Origin
Blue Springs, MO
Night in Blue Springs on Friday
Local time
11:34 PM
CDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Blue Springs, MO to Belton, MO
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
37m
Distance
26.2 mi
42 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 34m
★
6 AM
0h 37m
8 AM
0h 43m
10 AM
0h 39m
12 PM
0h 39m
3 PM
0h 40m
5 PM
0h 43m
8 PM
0h 35m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Blue Springs, MO
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Belton, MO
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Trip Overview
The drive from Blue Springs, MO to Belton, MO covers 26.2 miles and takes about 37m 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 $4.10 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 37m. Total distance: 26.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
37m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 37m drive with frequent turns across 26.2 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 20 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 Belton, MO is easy. At 37m 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 Belton, 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 | — | — |
| I 49 | — | — |
| I 49 South | — | — |
| MO Y | — | — |
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 Belton, 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 right to continue on I 470 South: Wichita
9.2 mi
·
10 min
·
I 470 South: Wichita
10
Take the exit slight left toward I 49, I 435 North, US 71: Joplin, Kansas City, Des Moines
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
I 49, I 435 North, US 71: Joplin, Kansas City, Des Moines
11
Keep slight left to continue on I 49 South, US 71 South: Joplin
0.5 mi
·
53 sec
·
I 49 South, US 71 South: Joplin
12
Keep slight left to continue on I 49 South, US 71 South: Joplin
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
I 49 South, US 71 South: Joplin
13
Merge slight left
7.0 mi
·
8 min
14
Take the exit slight right toward MO Y
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
MO Y
15
Turn right onto East 163rd Street
0.4 mi
·
56 sec
·
East 163rd Street
16
Continue on North Cedar Street
0.4 mi
·
56 sec
·
North Cedar Street
17
Turn slight right
115 ft
·
5 sec
18
Turn slight right onto East North Avenue
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
·
East North Avenue
19
Turn left onto East Walnut Street
0.2 mi
·
53 sec
·
East Walnut Street
20
Arrive at your destination
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.10 one way
$8.19 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $4.50 | $8.99 |
| premium | $4.89 | $5.04 | $10.08 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.78 | $11.57 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.9 | 0 | $2.75 | $1.26 |
| Efficient EV | 6.6 | 0 | $2.29 | $1.05 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10.5 | 0 | $3.67 | $1.68 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (67% 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
Belton, MO
Night in Belton on Friday
Local time
11:34 PM
CDT
Current temp
56°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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
37m 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 Belton, MO covers 26.2 miles and takes about 37m 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 13.1 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 $4.10 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.
The drive from Blue Springs, MO to Belton, MO is easy. At 37m 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 Belton, MO is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Blue Springs, MO to Belton, 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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