Blue Springs, MO to Breckenridge Hills, MO is 218.6 miles and takes about 4h 13m via Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway, with a fuel budget near $34 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This route stays within Missouri, connecting two points in the Midwest region. The drive is primarily on surface roads, making it a more local experience than a high-speed interstate trek. With a single recommended stop and a total travel time under five hours, this trip is well-suited for a single-day adventure, allowing for flexibility in your departure time.
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
109.3 miles from Blue Springs, MO
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
155.5 mi
2h 59m
U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway
54.4 mi
58m
Saint Charles Rock Road
2.9 mi
5m
Sheriff Roger I. Wilson Memorial Highway
1.9 mi
2m
Highway Patrol Sgt. Benjamin Booth Memorial Highway
1.6 mi
1m
Southwest 15th Street
0.5 mi
1m
Northwest R D Mize Road
0.5 mi
1m
MO 7
0.4 mi
1m
Longest stretch:
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
— 155.5 mi, about 2h 59m
Traffic on I-70
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 21 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
4 PM
~3,737 veh/hr typical
· worst 4,325
Quietest
2 AM
~347 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
10.8×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
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Averaged across 52 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Blue Springs, MO and Breckenridge Hills, MO.
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Start on Southwest 15th Street
0.5 mi·1 min·Southwest 15th Street
2
Turn right onto Northwest R D Mize Road
0.5 mi·1 min·Northwest R D Mize Road
3
Turn left onto MO 7
0.4 mi·1 min·MO 7
4
Turn slight right onto MO 7
84 ft·2 sec·MO 7
5
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi·26 sec
Toward I 70 East: Columbia
6
Merge onto I 70
49 mi·52 min·Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
7
Continue on I 70; US 40
32 mi·34 min·U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway
8
Keep slight left at fork onto I 70
22 mi·24 min·U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway
9
Continue on I 70; US 40
1.8 mi·2 min·Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
10
Continue on I 70; US 40
1.6 mi·1 min·Highway Patrol Sgt. Benjamin Booth Memorial Highway
11
Continue on I 70; US 40
1.9 mi·2 min·Sheriff Roger I. Wilson Memorial Highway
12
Continue on I 70; US 40
105 mi·2 hr 4 min·Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Take the exit
0.3 mi·31 sec
Exit 234Toward MO 180: Saint Charles Rock RoadUse the slight right lane.
14
Turn right onto MO 180
0.7 mi·1 min·Saint Charles Rock Road
Use the right lane.
15
Continue on MO 180
2.2 mi·3 min·Saint Charles Rock Road
Use the left lane.
16
Turn right onto Coles Avenue
0.3 mi·1 min·Coles Avenue
17
Arrive at destination
Coles Avenue
Trip Plan
Given the 4h 13m estimated drive time, leaving Blue Springs, MO in the morning will comfortably get you to Breckenridge Hills, MO before evening. Plan for one stop to break up the 218.6 miles, perhaps around the halfway point or slightly further along the 155.5-mile segment on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway. The fuel cost is estimated at $34, so ensure your tank is full before you depart or at your chosen stop. Since this is a single-day trip, you have the flexibility to depart a bit later if needed, but be mindful of potential increased traffic on surface roads during peak commuting hours.
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 109.3 miles from Blue Springs, MO, or about 2h into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 155.5 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 48 miles or 53m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 109.3 miles or 2h in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 23m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Breckenridge Hills, MO than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Blue Springs, 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 Blue Springs, MO
This is one driving day of about 218.6 miles and 4h 13m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 48 miles from Blue Springs, 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 Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway for about 155.5 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 7
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.5 and 215.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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0.5 mi into trip|~1m in|Northwest R D Mize Road
Turn right onto Northwest R D Mize Road
Navigation decision point
6
1.4 mi into trip|~3m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 70 East: Columbia
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward I 70 East: Columbia
4
82.5 mi into trip|~1h 30m in|I 70 / U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway
Keep slight left at fork onto I 70 / U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
7
215 mi into trip|~4h 6m in
Take the exit toward MO 180: Saint Charles Rock Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 234
Toward MO 180: Saint Charles Rock Road
4
215.3 mi into trip|~4h 6m in|MO 180 / Saint Charles Rock Road
Turn right onto MO 180 / Saint Charles Rock Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$32.28 one way
$64.56 round trip
$3.75/gal25.4 MPG avg77 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.14
$35.64
$71.28
premium
$4.72
$40.59
$81.17
diesel
$4.80
$41.28
$82.55
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$32
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$57–$82
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 76.5 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.
Driving Electric?
About $23 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
65.6
0
$22.95
$10.49
Efficient EV
54.7
0
$19.13
$8.74
EV Truck/SUV
87.4
1
$30.60
$13.99
Gas CO2
76 kg
EV CO2
26 kg (66% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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 Jul 18, 2026
Origin
Blue Springs, MO
Late night
in Blue Springs on Sunday
Local time
5:52 AM
CDT
Current temp
92°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
SW 7 mph27% chanceLive forecast
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued July 18 at 4:26PM CDT by NWS Paducah KY
Heat Advisory
Heat Advisory issued July 18 at 3:26PM CDT until July 18 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL
Destination
Breckenridge Hills, MO
Late night
in Breckenridge Hills on Sunday
Local time
5:52 AM
CDT
Current temp
92°F
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
W 6 to 9 mph17% chanceLive forecast
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued July 18 at 4:26PM CDT by NWS Paducah KY
Heat Advisory
Heat Advisory issued July 18 at 3:26PM CDT until July 18 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL
87°F
Centralia, MO
109 mi in
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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
4h 13m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Gateway Arch National Park
National Park
Gateway Arch National Park commemorates President Jefferson’s vision of a continental nation, the individuals and cultural groups who helped shape its history, St. Louis’ role in westward expansion, a...
11 mi from route
~28 min detour
$19
near mile 218.6
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This route features a 0% highway share, meaning you'll be navigating primarily surface roads for the entire 218.6 miles. The longest continuous stretch on a single named road is 155.5 miles along the Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway. Expect frequent intersections and changes in speed limits as you transition through various towns and populated areas. You'll notice a more local driving feel with numerous traffic signals and cross streets.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
17 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 155.5 mi on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.5 miles in near Northwest R D Mize Road.
Driving Effort4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 4h 13m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.5 miles (Northwest R D Mize Road): Navigation decision point; at 1.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 82.5 miles (I 70 / U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 155.5 miles on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 31 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.5 miles (Northwest R D Mize Road): Navigation decision point; at 1.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 82.5 miles (I 70 / U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Yes — Gateway Arch National Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Possible but tiring. At 4.2 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 8.4 hours — manageable with a long break at Breckenridge Hills, MO, but most travelers stay overnight.
