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Trip from Blue Springs, MO to Battlefield, MO

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

3h 30m

Distance

167.3 mi

269 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$26

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 37 min
4 AM
3h 18m ★
6 AM
3h 31m
8 AM
3h 55m
10 AM
3h 39m
12 PM
3h 37m
3 PM
3h 40m
5 PM
3h 54m
8 PM
3h 23m

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

Downtown Blue Springs, MO, MO

Blue Springs, MO

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location of a battle

Battlefield, MO

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Trip Overview

The drive from Blue Springs, MO to Battlefield, MO covers 167.3 miles and takes about 3h 30m 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 $26.16 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

83.7 miles from Blue Springs, MO

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 45m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 30m. Total distance: 167.3 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

3h 30m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Turn-heavy local drive route profile.

Drive Character

Expect a 3h 30m drive with frequent turns across 167.3 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.

Driving Effort 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

The drive from Blue Springs, MO to Battlefield, MO is easy. At 3h 30m 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 Battlefield, MO is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Corporal M
Southwest Woods Chapel Road
Northeast Woods Chapel Road
Woods Chapel Road
I 470 South
MO 291 South
US 50 West
Cantrell Road

Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.

Longest stretch: Corporal M — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Blue Springs, MO and Battlefield, 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 Corporal M.E. Webster Memorial Parkway

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

413 ft · 14 sec · Woods Chapel Road
7

Turn left onto I 470 South, MO 291 South: Lee's Summit, Harrisonville

0.2 mi · 24 sec · 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 · 5 min · MO 291 South: Harrisonville
10

Take the ramp right toward US 50 West, MO 291 South: Kansas City

0.6 mi · 54 sec · 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 · MO 291 South: Jefferson Street, Harrisonville
12

Keep slight left to continue on MO 291 South: Harrisonville

17 mi · 24 min · MO 291 South: Harrisonville
13

Continue on Cantrell Road

0.1 mi · 19 sec · Cantrell Road
14

Take the exit straight toward I 49 South, US 71 South: Joplin

0.2 mi · 28 sec · I 49 South, US 71 South: Joplin
15

Merge slight left

2.8 mi · 3 min
16

Take the exit slight right toward MO 7 South: Clinton

0.2 mi · 20 sec · MO 7 South: Clinton
17

Turn slight left onto MO 7 South: Clinton

55 mi · 1 hr 3 min · MO 7 South: Clinton
18

Continue straight

68 mi · 1 hr 18 min
19

Take the exit slight right toward I 44 West: Joplin

0.2 mi · 26 sec · I 44 West: Joplin
20

Merge slight left onto Payne Stewart Highway

1.8 mi · 2 min · Payne Stewart Highway
21

Take the exit slight right toward US 160: West Bypass, Willard

0.3 mi · 38 sec · US 160: West Bypass, Willard
22

Turn left

6.9 mi · 11 min
23

Continue straight

2.5 mi · 3 min
24

Turn left onto West 3rd Street

69 ft · 1 sec · West 3rd 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 83.7 miles from Blue Springs, MO, or about 1h 45m 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 37 miles or 46m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 83.7 miles or 1h 45m 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 52m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Battlefield, 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 167.3 miles and 3h 30m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 37 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 83.7 mi from Blue Springs, MO · 1h 45m into the drive

city in Cass County, Missouri, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Garden City, MO

84 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

Lee's Summit, MO

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 37 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Garden City, MO

Meal break

The midpoint is around 83.7 miles from Blue Springs, MO, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Battlefield, MO

The final approach into Battlefield, 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 Battlefield, 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

$26.16 one way

$52.31 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 59 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $28.72 $57.44
premium $4.89 $32.20 $64.39
diesel $5.61 $36.94 $73.88

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$26

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$51–$76

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 58.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $18 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 50.2 0 $17.57 $8.03
Efficient EV 41.8 0 $14.64 $6.69
EV Truck/SUV 66.9 0 $23.42 $10.71

Gas CO2

59 kg

EV CO2

20 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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Blue Springs, MO

Afternoon in Blue Springs on Friday

Local time

12:54 PM

CDT

Current temp

56°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Battlefield, MO

Afternoon in Battlefield on Friday

Local time

12:54 PM

CDT

Current temp

75°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

55°F

Garden City, MO

84 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

19 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 30m 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 Battlefield, MO covers 167.3 miles and takes about 3h 30m 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 83.7 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 $26.16 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 Battlefield, MO is easy. At 3h 30m 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 Battlefield, MO is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

The route from Blue Springs, MO to Battlefield, MO does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

How this page is built

Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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