Origin
Blue Springs, MO
Late night in Blue Springs on Sunday
Local time
2:48 AM
CDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Blue Springs, MO to East Independence, MO
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
18m
Distance
9.1 mi
15 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 17m
★
6 AM
0h 18m
8 AM
0h 21m
10 AM
0h 19m
12 PM
0h 19m
3 PM
0h 20m
5 PM
0h 21m
8 PM
0h 17m
★
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
East Independence, MO
Momo King
Trip Overview
This short 9.1-mile drive from Blue Springs, MO to East Independence, MO is a quick trip, estimated to take around 18 minutes. It's a perfect candidate for a single-day excursion, requiring no overnight stops. You'll primarily be on local roads, with a small percentage on the highway. The estimated fuel cost for this journey is a very manageable $1. Since both the origin and destination are within the Midwest region of Missouri, you'll experience consistent regional characteristics throughout your trip. This route is ideal for those looking for a brief, easy drive.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| South Little Blue Parkway | 1.6 mi | 3m |
| Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway | 1.5 mi | 1m |
| Northwest Woods Chapel Road | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| South Jackson Drive | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Southwest Walnut Street | 1 mi | 2m |
| Holke Road | 0.9 mi | 2m |
| East Truman Road | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Main Road | 0.3 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
South Little Blue Parkway
— 1.6 mi, about 3m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Blue Springs, MO and East Independence, MO.
1
Start on Southwest 15th Street
52 ft
·
3 sec
·
Southwest 15th Street
2
Turn right onto Southwest Walnut Street
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Southwest Walnut Street
3
Enter roundabout onto Northwest Woods Chapel Road
67 ft
·
1 sec
·
Northwest Woods Chapel Road
4
Continue on Northwest Woods Chapel Road
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Northwest Woods Chapel Road
5
Continue on Northwest Woods Chapel Road
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
Northwest Woods Chapel Road
6
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
Toward I 70 West: Kansas City
7
Merge onto I 70
1.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
8
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
Exit 17
Toward Little Blue Parkway, 39th Street, Mall Entrance
Use the slight right lane.
9
Turn right onto South Little Blue Parkway
1.6 mi
·
3 min
·
South Little Blue Parkway
10
Turn left onto East R.D. Mize Road
0.2 mi
·
37 sec
·
East R.D. Mize Road
11
Turn right onto South Jackson Drive
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
South Jackson Drive
12
Turn straight onto Holke Road
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Holke Road
13
Turn left onto East Truman Road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
East Truman Road
14
Turn right onto Main Road
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Road
15
Turn right onto East 9th Street South
79 ft
·
3 sec
·
East 9th Street South
16
Arrive at destination
East 9th Street South
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 115 decision points cluster between mile 1 and 9.1 — 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
|
Northwest Woods Chapel Road
Enter roundabout onto Northwest Woods Chapel Road
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
2.3 mi into trip
|
~5m in
Take the ramp toward I 70 West: Kansas City
Navigation decision point
Toward I 70 West: Kansas City
8
3.9 mi into trip
|
~7m in
Take the exit toward Little Blue Parkway, 39th Street, Mall Entrance
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 17
Toward Little Blue Parkway, 39th Street, Mall E...
4
5.9 mi into trip
|
~10m in
|
East R.D. Mize Road
Turn left onto East R.D. Mize Road
Navigation decision point
5
9.1 mi into trip
|
~18m in
|
East 9th Street South
Turn right onto East 9th Street South
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.42 one way
$2.85 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
3 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $1.56 | $3.12 |
| premium | $4.89 | $1.75 | $3.50 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.01 | $4.02 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.7 | 0 | $0.96 | $0.44 |
| Efficient EV | 2.3 | 0 | $0.80 | $0.36 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3.6 | 0 | $1.27 | $0.58 |
Gas CO2
3 kg
EV CO2
1 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
East Independence, MO
Late night in East Independence on Sunday
Local time
2:48 AM
CDT
Current temp
40°F
Mostly Cloudy
NNW 13 mph
0% chance
Live forecast
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 18 at 4:36AM CDT until April 19 at 2:31PM CDT by NWS Kansas City/Pleasant Hill MO
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 18 at 2:43AM CDT by NWS St Louis MO
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
16 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
18m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive on this route, with only 18% of the journey on the highway. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 1.6 miles along South Little Blue Parkway. This means you'll be navigating a series of local roads and intersections for the majority of your trip. The Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway and Northwest Woods Chapel Road will also feature in your navigation. This driving profile suggests a more engaging, stop-and-start experience rather than a high-speed cruise.
Only 18% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
16 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 1.6 mi on South Little Blue Parkway.
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 1 miles in near Northwest Woods Chapel 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 18m drive. You will face about 11 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 (Northwest Woods Chapel Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 2.3 miles: Navigation decision point; at 3.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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 East Independence, MO, road signs begin pointing toward Mall Entrance along the way.
Mall Entrance
3.9 mi in
|
~7m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 18m. Total distance: 9.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
18m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (18%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 1.6 miles on South Little Blue Parkway. 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 1 miles (Northwest Woods Chapel Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 2.3 miles: Navigation decision point; at 3.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at East Independence, 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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