Trip from Blue Springs, MO to Perryville, MO

Drive Time

5h 41m

Distance

297 mi

478 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$45

one way

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Blue Springs, MO

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Perryville, MO

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Trip Overview

Spanning 297 miles across the Missouri Midwest, this cross-state journey takes approximately 5 hours and 41 minutes to complete. You will primarily navigate via the Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway, the Police Officer Steven Jarvis Memorial Highway, and the U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway. Because the total duration is manageable, this trip works perfectly as a single-day excursion. Budgeting roughly $45 for fuel covers the expenses for the drive, though you should factor in at least one planned stop. It is a straightforward trip that keeps you within the state from start to finish, offering a reliable path for travelers moving between the western and eastern sides of Missouri.

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

148.5 miles from Blue Springs, MO

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 46m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a varied experience behind the wheel, as this route is characterized as a turn-heavy local drive rather than a simple interstate sprint. While you spend time on major thoroughfares, only about 6% of your journey is strictly highway driving, meaning you will encounter more frequent transitions and winding segments. Your longest uninterrupted stretch occurs on the Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway, covering 131.6 miles of the total distance. As you move through these different road types, the character of the drive shifts from high-speed highway segments to more technical local stretches that require your focused attention.

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

There are about 30 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.

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 18 significant decision points across 297 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 18 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 Perryville, 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
Police Officer Steven Jarvis Memorial Highway	57.5 mi	1h 1m
U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway	54.4 mi	58m
Avenue of the Saints	25.1 mi	30m
I 270	11.5 mi	14m
US 61	5.3 mi	7m
Sheriff Roger I. Wilson Memorial Highway	1.9 mi	2m
Officer Thomas G. Smith, Jr. Memorial Highway	1.8 mi	2m

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 Perryville, 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

57 mi · 1 hr 1 min · Police Officer Steven Jarvis Memorial Highway

Use the none lane.

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 29 sec

Exit 135 Toward MO M: Brewer

Turn left onto MO M

0.6 mi · 1 min · MO M

At end of road, turn right onto US 61; MO M

5.3 mi · 7 min · US 61; MO M

Enter roundabout onto MO B

55 ft · 0 sec · North Main Street

Continue on MO B

0.5 mi · 1 min · North Main Street

Turn left onto East Saint Joseph Street

365 ft · 18 sec · East Saint Joseph Street

Turn right onto South Spring Street

221 ft · 9 sec · South Spring Street

Arrive at destination

South Spring Street

Trip Plan

To make the most of your 5-hour and 41-minute trek, plan your departure early to avoid peak traffic and allow for a relaxed pace. Since you only have one designated stop, use that time effectively to stretch and refuel your vehicle, keeping your $45 fuel budget in mind throughout the day. Because this is a turn-heavy local drive, stay alert during the transitions between the major memorial highways, as these segments can be more demanding than standard interstate cruising. Flexibility is your biggest advantage here, as the one-day duration leaves you plenty of room to adjust your schedule based on road conditions or personal energy levels.

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 148.5 miles from Blue Springs, MO, or about 2h 46m 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 148.5 miles or 2h 46m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 4h 39m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Perryville, 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 297 miles and 5h 41m.

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 148.5 mi from Blue Springs, MO · 2h 46m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Alton, IL

149 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 148.5 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 Perryville, MO

The final approach into Perryville, 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 Perryville, 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

$45.11 one way

$90.22 round trip

$3.86/gal 25.4 MPG avg 104 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.25	$49.73	$99.46
premium	$4.80	$56.07	$112.14
diesel	$5.64	$65.98	$131.97

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$45

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$70–$95

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 103.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $31 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	89.1	1	$31.18	$14.26
Efficient EV	74.3	0	$25.99	$11.88
EV Truck/SUV	118.8	1	$41.58	$19.01

Gas CO2

104 kg

EV CO2

35 kg (66% 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.

Forecast data refreshed 2 days ago

Origin

Blue Springs, MO

Afternoon in Blue Springs on Sunday

Local time

2:37 PM

CDT

Current temp

49°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Perryville, MO

Afternoon in Perryville on Sunday

Local time

2:37 PM

CDT

Current temp

79°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

30 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

5h 41m 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 Perryville, MO covers 297 miles and takes about 5h 41m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway, Police Officer Steven Jarvis Memorial Highway, U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 148.5 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 $45.11 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 Perryville, MO, road signs begin pointing toward Memphis along the way.

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Trip from Blue Springs, MO to Perryville, MO

Trip Overview

Drive Character

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 Perryville, MO

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Blue Springs, MO

Perryville, MO

Same local time

30 degrees warmer at arrival

5h 41m on the road

Frequently Asked Questions

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