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Trip from Richmond, MO to Blue Springs, MO

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

56m

Distance

45.6 mi

73 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$7

one way

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 14 min
4 AM
0h 52m ★
6 AM
0h 57m
8 AM
1h 6m
10 AM
1h 0m
12 PM
0h 59m
3 PM
1h 1m
5 PM
1h 6m
8 PM
0h 54m

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

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city in and county seat of Ray County, Missouri, United States

Richmond, MO

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Downtown Blue Springs, MO, MO

Blue Springs, MO

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Trip Overview

This 45.6-mile drive from Richmond, MO, to Blue Springs, MO, is easily manageable in about 56 minutes, making it a perfect day trip. You'll primarily travel on the Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway and US 24. With a fuel cost estimated at $7, this is an economical journey through the Midwest. The mixed drive profile suggests a varied experience on the road, so you won't be stuck on one type of terrain for too long. Since it's a short trip, you have the flexibility to depart whenever suits you best, with no need to consider overnight stays.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

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

Break Rhythm

0 planned breaks

This drive is short enough that no stops are needed.

Midpoint

22.8 miles from Richmond, MO

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 28m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a mixed drive on this route, with 38% of it on highways. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 16.2 miles along the Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway. This segment likely offers a consistent pace before transitioning to other roads like South Spartan Drive and US 24. The blend of highway and other road types means you'll experience different driving conditions, from faster open stretches to potentially more varied local road environments as you approach Blue Springs.

Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 13 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 16.2 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 10.4 miles in.

Route Complexity 3/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

This is a straightforward 56m drive. You will face about 10 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 10.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 19.2 miles (MO 131): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 27.5 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 10 key points

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

5
10.4 mi into trip | ~12m in

Take the exit toward US 24, MO 13 Business: Lexington, Waverly

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

Toward US 24, MO 13 Business: Lexington, Waverl...
5
19.2 mi into trip | ~23m in | MO 131

Enter roundabout onto MO 131 toward MO 131 South: Odessa

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering

Toward MO 131 South: Odessa
5
27.5 mi into trip | ~35m in

Take the ramp toward I 70 West, US 40 West: Kansas City

Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward I 70 West, US 40 West: Kansas City
8
43.9 mi into trip | ~52m in

Take the exit toward MO 7: Blue Springs, Lake Lotawana

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 20 Toward MO 7: Blue Springs, Lake Lotawana
5
44.1 mi into trip | ~53m in | MO 7

Turn left onto MO 7

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.

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 Richmond, MO to Blue Springs, MO, road signs begin pointing toward Waverly along the way.

Waverly

10.4 mi in | ~12m

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway 16.2 mi 17m
South Spartan Drive 10.2 mi 11m
US 24 8.5 mi 10m
MO 131 8.3 mi 11m
Northwest 15th Street 0.5 mi 1m
Northwest R D Mize Road 0.5 mi 1m
MO 7 0.5 mi 1m
West Main Street 0.3 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway — 16.2 mi, about 17m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on MO 10 Business

0.3 mi · 48 sec · West Main Street
2

Turn right onto MO 13

10 mi · 11 min · South Spartan Drive
3

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 35 sec
Toward US 24, MO 13 Business: Lexington, Waverly
4

At end of road, turn left onto US 24

8.5 mi · 10 min · US 24
5

Enter roundabout onto MO 131

237 ft · 3 sec · MO 131
Toward MO 131 South: Odessa
6

Continue on MO 131

8.3 mi · 11 min · MO 131
Toward MO 131 South: Odessa
7

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 19 sec
Toward I 70 West, US 40 West: Kansas City
8

Merge onto I 70; US 40

16 mi · 17 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
9

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 24 sec
Exit 20 Toward MO 7: Blue Springs, Lake Lotawana Use the slight right lane.
10

Turn left onto MO 7

0.5 mi · 1 min · MO 7
Use the left lane.
11

Turn right onto Northwest R D Mize Road

0.5 mi · 1 min · Northwest R D Mize Road
12

At end of road, turn left onto Northwest 15th Street

0.5 mi · 1 min · Northwest 15th Street
13

Arrive at destination

Southwest 15th Street

Trip Plan

Given the short 56-minute duration and 45.6-mile distance, this trip is best undertaken as a single-day excursion. You can leave Richmond, MO, at your leisure, as there's no need to break up the journey. With a low fuel cost of around $7, you won't need to worry much about frequent gas stops. The longest stretch is 16.2 miles, so plan any brief pauses before or after this segment. A practical tip for this route: keep an eye on your navigation as you transition from the Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway onto US 24, as this is where the road character changes.

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 22.8 miles from Richmond, MO, or about 28m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 16.2 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 10 miles or 12m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 22.8 miles or 28m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 47m

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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Have your navigation ready before leaving Richmond, MO.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Richmond, MO

This is one driving day of about 45.6 miles and 56m.

At 45.6 miles this is a quick drive — no planned stops needed.
The longest stretch is on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway for about 16.2 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 22.8 mi from Richmond, MO · 28m into the drive

city in Lafayette County, Missouri, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Odessa, MO

23 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

Lexington, MO

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Odessa, MO

Meal break

The midpoint is around 22.8 miles from Richmond, MO, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Blue Springs, MO

Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Blue Springs, MO if you are unfamiliar with the area.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$7.13 one way

$14.26 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 16 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $7.83 $15.65
premium $4.89 $8.78 $17.55
diesel $5.61 $10.07 $20.14

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$7

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$32–$57

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 16 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 13.7 0 $4.79 $2.19
Efficient EV 11.4 0 $3.99 $1.82
EV Truck/SUV 18.2 0 $6.38 $2.92

Gas CO2

16 kg

EV CO2

5 kg (69% 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 as of Apr 14, 2026

Origin

Richmond, MO

Late night in Richmond on Thursday

Local time

12:13 AM

CDT

Current temp

84°F

Mostly Sunny

SSW 17 mph 14% chance Live forecast

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 14 at 1:20PM CDT until April 16 at 5:30AM CDT by NWS Kansas City/Pleasant Hill MO

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 14 at 11:11AM CDT until April 17 at 1:00AM CDT by NWS St Louis MO

Destination

Blue Springs, MO

Late night in Blue Springs on Thursday

Local time

12:13 AM

CDT

Current temp

85°F

Partly Sunny

SSW 20 mph 9% chance Live forecast

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 14 at 1:20PM CDT until April 16 at 5:30AM CDT by NWS Kansas City/Pleasant Hill MO

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 14 at 11:11AM CDT until April 17 at 1:00AM CDT by NWS St Louis MO

72°F

Odessa, MO

23 mi in

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

56m 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 Richmond, MO to Blue Springs, MO covers 45.6 miles and takes about 56m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway, South Spartan Drive, US 24. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 22.8 miles from Richmond, MO. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $7.13 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 straightforward 56m drive. You will face about 10 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 10.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 19.2 miles (MO 131): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 27.5 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Richmond, MO to Blue Springs, MO, road signs begin pointing toward Waverly along the way.

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