Trip from Blue Springs, MO to Richmond, MO

Q: What are the main roads on this route?

The main roads are Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway, MO 13, US 24. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

Q: Is this a good same-day trip?

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Q: Where should I stop halfway?

The midpoint is about 22.9 miles from Blue Springs, MO. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

Q: How much does gas cost for this trip?

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $7.16 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

Q: What is the best time to leave?

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

Q: What towns show up on signs driving from Blue Springs, MO to Richmond, MO?

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

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

58m

Distance

45.8 mi

74 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$7

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 15 min

4 AM

0h 53m ★

6 AM

0h 58m

8 AM

1h 8m

10 AM

1h 1m

12 PM

1h 0m

3 PM

1h 2m

5 PM

1h 7m

8 PM

0h 55m

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

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Trip Overview

The drive from Blue Springs, MO to Richmond, MO covers 45.8 miles and takes about 58m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway, MO 13, US 24 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 16 miles on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $7.16 one way before food or hotel costs.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 58m. Total distance: 45.8 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

58m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (61%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Drive Character

This is a 58m highway drive covering 45.8 miles, with most of the trip on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway and MO 13. The longest continuous stretch is about 16 miles on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.

There are about 15 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 16 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway and MO 13. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.5 miles in near Northwest R D Mize Road.

Driving Effort 6/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 45.8 miles you will encounter 9 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 0.5 miles (Northwest R D Mize Road): Navigation decision point; at 1.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 17.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 9 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

4

0.5 mi into trip | ~1m in | Northwest R D Mize Road

Turn right onto Northwest R D Mize Road

Navigation decision point

6

1.4 mi into trip | ~3m in

Keep slight right at fork toward I 70 East: Columbia

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

Toward I 70 East: Columbia

5

17.6 mi into trip | ~21m in

Take the exit toward MO 131: Odessa

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early

Exit 37B Toward MO 131: Odessa

5

26.4 mi into trip | ~33m in | US 24

Enter roundabout onto US 24 toward US 24 East: Lexington

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering

Toward US 24 East: Lexington

4

45.5 mi into trip | ~57m in | MO 10 Business / East Main Street

Turn left onto MO 10 Business / East Main Street

Navigation decision point

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway	16 mi	17m
MO 13	10.1 mi	12m
US 24	8.7 mi	10m
MO 131	8.4 mi	11m
Southwest 15th Street	0.5 mi	1m
Northwest R D Mize Road	0.5 mi	1m
MO 7	0.4 mi	1m
East Main Street	0.3 mi	<1m

Longest stretch: Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway — 16 mi, about 17m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Blue Springs, MO and Richmond, 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 onto MO 7

0.4 mi · 1 min · MO 7

4

Turn slight right onto MO 7

84 ft · 2 sec · MO 7

5

Keep slight right at fork

0.2 mi · 26 sec

Toward I 70 East: Columbia

6

Merge onto I 70

16 mi · 17 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

7

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 43 sec

Exit 37B Toward MO 131: Odessa

8

Turn straight onto West Old U.S. 40

0.2 mi · 25 sec · West Old U.S. 40

9

Turn left onto MO 131

8.4 mi · 11 min · MO 131

10

Enter roundabout onto US 24

13 ft · 0 sec · US 24

Toward US 24 East: Lexington

11

Continue on US 24

8.7 mi · 10 min · US 24

Toward US 24 East: Lexington

12

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 36 sec

13

Merge onto MO 13

10 mi · 12 min · MO 13

14

Turn left onto MO 10 Business

0.3 mi · 50 sec · East Main Street

15

Arrive at destination

MO 10 Business

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 22.9 mi from Blue Springs, MO · 28m into the drive

city in Lafayette County, Missouri, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Odessa, MO

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.

Pacing Suggestions

Oak Grove, MO

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Odessa, MO

Meal break

The midpoint is around 22.9 miles from Blue Springs, MO, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Richmond, MO

Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Richmond, 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.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$7.16 one way

$14.32 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 16 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.36	$7.86	$15.72
premium	$4.89	$8.81	$17.63
diesel	$5.61	$10.11	$20.22

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$7

Estimated CO2 emission: 16 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	13.7	$4.81	$2.20
Efficient EV	11.5	$4.01	$1.83
EV Truck/SUV	18.3	$6.41	$2.93

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.

Travel Intel

Current conditions at both ends of the drive.

Forecast as of Apr 14, 2026

Origin

Blue Springs, MO

Afternoon in Blue Springs on Thursday

Local time

12:37 PM

CDT

Current temp

85°F

Partly Sunny

SSW 20 mph 9% chance Live forecast

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 14 at 1:20PM CDT until April 16 at 5:30AM CDT by NWS Kansas City/Pleasant Hill MO

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 14 at 11:11AM CDT until April 17 at 1:00AM CDT by NWS St Louis MO

Destination

Richmond, MO

Afternoon in Richmond on Thursday

Local time

12:37 PM

CDT

Current temp

84°F

Mostly Sunny

SSW 17 mph 14% chance Live forecast

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 14 at 1:20PM CDT until April 16 at 5:30AM CDT by NWS Kansas City/Pleasant Hill MO

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 14 at 11:11AM CDT until April 17 at 1:00AM CDT by NWS St Louis MO

72°F

Odessa, MO

23 mi in

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

58m on the road

The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.

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 Richmond, MO covers 45.8 miles and takes about 58m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway, MO 13, US 24. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 22.9 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 $7.16 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.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 45.8 miles you will encounter 9 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.

The main spots that need attention: at 0.5 miles (Northwest R D Mize Road): Navigation decision point; at 1.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 17.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.

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

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Trip from Blue Springs, MO to Richmond, MO

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Who Is This Route For?

Drive Character

How Hard Is This Drive?

Critical Maneuvers

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Arriving in Richmond, MO

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Blue Springs, MO

Richmond, MO

Same local time

1 degrees cooler at arrival

58m on the road

Frequently Asked Questions

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