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Trip from North Kansas City, MO to Blue Springs, MO

Drive Time

31m

Distance

21 mi

34 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$3

one way

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Best Time to Leave

Save up to 8 min
4 AM
0h 29m ★
6 AM
0h 31m
8 AM
0h 37m
10 AM
0h 33m
12 PM
0h 33m
3 PM
0h 33m
5 PM
0h 36m
8 PM
0h 30m

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

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Downtown North Kansas City, MO, MO

North Kansas City, MO

Edgar Colomba

Downtown Blue Springs, MO, MO

Blue Springs, MO

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Trip Overview

If you are planning a quick transit from North Kansas City to Blue Springs, expect a straightforward 21-mile journey that typically takes about 31 minutes. This short hop stays entirely within the Midwest, making it an ideal day trip that requires no overnight planning. You will navigate a series of major connectors, including the George Brett Super Highway, the Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway, and the Clifton J. Scott Memorial Highway. Budgeting roughly $3 for fuel should comfortably cover this distance in a standard vehicle. Since there are no mandatory stops required for a drive of this length, you have the flexibility to complete the trip in one efficient go.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Break Rhythm

0 planned breaks

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

10.5 miles from North Kansas City, MO

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 16m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a turn-heavy local drive that demands your attention rather than a monotonous interstate cruise. Only about 5% of this route consists of highway driving, meaning you will spend the majority of your time on local roads. Your longest uninterrupted stretch covers 6.4 miles on the George Brett Super Highway, providing a brief moment of consistency before the route shifts. The personality of this drive is dictated by its urban connectivity, requiring you to navigate various transitions between major regional arteries. You should be prepared for frequent turns as you move between these designated highways to reach your destination.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 21 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
George Brett Super Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 6.4 miles.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

1,035 ft 736 ft

Total Climb

673 ft

Total Descent

435 ft

Highest Point

1,035 ft

~11.6 mi in

Elevation Range

299 ft

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near Ozark Street.

Route Complexity 8/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

This is a demanding drive. With 13 significant decision points across 21 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (Ozark Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 1 miles (I 29; I 35; US 71): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 13 key points

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

5
0.2 mi into trip | ~0m in | Ozark Street

Turn right onto Ozark Street

Navigation decision point

9
0.8 mi into trip | ~2m in

Keep slight left at fork toward I 29 South, I 35 South, US 71 South

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight left lane. Toward I 29 South, I 35 South, US 71 South
5
1 mi into trip | ~2m in | I 29; I 35; US 71

Merge onto I 29; I 35; US 71

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the none lane.
5
2 mi into trip | ~4m in

Take the exit toward The Paseo

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early

Exit 4A Toward The Paseo
8
18.5 mi into trip | ~25m in

Take the exit toward Woods Chapel Road, Lake Tapawingo

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Exit 18 Toward Woods Chapel Road, Lake Tapawingo

Towns Along This Route

Between North Kansas City, MO and Blue Springs, MO, road signs point toward The Paseo and Lake Tapawingo.

The Paseo

2 mi in | ~4m

Lake Tapawingo

18.5 mi in | ~25m

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
George Brett Super Highway 6.4 mi 8m
Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway 5.6 mi 6m
Clifton J. Scott Memorial Highway 1.8 mi 2m
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway 1.5 mi 1m
Northwest Woods Chapel Road 1.2 mi 2m
Southwest Walnut Street 1 mi 2m
I 29 1 mi 1m
The Paseo 0.8 mi 1m
Longest stretch: George Brett Super Highway — 6.4 mi, about 8m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between North Kansas City, MO and Blue Springs, MO.

1

Start on this road

194 ft · 10 sec · this road
2

Continue on East 12th Avenue

0.1 mi · 29 sec · East 12th Avenue
3

Turn right onto Ozark Street

0.2 mi · 56 sec · Ozark Street
4

Turn left onto Bedford Road

0.3 mi · 38 sec · Bedford Road
5

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 26 sec
6

Keep slight left at fork

0.1 mi · 15 sec
Toward I 29 South, I 35 South, US 71 South Use the slight left lane.
7

Merge onto I 29; I 35; US 71

1.0 mi · 1 min · I 29; I 35; US 71
Use the none lane.
8

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 33 sec
Exit 4A Toward The Paseo
9

