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Carl Junction, MO
The final approach into Carl Junction, MO usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Carl Junction, MO.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$23.61 one way
$47.21 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
53 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $25.92 | $51.84 |
| premium | $4.89 | $29.06 | $58.12 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $33.34 | $66.68 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$24
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$49–$74
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 52.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $16 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 45.3 | 0 | $15.85 | $7.25 |
| Efficient EV | 37.8 | 0 | $13.21 | $6.04 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 60.4 | 0 | $21.14 | $9.66 |
Gas CO2
53 kg
EV CO2
18 kg (66% 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
Carl Junction, MO
Afternoon in Carl Junction on Wednesday
Local time
2:42 PM
CDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
73°F
Nevada, MO
76 mi in
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
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
1 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
3h 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 Carl Junction, MO covers 151 miles and takes about 3h without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Corporal M, Southwest Woods Chapel Road, Northeast Woods Chapel Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 75.5 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 $23.61 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
The drive from Blue Springs, MO to Carl Junction, MO is easy. At 3h with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Blue Springs, MO to Carl Junction, MO is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Blue Springs, MO to Carl Junction, MO does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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