Origin
Peculiar, MO
Late night in Peculiar on Saturday
Local time
5:39 AM
CDT
Current temp
55°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Peculiar, MO to Blue Springs, MO
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
44m
Distance
33.5 mi
54 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 40m
★
6 AM
0h 44m
8 AM
0h 51m
10 AM
0h 47m
12 PM
0h 46m
3 PM
0h 47m
5 PM
0h 51m
8 PM
0h 42m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Peculiar, MO
Valeria Boltneva
Blue Springs, MO
卓浩 虞
Trip Overview
This straightforward 33.5-mile drive from Peculiar, MO, to Blue Springs, MO, is designed for a single day, taking about 44 minutes to complete. The route primarily uses major highways, with an 83% highway share, making it a quick and efficient trip. With a modest estimated fuel cost of $5, this drive is budget-friendly. You'll be traveling within the Midwest region, staying within Missouri for the entire journey. Given its short duration and minimal stops recommended, this trip is perfect for a quick excursion or an easy leg of a longer adventure, allowing for flexibility in your schedule.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 44m. Total distance: 33.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
44m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (83%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
Expect a highway-focused experience for most of this 33.5-mile journey, as 83% of the route is on major roads like I-49 and I-470. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 15.1 miles on I-49, offering a consistent pace. While primarily interstate, the inclusion of Southwest Woods Chapel Road adds a brief touch of local road driving. This blend means you'll experience both the efficiency of highway travel and a slight shift in scenery as you transition. The drive is generally smooth, designed for covering distance quickly.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 14 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 49 is the longest continuous segment at about 15.1 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 49 and I 470. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive.
Driving Effort
7/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 9 decision points packed into just 33.5 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 44m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start: Navigation decision point; at 0.6 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 15.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 9 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
Turn right
Navigation decision point
6
0.6 mi into trip
|
~1m in
Take the ramp toward I 49 North, US 71 North: Kansas City
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 49 North, US 71 North: Kansas City
7
15.9 mi into trip
|
~19m in
Take the exit toward I 435 West, I 470 East, US 50: Wichita, Lee's Summit
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 I 435 West, I 470 East, US 50: Wichita,...
8
16.3 mi into trip
|
~20m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 470 East, US 50 East: Lee's Summit
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 470 East, US 50 East: Lee's Summit
7
27.8 mi into trip
|
~33m 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
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Peculiar, MO to Blue Springs, MO, road signs begin pointing toward Lee's Summit along the way.
Lee's Summit
15.9 mi in
|
~19m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 49 | 15.1 mi | 16m |
| I 470 | 11.3 mi | 13m |
| Southwest Woods Chapel Road | 2.2 mi | 3m |
| Corporal M.E. Webster Memorial Parkway | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| Northeast Woods Chapel Road | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| Southwest 15th Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| South Main Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
I 49
— 15.1 mi, about 16m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Peculiar, MO and Blue Springs, MO.
1
Start on this road
113 ft
·
10 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right
488 ft
·
37 sec
3
Turn right onto MO C
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
South Main Street
4
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
Toward I 49 North, US 71 North: Kansas City
5
Merge onto I 49; US 71
15 mi
·
16 min
·
I 49; US 71
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
Toward I 435 West, I 470 East, US 50: Wichita, Lee's Summit
Use the slight right lane.
7
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
Toward I 470 East, US 50 East: Lee's Summit
Use the slight right lane.
8
Merge onto I 470; US 50
11 mi
·
13 min
·
I 470; US 50
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
Exit 12
Toward Woods Chapel Road
Use the slight right lane.
10
Turn right onto Northeast Woods Chapel Road
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Northeast Woods Chapel Road
11
Continue on Southwest Woods Chapel Road
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Southwest Woods Chapel Road
12
Turn right onto US 40
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Corporal M.E. Webster Memorial Parkway
13
Turn left onto Southwest 15th Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Southwest 15th Street
14
Arrive at destination
Southwest 15th Street
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.24 one way
$10.47 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
12 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $5.75 | $11.50 |
| premium | $4.89 | $6.45 | $12.89 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.40 | $14.79 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 11.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 10 | 0 | $3.52 | $1.61 |
| Efficient EV | 8.4 | 0 | $2.93 | $1.34 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 13.4 | 0 | $4.69 | $2.14 |
Gas CO2
12 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (67% 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
Late night in Blue Springs on Saturday
Local time
5:39 AM
CDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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 warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
44m 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 Peculiar, MO to Blue Springs, MO covers 33.5 miles and takes about 44m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 49, I 470, Southwest Woods Chapel Road. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 16.8 miles from Peculiar, MO. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $5.24 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 short but busy drive. With 9 decision points packed into just 33.5 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 44m.
The main spots that need attention: near the start: Navigation decision point; at 0.6 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 15.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Peculiar, MO to Blue Springs, MO, road signs begin pointing toward Lee's Summit along the way.
How this page is built
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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