Trip from Blue Springs, MO to Crystal City, MO

Drive Time

4h 51m

Distance

250.9 mi

404 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$38

one way

EV Charging

station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 41 min

4 AM

4h 38m ★

6 AM

4h 52m

8 AM

5h 19m

10 AM

5h 1m

12 PM

4h 59m

3 PM

5h 3m

5 PM

5h 17m

8 PM

4h 44m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Blue Springs, MO

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Crystal City, MO

Jérémy Glineur

Trip Overview

If you are planning a trip across Missouri from Blue Springs to Crystal City, expect to cover 250.9 miles over the course of roughly 4 hours and 51 minutes. This journey stays entirely within the Midwest, making it a straightforward trek that is easily manageable as a single-day excursion. You should budget approximately $38 for fuel to complete the trip. Because the route is categorized as a turn-heavy local drive, it requires more driver focus than a standard interstate slog. While the drive is efficient enough to do in one go, you will have the flexibility to incorporate at least one stop to break up the time behind the wheel.

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

1 planned break

Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

Midpoint

125.5 miles from Blue Springs, MO

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 19m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a mix of road types on this journey, as only 5% of the total distance is comprised of major highways. You will spend your longest uninterrupted stint on the Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway, which accounts for 131.6 miles of the total distance. The remaining mileage transitions into a turn-heavy local drive that demands your full attention compared to a monotonous interstate grind. Navigating through sections of the U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway and the Avenue of the Saints, you will find the road character shifts frequently. Keep your hands on the wheel, as the route favors local navigation over high-speed highway cruising.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.

There are about 33 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 131.6 miles.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

974 ft 443 ft

Total Climb

653 ft

Total Descent

1,183 ft

Highest Point

974 ft

Elevation Range

531 ft

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1.4 miles in.

Route Complexity 10/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

This is a demanding drive. With 21 significant decision points across 250.9 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 1.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 191.1 miles (US 40): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 216.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 21 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

1.4 mi into trip | ~3m in

Keep slight right at fork toward I 70 East: Columbia

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

Toward I 70 East: Columbia

191.1 mi into trip | ~3h 36m in | US 40

Take the exit onto US 40 toward I 64 East, US 40 East, US 61 South: Chesterfield

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Exit 210A Toward I 64 East, US 40 East, US 61 South: Ches...

216.5 mi into trip | ~4h 7m in

Take the exit toward I 270: Chicago, Memphis

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Exit 25 Toward I 270: Chicago, Memphis

216.8 mi into trip | ~4h 8m in

Keep slight right at fork toward I 270 South: Memphis

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Toward I 270 South: Memphis

228.7 mi into trip | ~4h 23m in

Take the exit toward I 55, US 61, US 67: Saint Louis, Memphis, Lemay Ferry Road

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 1A Toward I 55, US 61, US 67: Saint Louis, Memphis...

Towns Along This Route

On the drive from Blue Springs, MO to Crystal City, MO, road signs begin pointing toward Memphis along the way.

Memphis

216.5 mi in | ~4h 7m

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway	131.6 mi	2h 29m
U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway	54.4 mi	58m
Avenue of the Saints	25.1 mi	30m
Police Officer Steven Jarvis Memorial Highway	14.3 mi	15m
I 270	11.5 mi	14m
Sheriff Roger I. Wilson Memorial Highway	1.9 mi	2m
Officer Thomas G. Smith, Jr. Memorial Highway	1.8 mi	2m
Highway Patrol Sgt. Benjamin Booth Memorial Highway	1.6 mi	1m

Longest stretch: Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway — 131.6 mi, about 2h 29m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Blue Springs, MO and Crystal City, MO.

Start on Southwest 15th Street

0.5 mi · 1 min · Southwest 15th Street

Turn right onto Northwest R D Mize Road

0.5 mi · 1 min · Northwest R D Mize Road

Turn left onto MO 7

0.4 mi · 1 min · MO 7

Turn slight right onto MO 7

84 ft · 2 sec · MO 7

Keep slight right at fork

0.2 mi · 26 sec

Toward I 70 East: Columbia

Merge onto I 70

49 mi · 52 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

Use the none lane.

Continue on I 70; US 40

32 mi · 34 min · U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway

Keep slight left at fork onto I 70

22 mi · 24 min · U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway

Continue on I 70; US 40

1.8 mi · 2 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

Continue on I 70; US 40

1.6 mi · 1 min · Highway Patrol Sgt. Benjamin Booth Memorial Highway

Continue on I 70; US 40

1.9 mi · 2 min · Sheriff Roger I. Wilson Memorial Highway

Continue on I 70; US 40

81 mi · 1 hr 35 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

Take the exit onto US 40

0.3 mi · 33 sec · US 40

Exit 210A Toward I 64 East, US 40 East, US 61 South: Chesterfield

Merge onto I 64; US 40; US 61

25 mi · 30 min · Avenue of the Saints

Use the straight / slight left lanes.

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 38 sec

Exit 25 Toward I 270: Chicago, Memphis Use the slight right lane.

