Drive Time
7h 50m
Distance
404 mi
650 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$60
one way
The drive from Blue Springs, MO to Bethany, MO covers 404 miles and takes about 7h 50m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Northwest R D Mize Road, I 70 East, Dwight D for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $59.98 one way before food or hotel costs.
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
2 planned breaks
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
202 miles from Blue Springs, MO
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 55m into the drive .
Expect a 7h 50m drive with frequent turns across 404 miles of local and secondary roads.
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.
Very easy — mostly straight driving
Navigation is easy, but the length (7h 50m) means fatigue is the real challenge. The route is 0% highway with very few tricky spots.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Blue Springs, MO to Bethany, MO is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Northwest R D Mize Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 70 East | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Dwight D | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| U | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Highway Patrol Sgt | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Sheriff Roger I | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 64 East | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Avenue of the Saints | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Step-by-step road directions between Blue Springs, MO and Bethany, MO.
Start on Southwest 15th Street
Turn right onto Northwest R D Mize Road
Turn left
Turn slight right
Keep slight right to continue on I 70 East: Columbia
Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
Continue on U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway
Keep slight left to continue on U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway
Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
Continue on Highway Patrol Sgt. Benjamin Booth Memorial Highway
Continue on Sheriff Roger I. Wilson Memorial Highway
Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
Take the exit slight right toward I 64 East, US 40 East, US 61 South: Chesterfield
Merge slight left onto Avenue of the Saints
Take the exit slight right toward I 270: Chicago, Memphis
Keep slight right to continue on I 270 South: Memphis
Merge slight left
Take the exit slight right toward I 55, US 61, US 67: Saint Louis, Memphis, Lemay Ferry Road
Keep slight right to continue on I 55 South: Memphis
Merge slight left onto Rosa Parks Highway
Continue on Officer Thomas G. Smith, Jr. Memorial Highway
Continue on Police Officer Steven Jarvis Memorial Highway
Take the exit slight right toward US 60 West: Dexter, Poplar Bluff
Merge slight left
Take the exit slight right toward MO 25, US 60 Business: Dexter, Bloomfield
Turn left
Turn right onto West Main Avenue
Turn left
Turn left onto County Road 102
Arrive at your destination
Morning Departure
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Evening Departure
This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
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 89 miles or 1h 43m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 202 miles or 3h 55m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 6h 40m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Bethany, MO than in the middle of the route.
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.
Pick one backup stop option before the midpoint in case traffic changes your pacing.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Blue Springs, MO
This is one driving day of about 404 miles and 7h 50m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 202 mi from Blue Springs, MO · 3h 55m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
202 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.
A short stop after about 89 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 202 miles from Blue Springs, MO, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
The final approach into Bethany, 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 Bethany, MO.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$59.98 one way
$119.96 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $67.65 | $135.29 |
| premium | $4.65 | $74.02 | $148.05 |
| diesel | $5.30 | $84.36 | $168.73 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$60
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$85–$110
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 141.4 kg one way.
Driving Electric?
About $42 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 121.2 | 1 | $42.42 | $19.39 |
| Efficient EV | 101 | 1 | $35.35 | $16.16 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 161.6 | 2 | $56.56 | $25.86 |
Gas CO2
141 kg
EV CO2
47 kg (67% 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. If you're planning ahead, check the forecast closer to your travel date.
Origin
Afternoon in Blue Springs on Saturday
Local time
12:31 PM
CDT
Current temp
49°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Destination
Afternoon in Bethany on Saturday
Local time
12:31 PM
CDT
Current temp
59°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Along the Route
56°F
East Saint Louis, IL
202 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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
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