Origin
Blue Springs, MO
Late night in Blue Springs on Tuesday
Local time
5:48 AM
CDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Blue Springs, MO to Independence, MO
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
18m
Distance
11.5 mi
18 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 17m
★
6 AM
0h 19m
8 AM
0h 22m
10 AM
0h 20m
12 PM
0h 19m
3 PM
0h 20m
5 PM
0h 22m
8 PM
0h 18m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Blue Springs, MO
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Independence, MO
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Trip Overview
Blue Springs, MO to Independence, MO is 11.5 miles and takes about 18m via South Noland Road and Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a short, local drive that stays within the Midwest region and the state of Missouri. Given its brief duration and minimal highway driving, it's a straightforward trip perfect for a quick errand or an easy leg of a larger journey. You'll mostly be navigating local roads, so expect a more connected-to-the-ground feel than a high-speed transit.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| South Noland Road | 3 mi | 5m |
| Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway | 2.7 mi | 3m |
| Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway | 1.5 mi | 1m |
| Clifton J. Scott Memorial Highway | 1.4 mi | 1m |
| Northwest Woods Chapel Road | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| Southwest Walnut Street | 1 mi | 2m |
| East Walnut Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| South Lynn Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
South Noland Road
— 3 mi, about 5m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Blue Springs, MO and 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
Continue on I 70
2.7 mi
·
3 min
·
Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
9
Continue on I 70
1.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Clifton J. Scott Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
Exit 12
Toward Noland Road
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Turn right onto South Noland Road
3.0 mi
·
5 min
·
South Noland Road
12
Turn left onto East Walnut Street
466 ft
·
22 sec
·
East Walnut Street
13
Turn right onto South Lynn Street
394 ft
·
22 sec
·
South Lynn Street
14
Turn left onto East Kansas Avenue
145 ft
·
6 sec
·
East Kansas Avenue
15
Arrive at destination
East Kansas Avenue
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 85 decision points cluster between mile 1 and 11.4 — 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
7
8 mi into trip
|
~11m in
Take the exit toward Noland Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 12
Toward Noland Road
5
11.4 mi into trip
|
~18m in
|
South Lynn Street
Turn right onto South Lynn Street
Navigation decision point
5
11.4 mi into trip
|
~18m in
|
East Kansas Avenue
Turn left onto East Kansas Avenue
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.80 one way
$3.60 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $1.97 | $3.95 |
| premium | $4.89 | $2.21 | $4.43 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.54 | $5.08 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.4 | 0 | $1.21 | $0.55 |
| Efficient EV | 2.9 | 0 | $1.01 | $0.46 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4.6 | 0 | $1.61 | $0.74 |
Gas CO2
4 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (75% 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
Independence, MO
Late night in Independence on Tuesday
Local time
5:48 AM
CDT
Current temp
65°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 warmer 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
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?
This is a turn-heavy local drive, with no highway driving percentage to speak of. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 3 miles on South Noland Road. As you travel, you'll transition between South Noland Road and sections of the Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway (also known as Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway), which functions more like a major arterial road than a high-speed interstate on this segment. The route is characterized by frequent turns and traffic signals, requiring your attention to navigation and local traffic patterns.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
15 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 3 mi on South Noland 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 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 8 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 8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
About the Cities
Arriving in Independence, MO
Full guide →Independence, known as the Queen City of the Trails, is a city in western Missouri just east of Kansas City with a population of approximately 110,000. Independence's founding predates that of Kansas City, and it was home to U.S. President Harry S. Truman and the legendary actress Ginger Rogers, as well as the starting point of three of America's great Westward Trails: the Santa Fe Trail, the California Trail, and the Oregon Trail. The city also hosts numerous historical sites related to the Community of Christ (formerly RLDS), Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (the "Mormons"), American Civil War and Western history. While offering a full range of entertainment and lodging options for visitors, Independence generally tends to be more "quiet" than its larger neighbor to the west.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 18m. Total distance: 11.5 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 (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 3 miles on South Noland 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 1 miles (Northwest Woods Chapel Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 2.3 miles: Navigation decision point; at 8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at 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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