Keep slight right at fork

0.3 mi · 31 sec

Toward I 270 South: Memphis Use the slight right lane.

Merge onto I 270

11 mi · 14 min · I 270

Use the none lane.

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 27 sec

Exit 1A Toward I 55, US 61, US 67: Saint Louis, Memphis, Lemay Ferry Road Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight right at fork

0.4 mi · 43 sec

Toward I 55 South: Memphis

Merge onto I 55

1.5 mi · 1 min · Rosa Parks Highway

Use the none lane.

Continue on I 55

1.8 mi · 2 min · Officer Thomas G. Smith, Jr. Memorial Highway

Use the none lane.

Continue on I 55

14 mi · 15 min · Police Officer Steven Jarvis Memorial Highway

Use the none lane.

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 24 sec

Exit 178 Toward Herculaneum

Turn right onto McNutt Street

464 ft · 13 sec · McNutt Street

Enter roundabout onto McNutt Street

0.1 mi · 9 sec · McNutt Street

Continue on McNutt Street

0.6 mi · 1 min · McNutt Street

Use the straight lane.

Turn right onto I 55 Business; US 61; US 67

0.6 mi · 1 min · Commercial Boulevard

Use the right lane.

Continue on I 55 Business; US 61; US 67

1.5 mi · 2 min · North Truman Boulevard

Turn left onto 8th Street

0.2 mi · 25 sec · 8th Street

Turn right onto Jefferson Avenue

0.4 mi · 58 sec · Jefferson Avenue

Turn left onto 3rd Avenue

365 ft · 18 sec · 3rd Avenue

Turn right onto North Taylor Avenue

436 ft · 19 sec · North Taylor Avenue

Arrive at destination

North Taylor Avenue

Trip Plan

To make the most of your 250.9-mile drive, plan to depart early in the morning so you can navigate the more technical local segments during daylight hours. Since the trip is roughly 5 hours long, scheduling at least one planned stop will help you stay refreshed for the turn-heavy portions of the route. Keep a close eye on your fuel gauge, as local roads can lead to unpredictable consumption compared to steady highway driving; having $38 set aside for gas is a good baseline for your budget. The primary advantage of this route is its flexibility, so do not feel pressured to rush through the local sections. A specific tip for this trip: prioritize mapping out your turns on the local stretches before you leave, as the limited highway share means you will be relying on regional road signage more often than major interstate markers.

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 125.5 miles from Blue Springs, MO, or about 2h 19m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 131.6 miles.

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 27m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 125.5 miles or 2h 19m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 3h 54m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Crystal City, MO than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Blue Springs, MO so your first major turns are already loaded.

Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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 250.9 miles and 4h 51m.

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.

The longest stretch is on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway for about 131.6 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 125.5 mi from Blue Springs, MO · 2h 19m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Alton, IL

125 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

Quincy, IL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Quincy, IL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 125.5 miles from Blue Springs, MO, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 131.6 miles.

Arriving in Crystal City, MO

The final approach into Crystal City, 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 Crystal City, MO.

After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$38.11 one way

$76.22 round trip

$3.86/gal 25.4 MPG avg 88 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.25	$42.01	$84.02
premium	$4.80	$47.36	$94.73
diesel	$5.64	$55.74	$111.48

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$38

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$63–$88

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 87.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $26 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	75.3	0	$26.34	$12.04
Efficient EV	62.7	0	$21.95	$10.04
EV Truck/SUV	100.4	1	$35.13	$16.06

Gas CO2

88 kg

EV CO2

29 kg (67% less)

Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.

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.

Forecast data refreshed 1 day ago

Origin

Blue Springs, MO

Afternoon in Blue Springs on Sunday

Local time

3:49 PM

CDT

Current temp

74°F

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

S 6 to 12 mph 24% chance Live forecast

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 11 at 11:35AM CDT by NWS St Louis MO

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 11 at 11:35AM CDT by NWS St Louis MO

Destination

Crystal City, MO

Afternoon in Crystal City on Sunday

Local time

3:49 PM

CDT

Current temp

75°F

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

SE 7 mph 21% chance Live forecast

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 11 at 11:35AM CDT by NWS St Louis MO

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 11 at 11:35AM CDT by NWS St Louis MO

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

4h 51m on the road

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

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 Crystal City, MO covers 250.9 miles and takes about 4h 51m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway, U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway, Avenue of the Saints. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 125.5 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 $38.11 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. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

On the drive from Blue Springs, MO to Crystal City, MO, road signs begin pointing toward Memphis along the way.

Mostly flat terrain. The route ranges from 443 ft to 974 ft elevation with about 653 ft of total climbing.

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Trip from Blue Springs, MO to Crystal City, MO

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Drive Character

Elevation Profile

How Hard Is This Drive?

Critical Maneuvers

Towns Along This Route

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Arriving in Crystal City, MO

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Blue Springs, MO

Crystal City, MO

Same local time

1 degrees warmer at arrival

4h 51m on the road

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