Trip from Oregon County, MO to Blue Springs, MO

Data updated 2 hours ago

Drive Time

6h 16m

Distance

299.7 mi

482 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$47

one way

EV Charging

Excellent

15 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 38 min

4 AM

6h 4m ★

6 AM

6h 17m

8 AM

6h 42m

10 AM

6h 26m

12 PM

6h 23m

3 PM

6h 27m

5 PM

6h 41m

8 PM

6h 9m

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

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Oregon County, MO

Brett Sayles

Blue Springs, MO

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Trip Overview

The drive from Oregon County, MO to Blue Springs, MO covers 299.7 miles and takes about 6h 16m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on North Kansas Expressway, US 60, MO 7 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 87.2 miles on North Kansas Expressway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $46.85 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

149.8 miles from Oregon County, MO

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 12m into the drive .

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Drive Character

This is a 6h 16m highway drive covering 299.7 miles, with most of the trip on North Kansas Expressway and US 60. The longest continuous stretch is about 87.2 miles on North Kansas Expressway.

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

There are about 34 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

North Kansas Expressway is the longest continuous segment at about 87.2 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on North Kansas Expressway and US 60. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 144.3 miles in.

Route Complexity 10/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

This is a demanding drive. With 24 significant decision points across 299.7 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 144.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 144.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 270.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 24 key points

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

144.3 mi into trip | ~3h 5m in

Keep slight left at fork toward MO 13: Bolivar

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

Exit 77 Toward MO 13: Bolivar

144.4 mi into trip | ~3h 5m in

Keep slight right at fork toward MO 13 North: Bolivar

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

Exit 77 Toward MO 13 North: Bolivar

270.9 mi into trip | ~5h 32m in

Keep slight right at fork toward MO 291 North: Lee's Summit

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

Toward MO 291 North: Lee's Summit

288.3 mi into trip | ~5h 57m in | MO 291

Take the exit onto MO 291 toward MO 291 North: Independence, Hamblen Road

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

Use the slight right lane. Toward MO 291 North: Independence, Hamblen Road

294 mi into trip | ~6h 6m in

Take the exit toward Woods Chapel Road

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Exit 12 Toward Woods Chapel Road

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
North Kansas Expressway	87.2 mi	1h 42m
US 60	70.5 mi	1h 22m
MO 7	39.2 mi	43m
US 63 Business	27.3 mi	32m
US 160	25.2 mi	37m
MO 291	14.5 mi	21m
MO 58	8.5 mi	11m
Schoolcraft Freeway	8.1 mi	10m

Longest stretch: North Kansas Expressway — 87.2 mi, about 1h 42m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Oregon County, MO and Blue Springs, MO.

Start on Tucker Creek Road

0.5 mi · 1 min · Tucker Creek Road

At end of road, turn left onto MO 19

6.6 mi · 9 min · MO 19

Continue on US 160

5.1 mi · 7 min · US 160

Keep slight left at fork onto US 160

20 mi · 30 min · US 160

Turn right onto Freedom Drive

0.3 mi · 1 min · Freedom Drive

Turn left onto Good Hard Drive

0.1 mi · 27 sec · Good Hard Drive

Turn right onto Old Airport Road

0.3 mi · 1 min · Old Airport Road

Turn left onto Girdley Street

0.3 mi · 1 min · Girdley Street

Take the ramp onto US 63 Business

27 mi · 32 min · US 63 Business

Continue on US 60; US 63

71 mi · 1 hr 22 min · US 60; US 63

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 32 sec

Toward US 65 North: Sedalia

Merge onto US 65

8.1 mi · 10 min · Schoolcraft Freeway

Take the exit

0.8 mi · 1 min

Toward I 44 West: Joplin

Merge onto I 44

4.1 mi · 5 min · Payne Stewart Highway

Take the exit

0.1 mi · 14 sec

Exit 77 Toward MO 13: Bolivar

Keep slight left at fork

150 ft · 3 sec

Exit 77 Toward MO 13: Bolivar

Keep slight right at fork

209 ft · 7 sec

Exit 77 Toward MO 13 North: Bolivar

Merge onto MO 13

87 mi · 1 hr 42 min · North Kansas Expressway

Use the left / straight lanes.

Continue on MO 7

36 mi · 39 min · MO 7

Take the exit onto MO 7

3.3 mi · 3 min · MO 7

Toward I 49 North, US 71 North, MO 7 North: Kansas City

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 17 sec

Exit 160 Toward MO 291 North: Lee's Summit

Keep slight right at fork

243 ft · 6 sec

Toward MO 291 North: Lee's Summit

Merge onto MO 291

8.3 mi · 12 min · MO 291

Turn slight left onto MO 58; MO 291

8.5 mi · 11 min · MO 58; MO 291

Take the exit onto MO 291

0.6 mi · 52 sec · MO 291

Toward US 50 East, MO 291 North: Sedalia

Take the exit onto MO 291

0.2 mi · 37 sec · MO 291

Toward MO 291 North: Independence, Hamblen Road Use the slight right lane.