Continue on The Paseo

0.8 mi · 1 min · The Paseo
10

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 27 sec
Toward I 70 East, US 40 East: Saint Louis
11

Merge onto I 70; US 24; US 40

6.4 mi · 8 min · George Brett Super Highway
Use the none lane.
12

Continue on I 70

2.9 mi · 3 min · Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
Use the none lane.
13

Continue on I 70

1.8 mi · 2 min · Clifton J. Scott Memorial Highway
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
14

Continue on I 70

2.6 mi · 3 min · Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
Use the none lane.
15

Continue on I 70

1.5 mi · 1 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
16

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 28 sec
Exit 18 Toward Woods Chapel Road, Lake Tapawingo Use the slight right lane.
17

Turn straight onto Northwest Woods Chapel Road

1.2 mi · 2 min · Northwest Woods Chapel Road
Use the none lane.
18

Enter roundabout onto Southwest Walnut Street

170 ft · 3 sec · Southwest Walnut Street
19

Continue on Southwest Walnut Street

1.0 mi · 2 min · Southwest Walnut Street
20

Turn left onto Southwest 15th Street

52 ft · 1 sec · Southwest 15th Street
21

Arrive at destination

Southwest 15th Street

Trip Plan

Because this is a short 21-mile trip, you have plenty of scheduling flexibility to work around local traffic patterns. Since there are no scheduled stops, you can easily complete the entire drive in under 35 minutes without needing to plan for rest breaks. Keep your $3 fuel budget in mind, though the brevity of the trip means you likely won't need to refuel during the transit. A helpful tip for navigating this specific route is to stay alert during the transitions between the George Brett Super Highway, the Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway, and the Clifton J. Scott Memorial Highway. Keeping an eye on your GPS during these road changes will help you maintain your pace on this turn-heavy drive.

Morning Departure

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.

Evening Departure

Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 10.5 miles from North Kansas City, MO, or about 16m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 6.4 miles.

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 21 miles or 31m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 10.5 miles or 16m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 25m

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 North Kansas City, 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 North Kansas City, MO

This is one driving day of about 21 miles and 31m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from North Kansas City, MO.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on George Brett Super Highway for about 6.4 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 10.5 mi from North Kansas City, MO · 16m into the drive

Downtown Kansas City, MO, MO

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Kansas City, MO

11 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

Kansas City, MO

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 21 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Kansas City, MO

Meal break

The midpoint is around 10.5 miles from North Kansas City, 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

$3.19 one way

$6.38 round trip

$3.86/gal 25.4 MPG avg 7 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.25 $3.52 $7.03
premium $4.80 $3.96 $7.93
diesel $5.64 $4.67 $9.33

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$3

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$28–$53

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 7.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 6.3 0 $2.20 $1.01
Efficient EV 5.3 0 $1.84 $0.84
EV Truck/SUV 8.4 0 $2.94 $1.34

Gas CO2

7 kg

EV CO2

2 kg (71% 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 data refreshed 1 day ago

Origin

North Kansas City, MO

Afternoon in North Kansas City on Sunday

Local time

3:40 PM

CDT

Current temp

75°F

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

SE 8 to 13 mph 25% chance Live forecast

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 11 at 11:35AM CDT by NWS St Louis MO

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 11 at 11:35AM CDT by NWS St Louis MO

Destination

Blue Springs, MO

Afternoon in Blue Springs on Sunday

Local time

3:40 PM

CDT

Current temp

74°F

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

S 6 to 12 mph 24% chance Live forecast

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 11 at 11:35AM CDT by NWS St Louis MO

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 11 at 11:35AM CDT by NWS St Louis MO

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

31m 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 North Kansas City, MO to Blue Springs, MO covers 21 miles and takes about 31m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are George Brett Super Highway, Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway, Clifton J. Scott Memorial Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 10.5 miles from North Kansas City, MO. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $3.19 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 is a demanding drive. With 13 significant decision points across 21 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (Ozark Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 1 miles (I 29; I 35; US 71): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Between North Kansas City, MO and Blue Springs, MO, road signs point toward The Paseo and Lake Tapawingo.
Mostly flat terrain. The route ranges from 736 ft to 1,035 ft elevation with about 673 ft of total climbing.

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