Origin
Blue Springs, MO
Evening in Blue Springs on Sunday
Local time
8:24 PM
CDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Blue Springs, MO to Caruthersville, MO
Drive Time
7h 44m
Distance
411.9 mi
663 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$63
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
7h 35m
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6 AM
7h 45m
8 AM
8h 4m
10 AM
7h 51m
12 PM
7h 49m
3 PM
7h 52m
5 PM
8h 3m
8 PM
7h 39m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Blue Springs, MO
卓浩 虞
Caruthersville, MO
Renegade Lenz
Trip Overview
The drive from Blue Springs, MO to Caruthersville, MO covers 411.9 miles and takes about 7h 44m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Northwest R D Mize Road, I 70 East, Dwight D for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $62.56 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
2 planned breaks
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
206 miles from Blue Springs, MO
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 52m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 7h 44m drive with frequent turns across 411.9 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 26 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Northwest R D Mize Road 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. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.
Route Complexity
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
The route itself is not hard, but at 7h 44m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 0 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Blue Springs, MO to Caruthersville, MO is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Northwest R D Mize Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 70 East | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Dwight D | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| U | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Highway Patrol Sgt | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Sheriff Roger I | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 64 East | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Avenue of the Saints | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Northwest R D Mize Road
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Blue Springs, MO and Caruthersville, MO.
1
Start on Southwest 15th Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
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Southwest 15th Street
2
Turn right onto Northwest R D Mize Road
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Northwest R D Mize Road
3
Turn left
0.4 mi
·
1 min
4
Turn slight right
85 ft
·
2 sec
5
Keep slight right to continue on I 70 East: Columbia
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
I 70 East: Columbia
6
Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
49 mi
·
52 min
·
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
7
Continue on U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway
32 mi
·
34 min
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U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway
8
Keep slight left to continue on U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway
22 mi
·
24 min
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U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway
9
Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
1.8 mi
·
2 min
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Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
10
Continue on Highway Patrol Sgt. Benjamin Booth Memorial Highway
1.6 mi
·
1 min
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Highway Patrol Sgt. Benjamin Booth Memorial Highway
11
Continue on Sheriff Roger I. Wilson Memorial Highway
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Sheriff Roger I. Wilson Memorial Highway
12
Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
81 mi
·
1 hr 35 min
·
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
13
Take the exit slight right toward I 64 East, US 40 East, US 61 South: Chesterfield
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
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I 64 East, US 40 East, US 61 South: Chesterfield
14
Merge slight left onto Avenue of the Saints
25 mi
·
30 min
·
Avenue of the Saints
15
Take the exit slight right toward I 270: Chicago, Memphis
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
·
I 270: Chicago, Memphis
16
Keep slight right to continue on I 270 South: Memphis
0.3 mi
·
31 sec
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I 270 South: Memphis
17
Merge slight left
11 mi
·
14 min
18
Take the exit slight right toward I 55, US 61, US 67: Saint Louis, Memphis, Lemay Ferry Road
0.4 mi
·
27 sec
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I 55, US 61, US 67: Saint Louis, Memphis, Lemay Ferry Road
19
Keep slight right to continue on I 55 South: Memphis
0.4 mi
·
44 sec
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I 55 South: Memphis
20
Merge slight left onto Rosa Parks Highway
1.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Rosa Parks Highway
21
Continue on Officer Thomas G. Smith, Jr. Memorial Highway
1.8 mi
·
2 min
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Officer Thomas G. Smith, Jr. Memorial Highway
22
Continue on Police Officer Steven Jarvis Memorial Highway
174 mi
·
3 hr 6 min
·
Police Officer Steven Jarvis Memorial Highway
23
Take the exit slight right toward MO 84: Hayti, Caruthersville
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
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MO 84: Hayti, Caruthersville
24
Turn left
5.0 mi
·
9 min
25
Turn right
46 ft
·
3 sec
26
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Evening Departure
This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 206 miles from Blue Springs, MO, or about 3h 52m 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 91 miles or 1h 42m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 206 miles or 3h 52m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 6h 37m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Caruthersville, 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.
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Pick one backup stop option before the midpoint in case traffic changes your pacing.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Blue Springs, MO
This is one driving day of about 411.9 miles and 7h 44m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 91 miles from Blue Springs, MO.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 2 real breaks rather than only quick fuel stops.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 206 mi from Blue Springs, MO · 3h 52m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
206 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 91 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 206 miles from Blue Springs, MO, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Caruthersville, MO
The final approach into Caruthersville, 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 Caruthersville, 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
$62.56 one way
$125.13 round trip
$3.86/gal
25.4 MPG avg
144 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $68.97 | $137.94 |
| premium | $4.80 | $77.76 | $155.52 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $91.51 | $183.02 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$63
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$88–$113
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 144.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $43 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 123.6 | 1 | $43.25 | $19.77 |
| Efficient EV | 103 | 1 | $36.04 | $16.48 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 164.8 | 2 | $57.67 | $26.36 |
Gas CO2
144 kg
EV CO2
48 kg (67% less)
Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.
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
Caruthersville, MO
Evening in Caruthersville on Sunday
Local time
8:24 PM
CDT
Current temp
80°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
31 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
7h 44m on the road
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
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 Caruthersville, MO covers 411.9 miles and takes about 7h 44m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Northwest R D Mize Road, I 70 East, Dwight D. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 206 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 $62.56 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour. This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
Plan about 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
The route itself is not hard, but at 7h 44m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 0 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Blue Springs, MO to Caruthersville, MO is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Blue Springs, MO to Caruthersville, MO does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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