If you are planning a trip from Blue Springs to Camdenton, expect a straightforward 142.8-mile journey that typically takes about 3 hours and 13 minutes. This route is perfectly suited for a single-day excursion, allowing you to reach your destination without the need for an overnight stay. You can anticipate a fuel budget of approximately $22 for the one-way trip, making it an affordable regional excursion. Navigating primarily via US 50 and MO 52, you will traverse the heart of Missouri. Whether you are heading out for a weekend getaway or a quick change of scenery, this highway-focused drive offers a reliable path across the Midwest.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
71.4 miles from Blue Springs, MO
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 31m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
US 50
58.7 mi
1h 9m
North Hickory Street
20.7 mi
30m
MO 52
17 mi
23m
N State Highway 5
16.8 mi
23m
South Limit Avenue
16.7 mi
21m
MO 7
8.3 mi
14m
North Main Street
2.4 mi
4m
US 54
0.6 mi
1m
Longest stretch:
US 50
— 58.7 mi, about 1h 9m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Blue Springs, MO and Camdenton, MO.
1
Start on Southwest 15th Street
0.5 mi·1 min·Southwest 15th Street
2
Turn left onto US 40
0.5 mi·1 min·Corporal M.E. Webster Memorial Parkway
3
Turn right onto MO 7
8.3 mi·14 min·MO 7
4
Turn left
0.2 mi·26 sec
Toward US 50 East: Warrensburg, Sedalia
5
Merge onto US 50
59 mi·1 hr 9 min·US 50
6
Turn right onto US 65
17 mi·21 min·South Limit Avenue
7
Take the exit onto MO 52
0.3 mi·51 sec·MO 52
Toward MO 52 East: Cole Camp
8
Turn left onto MO 52
17 mi·23 min·MO 52
9
Turn right onto MO 135
21 mi·30 min·North Hickory Street
10
Merge onto MO 5
2.4 mi·4 min·North Main Street
11
Continue on MO 5
17 mi·23 min·N State Highway 5
12
Take the exit
0.4 mi·39 sec
Toward US 54 West: Nevada
13
Turn slight right onto US 54
0.5 mi·1 min·US 54
14
Turn left onto Court Circle SE
147 ft·4 sec·Court Circle SE
15
Continue on Court Circle SE
0.1 mi·20 sec·Court Circle SE
16
Continue on Court Circle SW
379 ft·15 sec·Court Circle SW
17
At end of road, turn right onto US 54
296 ft·8 sec·US 54
18
Arrive at destination
US 54
Trip Plan
Since this is a manageable three-hour drive, you have plenty of flexibility regarding your departure time to avoid potential traffic. Plan for at least one stop to stretch your legs, as the route structure is well-suited for a quick break mid-journey. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, though the $22 estimate should cover your basic transit needs comfortably. Because you are relying on a mix of highways like US 50 and state roads, stay alert for changes in speed limits as you pass through smaller communities. Prioritizing a steady pace will ensure you arrive in Camdenton feeling refreshed rather than fatigued.
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 71.4 miles from Blue Springs, MO, or about 1h 31m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 58.7 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 31 miles or 42m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 71.4 miles or 1h 31m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 34m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Camdenton, 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 142.8 miles and 3h 13m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 31 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 US 50 for about 58.7 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 10
5 decision points cluster between mile 1 and 142.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
1 mi into trip|~2m in|MO 7
Turn right onto MO 7
Navigation decision point
5
9.3 mi into trip|~17m in
Turn left toward US 50 East: Warrensburg, Sedalia
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 50 East: Warrensburg, Sedalia
4
84.9 mi into trip|~1h 48m in|MO 52
Take the exit onto MO 52 toward MO 52 East: Cole Camp
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward MO 52 East: Cole Camp
4
85.2 mi into trip|~1h 49m in|MO 52
Turn left onto MO 52
Navigation decision point
6
142.8 mi into trip|~3h 13m in|US 54
At end of road, turn right onto US 54
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$22.33 one way
$44.65 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg50 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.36
$24.51
$49.02
premium
$4.89
$27.48
$54.96
diesel
$5.61
$31.53
$63.06
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$22
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$47–$72
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 50 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $15 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
42.8
0
$14.99
$6.85
Efficient EV
35.7
0
$12.50
$5.71
EV Truck/SUV
57.1
0
$19.99
$9.14
Gas CO2
50 kg
EV CO2
17 kg (66% 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 11, 2026
Origin
Blue Springs, MO
Late night
in Blue Springs on Sunday
Local time
2:44 AM
CDT
Current temp
74°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
S 6 to 12 mph24% chanceLive forecast
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 11 at 11:35AM CDT by NWS St Louis MO
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 11 at 11:35AM CDT by NWS St Louis MO
Destination
Camdenton, MO
Late night
in Camdenton on Sunday
Local time
2:44 AM
CDT
Current temp
76°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
2 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
3h 13m 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.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a drive that leans heavily on highway travel, with 71% of your time spent on higher-speed roads. The longest uninterrupted stretch occurs early on, covering 58.7 miles along US 50, which allows for consistent cruising before the route transitions. As you move away from the Blue Springs area, the personality of the road shifts from busy corridors to the more measured pace of MO 52. You will find that this mix of primary highways and local connections keeps the drive engaging without being overly technical. It is a practical, efficient route designed to get you to your destination with minimal fuss.
71% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
18 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 58.7 mi on US 50.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 50 and North Hickory Street. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 1 miles in near MO 7.
Driving Effort3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 3h 13m 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 1 miles (MO 7): Navigation decision point; at 9.3 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 84.9 miles (MO 52): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
1,168 ft759 ft
Total Climb
843 ft
Total Descent
773 ft
Highest Point
1,168 ft
~107.1 mi in
Elevation Range
409 ft
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 Camdenton, MO, road signs begin pointing toward Sedalia along the way.
Sedalia
9.3 mi in|~17m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 13m. Total distance: 142.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
The longest stretch is about 58.7 miles on US 50. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.
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 1 miles (MO 7): Navigation decision point; at 9.3 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 84.9 miles (MO 52): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
Possible but tiring. At 3.2 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 6.5 hours — manageable with a long break at Camdenton, MO, but most travelers stay overnight.
