Origin
Blue Springs, MO
Late night in Blue Springs on Friday
Local time
2:53 AM
CDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Blue Springs, MO to Dallas, MO
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
31m
Distance
21.8 mi
35 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 29m
★
6 AM
0h 31m
8 AM
0h 37m
10 AM
0h 33m
12 PM
0h 33m
3 PM
0h 33m
5 PM
0h 36m
8 PM
0h 30m
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
Dallas, MO
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Trip Overview
The drive from Blue Springs, MO to Dallas, MO covers 21.8 miles and takes about 31m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 470, Southwest Woods Chapel Road, Corporal M.E. Webster Memorial Parkway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 15.1 miles on I 470. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.41 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 31m. Total distance: 21.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
31m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (76%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 31m highway drive covering 21.8 miles, with most of the trip on I 470 and Southwest Woods Chapel Road. The longest continuous stretch is about 15.1 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 16 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 15.1 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 470 and Southwest Woods Chapel Road. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 5.7 miles in.
Driving Effort
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 21.8 miles you will encounter 9 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
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 21 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 9 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
7
21 mi into trip
|
~28m in
Take the exit toward Wornall Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 75A
Toward Wornall Road
5
21.8 mi into trip
|
~31m in
Turn left
Navigation decision point
5
21.8 mi into trip
|
~31m in
Turn left
Navigation decision point
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Blue Springs, MO to Dallas, MO, road signs begin pointing toward Harrisonville along the way.
Harrisonville
5.7 mi in
|
~10m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 470 | 15.1 mi | 17m |
| 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 |
| West 103rd Street | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Madison Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Woods Chapel Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 470
— 15.1 mi, about 17m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Blue Springs, MO and Dallas, 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
13 mi
·
15 min
·
I 470
Toward I 470 South: Wichita
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
Exit 75A
Toward Wornall Road
Use the slight right lane.
11
Turn right onto Wornall Road
182 ft
·
4 sec
·
Wornall Road
12
Turn right onto West 103rd Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
West 103rd Street
13
Turn left onto Madison Avenue
0.2 mi
·
41 sec
·
Madison Avenue
14
Turn left
66 ft
·
10 sec
15
Turn left
94 ft
·
6 sec
16
Arrive at destination
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.41 one way
$6.82 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $3.74 | $7.48 |
| premium | $4.89 | $4.20 | $8.39 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.81 | $9.63 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.5 | 0 | $2.29 | $1.05 |
| Efficient EV | 5.5 | 0 | $1.91 | $0.87 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8.7 | 0 | $3.05 | $1.40 |
Gas CO2
8 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (63% 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
Dallas, MO
Late night in Dallas on Friday
Local time
2:53 AM
CDT
Current temp
55°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
1 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
31m 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 Dallas, MO covers 21.8 miles and takes about 31m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 470, Southwest Woods Chapel Road, Corporal M.E. Webster Memorial Parkway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 10.9 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 $3.41 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 21.8 miles you will encounter 9 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
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 21 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Blue Springs, MO to Dallas, MO, road signs begin pointing toward Harrisonville along the way.
How this page is built
Compiled and maintained by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy (Helsinki). Each route is built from authoritative open government and mapping datasets rather than crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from OSRM over OpenStreetMap. Fuel cost uses EIA weekly regional averages. Pages are published only after passing our data-quality checks; our methodology page documents refresh cadence, editorial standards, and known limitations.
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