Origin
Blue Springs, MO
Night in Blue Springs on Saturday
Local time
11:16 PM
CDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Blue Springs, MO to Buckner, MO
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
21m
Distance
13.3 mi
21 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 20m
★
6 AM
0h 21m
8 AM
0h 25m
10 AM
0h 23m
12 PM
0h 22m
3 PM
0h 23m
5 PM
0h 25m
8 PM
0h 20m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Blue Springs, MO
卓浩 虞
Buckner, MO
Valeria Boltneva
Trip Overview
This short 13.3-mile drive from Blue Springs, MO to Buckner, MO takes about 21 minutes, making it an easy day trip. You'll primarily navigate using South Buckner Tarsney Road, Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway, and South Sibley Street. With a modest fuel cost of around $2, this route is budget-friendly for a quick local excursion within the Midwest region. Since it's so brief, you won't need to worry about overnight stays; the entire journey can be completed in a single day. Consider this a straightforward local hop rather than an epic adventure.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| South Buckner Tarsney Road | 6.7 mi | 10m |
| Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway | 3.5 mi | 3m |
| South Sibley Street | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Southwest 15th Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Northwest R D Mize Road | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| MO 7 | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| North Main Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Washington Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
South Buckner Tarsney Road
— 6.7 mi, about 10m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Blue Springs, MO and Buckner, MO.
1
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
3.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
7
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
30 sec
Exit 24
Toward MO BB, MO AA: Grain Valley, Buckner
8
Turn left onto MO BB
0.4 mi
·
59 sec
·
North Main Street
9
Continue on MO BB
6.7 mi
·
10 min
·
South Buckner Tarsney Road
10
Continue on MO BB
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
South Sibley Street
11
Turn left onto Washington Street
346 ft
·
15 sec
·
Washington Street
12
Arrive at destination
Washington Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 55 decision points cluster between mile 0.5 and 13.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
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
3
1.6 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
I 70 / Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
Merge onto I 70 / Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
Merge point - match speed before joining
6
5.1 mi into trip
|
~7m in
Take the exit toward MO BB, MO AA: Grain Valley, Buckner
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 24
Toward MO BB, MO AA: Grain Valley, Buckner
4
13.2 mi into trip
|
~21m in
|
Washington Street
Turn left onto Washington Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.08 one way
$4.16 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $2.28 | $4.57 |
| premium | $4.89 | $2.56 | $5.12 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.94 | $5.87 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4 | 0 | $1.40 | $0.64 |
| Efficient EV | 3.3 | 0 | $1.16 | $0.53 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.3 | 0 | $1.86 | $0.85 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% 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
Buckner, MO
Night in Buckner on Saturday
Local time
11:16 PM
CDT
Current temp
55°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 cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
21m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive for this short 13.3-mile trip. The highway share is only 3%, meaning you'll be on local roads for the majority of the time. Your longest uninterrupted stretch will be approximately 6.7 miles on South Buckner Tarsney Road. This route feels more like navigating through familiar neighborhoods and local streets rather than a continuous high-speed journey. The character is that of a connected local system, requiring your attention to turns and varying speed limits.
Only 3% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
12 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 6.7 mi on South Buckner Tarsney Road.
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 Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 21m drive. You will face about 5 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 1.6 miles (I 70 / Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
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 Blue Springs, MO to Buckner, MO, road signs begin pointing toward Mo Aa: Grain Valley along the way.
Mo Aa: Grain Valley
5.1 mi in
|
~7m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 21m. Total distance: 13.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
21m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (3%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 6.7 miles on South Buckner Tarsney Road. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
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 1.6 miles (I 70 / Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Buckner, MO before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner 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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