Origin
Blue Springs, MO
Night in Blue Springs on Friday
Local time
10:02 PM
CDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
56m
Distance
46.4 mi
75 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
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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Platte City, MO
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The drive from Blue Springs, MO to Platte City, MO covers 46.4 miles and takes about 56m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Southwest Walnut Street, Northwest Woods Chapel Road, I 70 West for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $7.25 one way before food or hotel costs.
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 56m. Total distance: 46.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
56m 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.
Expect a 56m drive with frequent turns across 46.4 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 - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Blue Springs, MO to Platte City, MO is easy. At 56m 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 Platte City, MO is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Southwest Walnut Street | — | — |
| Northwest Woods Chapel Road | — | — |
| I 70 West | — | — |
| Dwight D | — | — |
| Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway | — | — |
| Clifton J | — | — |
| George Brett Super Highway | — | — |
| I 435 North | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Step-by-step road directions between Blue Springs, MO and Platte City, MO.
Start on Southwest 15th Street
Turn right onto Southwest Walnut Street
Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Northwest Woods Chapel Road
Exit the roundabout onto Northwest Woods Chapel Road
Continue on Northwest Woods Chapel Road
Take the ramp left toward I 70 West: Kansas City
Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
Continue on Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
Continue on Clifton J. Scott Memorial Highway
Continue on Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
Continue on George Brett Super Highway
Take the exit slight right toward I 435 North, US 24 East: Des Moines
Merge slight left onto Lamar Hunt Memorial Highway
Continue on I435 N
Continue straight
Keep slight left to continue on I 29 North, US 71 North: Saint Joseph
Take the exit slight right toward MO HH
Turn left
Continue on Main Street
Arrive at your destination
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 23.2 mi from Blue Springs, MO · 28m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
23 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 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 23.2 miles from Blue Springs, MO, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Platte City, MO if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$7.25 one way
$14.51 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $7.96 | $15.93 |
| premium | $4.89 | $8.93 | $17.86 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $10.24 | $20.49 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 16.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 13.9 | 0 | $4.87 | $2.23 |
| Efficient EV | 11.6 | 0 | $4.06 | $1.86 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 18.6 | 0 | $6.50 | $2.97 |
Gas CO2
16 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (69% 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Night in Blue Springs on Friday
Local time
10:02 PM
CDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Destination
Night in Platte City on Friday
Local time
10:02 PM
CDT
Current temp
55°F
Unavailable
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
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.
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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