Origin
Pleasant Hill, MO
Afternoon in Pleasant Hill on Friday
Local time
2:27 PM
CDT
Current temp
55°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Pleasant Hill, MO to Blue Springs, MO
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
31m
Distance
17.2 mi
28 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 28m
★
6 AM
0h 31m
8 AM
0h 36m
10 AM
0h 33m
12 PM
0h 32m
3 PM
0h 33m
5 PM
0h 36m
8 PM
0h 29m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Pleasant Hill, MO
Robert So
Blue Springs, MO
卓浩 虞
Trip Overview
Pleasant Hill, MO to Blue Springs, MO is 17.2 miles and takes about 31m via MO 7, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within the Midwest region, specifically in Missouri. Expect a straightforward drive that primarily utilizes main roads, making it a simple and efficient journey. Given its brevity, this route is ideal for a quick transfer or a short excursion without requiring extensive planning or an overnight stay. It's a practical option for connecting these two nearby communities.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 31m. Total distance: 17.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
31m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (94%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
This drive is predominantly highway-focused, with 94% of the journey taking place on main roads like MO 7, Southwest 15th Street, and Corporal M.E. Webster Memorial Parkway. You'll experience a nearly uninterrupted stretch of 15.7 miles on MO 7, offering a consistent driving experience for the majority of the trip. The route maintains a steady pace, characteristic of a straightforward highway journey rather than a winding scenic byway. You'll likely find the driving experience to be efficient and direct from start to finish.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 6 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
MO 7 is the longest continuous segment at about 15.7 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on MO 7 and Southwest 15th Street. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near MO 7 Bus / Cedar Street.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Pleasant Hill, MO to Blue Springs, MO is easy. At 31m with 94% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (MO 7 Bus / Cedar Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.5 miles (MO 7): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
2 of 2 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
3
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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MO 7 Bus / Cedar Street
Turn left onto MO 7 Bus / Cedar Street
Navigation decision point
4
0.5 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
MO 7
At end of road, turn left onto MO 7
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| MO 7 | 15.7 mi | 27m |
| Southwest 15th Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Corporal M.E. Webster Memorial Parkway | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Cedar Street | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| North Jeffreys Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
MO 7
— 15.7 mi, about 27m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pleasant Hill, MO and Blue Springs, MO.
1
Start on North Jeffreys Street
410 ft
·
23 sec
·
North Jeffreys Street
2
Turn left onto MO 7 Bus
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Cedar Street
3
At end of road, turn left onto MO 7
16 mi
·
27 min
·
MO 7
4
Turn left onto US 40
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Corporal M.E. Webster Memorial Parkway
5
Turn right onto Southwest 15th Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Southwest 15th Street
6
Arrive at destination
Southwest 15th Street
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.69 one way
$5.38 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $2.95 | $5.90 |
| premium | $4.89 | $3.31 | $6.62 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.80 | $7.60 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.2 | 0 | $1.81 | $0.83 |
| Efficient EV | 4.3 | 0 | $1.51 | $0.69 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.9 | 0 | $2.41 | $1.10 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 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
Afternoon in Blue Springs on Friday
Local time
2:27 PM
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
31m 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 Pleasant Hill, MO to Blue Springs, MO covers 17.2 miles and takes about 31m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are MO 7, Southwest 15th Street, Corporal M.E. Webster Memorial Parkway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 8.6 miles from Pleasant Hill, MO. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.69 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.
The drive from Pleasant Hill, MO to Blue Springs, MO is easy. At 31m with 94% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (MO 7 Bus / Cedar Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.5 miles (MO 7): Navigation decision point.
The route from Pleasant Hill, MO to Blue Springs, MO does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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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