Origin
Hannibal, MO
Afternoon in Hannibal on Monday
Local time
1:14 PM
CDT
Current temp
55°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Hannibal, MO to Blue Springs, MO
Drive Time
3h 22m
Distance
203.9 mi
328 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$31
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 10m
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6 AM
3h 22m
8 AM
3h 47m
10 AM
3h 31m
12 PM
3h 29m
3 PM
3h 32m
5 PM
3h 45m
8 PM
3h 15m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Hannibal, MO
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Blue Springs, MO
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Trip Overview
The drive from Hannibal, MO to Blue Springs, MO covers 203.9 miles and takes about 3h 22m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Broadway, Grand Avenue, Warren Barett Drive for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $30.97 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
102 miles from Hannibal, MO
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 41m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 3h 22m drive with frequent turns across 203.9 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 24 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Broadway 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.
Route Complexity
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 3h 22m 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 Hannibal, MO to Blue Springs, MO is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Broadway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Grand Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Warren Barett Drive | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Avenue of the Saints | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| the route | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Scott's Corner | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| US 54 West | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 70 West | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Broadway
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hannibal, MO and Blue Springs, MO.
1
Start on the route
56 ft
·
9 sec
·
the route
2
Turn left onto Broadway
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Broadway
3
Turn left onto Grand Avenue
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
Grand Avenue
4
Turn right onto Warren Barett Drive
3.0 mi
·
5 min
·
Warren Barett Drive
5
Turn left onto Avenue of the Saints
7.3 mi
·
8 min
·
Avenue of the Saints
6
Take the exit slight right
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
7
Turn right
27 mi
·
30 min
8
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
125 ft
·
2 sec
·
the route
9
Exit the roundabout
8.1 mi
·
11 min
10
Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Scott's Corner
62 ft
·
1 sec
·
Scott's Corner
11
Exit the rotary
10 mi
·
13 min
12
Turn left onto US 54 West: Jefferson City
18 mi
·
20 min
·
US 54 West: Jefferson City
13
Take the exit slight right toward I 70 West, US 40 West: Columbia
0.2 mi
·
15 sec
·
I 70 West, US 40 West: Columbia
14
Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
19 mi
·
23 min
·
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
15
Continue on Sheriff Roger I. Wilson Memorial Highway
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Sheriff Roger I. Wilson Memorial Highway
16
Continue on Highway Patrol Sgt. Benjamin Booth Memorial Highway
1.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Highway Patrol Sgt. Benjamin Booth Memorial Highway
17
Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
18
Continue on U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway
54 mi
·
58 min
·
U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway
19
Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
49 mi
·
52 min
·
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
20
Take the exit slight right toward MO 7: Blue Springs, Lake Lotawana
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
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MO 7: Blue Springs, Lake Lotawana
21
Turn left
0.5 mi
·
1 min
22
Turn right onto Northwest R D Mize Road
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Northwest R D Mize Road
23
At the end of the road, turn left onto Northwest 15th Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Northwest 15th Street
24
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 102 miles from Hannibal, MO, or about 1h 41m 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 80 miles or 1h 19m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 102 miles or 1h 41m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 46m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Blue Springs, MO than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Hannibal, 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 Hannibal, MO
This is one driving day of about 203.9 miles and 3h 22m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Hannibal, 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 102 mi from Hannibal, MO · 1h 41m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
102 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 102 miles from Hannibal, MO, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Blue Springs, MO
The final approach into Blue Springs, 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 Blue Springs, 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
$30.97 one way
$61.94 round trip
$3.86/gal
25.4 MPG avg
71 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $34.14 | $68.28 |
| premium | $4.80 | $38.49 | $76.98 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $45.30 | $90.60 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$31
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$56–$81
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 71.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $21 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 61.2 | 0 | $21.41 | $9.79 |
| Efficient EV | 51 | 0 | $17.84 | $8.16 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 81.6 | 1 | $28.55 | $13.05 |
Gas CO2
71 kg
EV CO2
24 kg (66% 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
Blue Springs, MO
Afternoon in Blue Springs on Monday
Local time
1:14 PM
CDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Along the Route
55°F
Quincy, IL
102 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
6 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
3h 22m 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 Hannibal, MO to Blue Springs, MO covers 203.9 miles and takes about 3h 22m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Broadway, Grand Avenue, Warren Barett Drive. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 102 miles from Hannibal, MO. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $30.97 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. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This is a straightforward 3h 22m 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 Hannibal, MO to Blue Springs, MO is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Hannibal, MO to Blue Springs, MO does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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