Origin
Blue Springs, MO
Morning in Blue Springs on Saturday
Local time
9:01 AM
CDT
Current temp
56°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Blue Springs, MO to Herculaneum, MO
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
4h 47m
Distance
247.6 mi
398 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$39
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 34m
★
6 AM
4h 47m
8 AM
5h 14m
10 AM
4h 56m
12 PM
4h 54m
3 PM
4h 58m
5 PM
5h 13m
8 PM
4h 39m
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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Herculaneum, MO
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Trip Overview
The drive from Blue Springs, MO to Herculaneum, MO covers 247.6 miles and takes about 4h 47m 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 $38.71 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
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
123.8 miles from Blue Springs, MO
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 23m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 47m. Total distance: 247.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 47m 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 4h 47m drive with frequent turns across 247.6 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 28 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Northwest R D Mize Road 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. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 4h 47m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Blue Springs, MO to Herculaneum, MO is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Northwest R D Mize Road | — | — |
| I 70 East | — | — |
| Dwight D | — | — |
| U | — | — |
| Highway Patrol Sgt | — | — |
| Sheriff Roger I | — | — |
| I 64 East | — | — |
| Avenue of the Saints | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Northwest R D Mize Road
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Blue Springs, MO and Herculaneum, MO.
1
Start on Southwest 15th Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Southwest 15th Street
2
Turn right onto Northwest R D Mize Road
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Northwest R D Mize Road
3
Turn left
0.4 mi
·
1 min
4
Turn slight right
85 ft
·
2 sec
5
Keep slight right to continue on I 70 East: Columbia
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
I 70 East: Columbia
6
Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
49 mi
·
52 min
·
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
7
Continue on U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway
32 mi
·
34 min
·
U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway
8
Keep slight left to continue on U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway
22 mi
·
24 min
·
U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway
9
Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
10
Continue on Highway Patrol Sgt. Benjamin Booth Memorial Highway
1.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Highway Patrol Sgt. Benjamin Booth Memorial Highway
11
Continue on Sheriff Roger I. Wilson Memorial Highway
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Sheriff Roger I. Wilson Memorial Highway
12
Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
81 mi
·
1 hr 35 min
·
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
13
Take the exit slight right toward I 64 East, US 40 East, US 61 South: Chesterfield
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
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I 64 East, US 40 East, US 61 South: Chesterfield
14
Merge slight left onto Avenue of the Saints
25 mi
·
30 min
·
Avenue of the Saints
15
Take the exit slight right toward I 270: Chicago, Memphis
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
·
I 270: Chicago, Memphis
16
Keep slight right to continue on I 270 South: Memphis
0.3 mi
·
31 sec
·
I 270 South: Memphis
17
Merge slight left
11 mi
·
14 min
18
Take the exit slight right toward I 55, US 61, US 67: Saint Louis, Memphis, Lemay Ferry Road
0.4 mi
·
27 sec
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I 55, US 61, US 67: Saint Louis, Memphis, Lemay Ferry Road
19
Keep slight right to continue on I 55 South: Memphis
0.4 mi
·
44 sec
·
I 55 South: Memphis
20
Merge slight left onto Rosa Parks Highway
1.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Rosa Parks Highway
21
Continue on Officer Thomas G. Smith, Jr. Memorial Highway
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Officer Thomas G. Smith, Jr. Memorial Highway
22
Continue on Police Officer Steven Jarvis Memorial Highway
12 mi
·
13 min
·
Police Officer Steven Jarvis Memorial Highway
23
Take the exit slight right toward MO Z: Pevely
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
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MO Z: Pevely
24
Turn left
0.5 mi
·
1 min
25
Turn right onto Commercial Boulevard
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Commercial Boulevard
26
Turn left onto Joachim Avenue
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Joachim Avenue
27
Turn left
56 ft
·
4 sec
28
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 123.8 miles from Blue Springs, MO, or about 2h 23m 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 54 miles or 1h 2m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 123.8 miles or 2h 23m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 55m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Herculaneum, 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 247.6 miles and 4h 47m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 54 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 123.8 mi from Blue Springs, MO · 2h 23m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
124 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 54 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 123.8 miles from Blue Springs, MO, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Herculaneum, MO
The final approach into Herculaneum, 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 Herculaneum, 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
$38.71 one way
$77.42 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
87 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $42.50 | $85.00 |
| premium | $4.89 | $47.65 | $95.30 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $54.67 | $109.33 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$39
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$64–$89
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 86.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $26 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 74.3 | 0 | $26.00 | $11.88 |
| Efficient EV | 61.9 | 0 | $21.67 | $9.90 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 99 | 1 | $34.66 | $15.85 |
Gas CO2
87 kg
EV CO2
29 kg (67% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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
Herculaneum, MO
Morning in Herculaneum on Saturday
Local time
9:01 AM
CDT
Current temp
55°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
74°F
Washington, MO
124 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
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
4h 47m 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 Herculaneum, MO covers 247.6 miles and takes about 4h 47m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Northwest R D Mize Road, I 70 East, Dwight D. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 123.8 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 $38.71 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.
This is a straightforward 4h 47m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Blue Springs, MO to Herculaneum, MO is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Blue Springs, MO to Herculaneum, 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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