Origin
Blue Springs, MO
Late night in Blue Springs on Tuesday
Local time
3:13 AM
CDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Blue Springs, MO to Kansas City, 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
26m
Distance
18.8 mi
30 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 24m
★
6 AM
0h 26m
8 AM
0h 31m
10 AM
0h 28m
12 PM
0h 27m
3 PM
0h 28m
5 PM
0h 30m
8 PM
0h 25m
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
Kansas City, MO
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Trip Overview
If you are looking for a quick commute between Blue Springs and Kansas City, this 18.8-mile journey is a straightforward trek across the Missouri Midwest. The drive typically takes about 26 minutes, making it an ideal day trip that requires no overnight stay. You will primarily navigate via the George Brett Super Highway, the Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway, and the Clifton J. Scott Memorial Highway. With a modest fuel budget of approximately $3, it is an incredibly cost-effective route for travelers. Because the origin and destination are both located within the same state, you can expect a familiar regional atmosphere throughout the entire trip. This is a practical, no-nonsense connection that gets you exactly where you need to go without any unnecessary fuss.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| George Brett Super Highway | 6.8 mi | 9m |
| Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway | 5.6 mi | 6m |
| Clifton J. Scott Memorial Highway | 1.8 mi | 2m |
| Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway | 1.5 mi | 1m |
| Northwest Woods Chapel Road | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| Southwest Walnut Street | 1 mi | 2m |
| East 13th Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| I 670 | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
George Brett Super Highway
— 6.8 mi, about 9m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Blue Springs, MO and Kansas City, 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
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Clifton J. Scott Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Continue on I 70
2.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
11
Continue on I 70
6.8 mi
·
9 min
·
George Brett Super Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Keep slight left at fork onto I 670; I 70 Alt
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
I 670; I 70 Alt
Exit 2L
Toward I 670 West, I 70 Alternate, I 35 South: Topeka, Wichita
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
Exit 2P
Toward 13th Street, Downtown
Use the slight right lane.
14
Continue on East 13th Street
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
·
East 13th Street
15
Turn right onto Oak Street
454 ft
·
13 sec
·
Oak Street
16
Arrive at destination
Oak Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 75 decision points cluster between mile 1 and 18.7 — 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
9
18.1 mi into trip
|
~24m in
|
I 670; I 70 Alt
Keep slight left at fork onto I 670; I 70 Alt toward I 670 West, I 70 Alternate, I 35 South: Topeka, Wichita
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 2L
Toward I 670 West, I 70 Alternate, I 35 South:...
9
18.3 mi into trip
|
~24m in
Take the exit toward 13th Street, Downtown
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 2P
Toward 13th Street, Downtown
5
18.7 mi into trip
|
~25m in
|
Oak Street
Turn right onto Oak Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.94 one way
$5.88 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $3.23 | $6.45 |
| premium | $4.89 | $3.62 | $7.24 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.15 | $8.30 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.6 | 0 | $1.97 | $0.90 |
| Efficient EV | 4.7 | 0 | $1.65 | $0.75 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.5 | 0 | $2.63 | $1.20 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% 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
Kansas City, MO
Late night in Kansas City on Tuesday
Local time
3:13 AM
CDT
Current temp
83°F
Sunny
SSW 3 to 10 mph
2% chance
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
19 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
26m 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 rather than a monotonous interstate cruise on this 18.8-mile stretch. The route is comprised entirely of highways, meaning you will spend 100% of your time on major thoroughfares. You will navigate several different roads, though the longest uninterrupted segment you will encounter is a 6.8-mile stretch along the George Brett Super Highway. Because of the technical nature of these turns, you should stay alert as the road transitions between the various memorial and presidential highways. The character of the drive remains consistent throughout, prioritizing efficiency and connectivity over long, straight-line speed.
Only 1% 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: 6.8 mi on George Brett Super Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 7 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 1 miles in near Northwest Woods Chapel Road.
Driving Effort
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 18.8 miles you will encounter 7 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
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 18.1 miles (I 670; I 70 Alt): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
1,030 ft
766 ft
Total Climb
443 ft
Total Descent
520 ft
Highest Point
1,030 ft
~9.4 mi in
Elevation Range
263 ft
About the Cities
Arriving in Kansas City, MO
Full guide →Kansas City is a major Midwestern metropolitan area that spreads across the border of Missouri and Kansas. It is a city that tends to hide itself from tourists. Reputed to have more boulevards than Paris and more fountains than any other city in the world except for Rome, it can be a beautiful city, too. It is unique in that it is split down the middle by the state line of Kansas and Missouri.
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 26m. Total distance: 18.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
26m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (1%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 6.8 miles on George Brett Super Highway. 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 18.1 miles (I 670; I 70 Alt): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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 Kansas City, 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, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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