Turn left

300 ft · 7 sec

Continue on MO 291

5.4 mi · 8 min · MO 291

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 18 sec

Exit 12 Toward Woods Chapel Road Use the slight right lane.

Turn right onto Northeast Woods Chapel Road

1.3 mi · 2 min · Northeast Woods Chapel Road

Continue on Southwest Woods Chapel Road

2.2 mi · 3 min · Southwest Woods Chapel Road

Turn right onto US 40

1.5 mi · 2 min · Corporal M.E. Webster Memorial Parkway

Turn left onto Southwest 15th Street

0.5 mi · 1 min · Southwest 15th Street

Arrive at destination

Southwest 15th Street

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.

Evening Departure

This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.

You can normally do this drive in one day.

Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.

The halfway point lands around 149.8 miles from Oregon County, MO, or about 3h 12m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 87.2 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 80 miles or 1h 48m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 149.8 miles or 3h 12m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 5h 4m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Blue Springs, MO than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Oregon County, MO so your first major turns are already loaded.

Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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 Oregon County, MO

This is one driving day of about 299.7 miles and 6h 16m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Oregon County, 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.

The longest stretch is on North Kansas Expressway for about 87.2 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 149.8 mi from Oregon County, MO · 3h 12m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Bentonville, AR

150 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

Bentonville, AR

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Bella Vista, AR

Meal break

The midpoint is around 149.8 miles from Oregon County, MO, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before North Kansas Expressway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 87.2 miles.

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.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Wilson's Creek National Battlefield

National Battlefield

Wilson's Creek was the first major Civil War battle fought west of the Mississippi River, and where the first Union general was killed in action. The costly Southern victory on August 10, 1861, focuse...

11 mi from route ~29 min detour Free near mile 134.3

Caution: BE AWARE OF HIGH-WATER DANGER

View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$46.85 one way

$93.71 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 105 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.36	$51.44	$102.89
premium	$4.89	$57.67	$115.35
diesel	$5.61	$66.17	$132.34

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$47

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$72–$97

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 104.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

EV Charging Along Route

15 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent

Buc-ee's - Tesla Supercharger

Springfield, MO

Tesla

16 DCFC

Macadoodles Fine Wine & Spirits - Tesla Supercharger

Springfield, MO

Tesla

10 DCFC

Casey's Gas Station

Cabool, MO

UNIVERSAL

4 DCFC

THOMPSON SALES COMPANY

SPRINGFIELD, MO

EV Connect

4 DCFC

Pilot Travel Center 1061

Springfield, MO

eVgo Network

4 DCFC

Port In The Storm

Osceola, MO

SYNERGEV

4 DCFC

Price Chopper - Harrisonville

Harrisonville, MO

FCN

4 DCFC

Flying J 672

Peculiar, MO

eVgo Network

4 DCFC

ChargePoint Network: 5 EV Connect: 2 Tesla: 2 eVgo Network: 2 UNIVERSAL: 1 SYNERGEV: 1 FCN: 1 FORD_CHARGE: 1

Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.

Driving Electric?

About $31 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	89.9	1	$31.47	$14.39
Efficient EV	74.9	0	$26.22	$11.99
EV Truck/SUV	119.9	1	$41.96	$19.18

Gas CO2

105 kg

EV CO2

35 kg (67% less)

Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.

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 2 hours ago

Origin

Oregon County, MO

Afternoon in Oregon County on Tuesday

Local time

4:49 PM

CDT

Current temp

45°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Blue Springs, MO

Afternoon in Blue Springs on Tuesday

Local time

4:49 PM

CDT

Current temp

85°F

Partly Sunny

SSW 20 mph 9% chance Live forecast

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

40 degrees warmer at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

6h 16m on the road

Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Oregon County, MO to Blue Springs, MO covers 299.7 miles and takes about 6h 16m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are North Kansas Expressway, US 60, MO 7. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 149.8 miles from Oregon County, MO. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $46.85 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour. This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.

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.

The main spots that need attention: at 144.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 144.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 270.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.

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

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Trip from Oregon County, MO to Blue Springs, MO

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Drive Character

How Hard Is This Drive?

Critical Maneuvers

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Arriving in Blue Springs, MO

National Parks Near This Route

Wilson's Creek National Battlefield

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Oregon County, MO

Blue Springs, MO

Same local time

40 degrees warmer at arrival

6h 16m on the road

Frequently Asked Questions

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