Blue Springs, MO to Maryville, MO is 115.7 miles and takes about 2h 14m via I-29, with a fuel budget near $18 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Missouri, moving from the Kansas City metro area north into the state's northwestern region. With a high percentage of highway driving, it’s a straightforward commute. The route is best suited for a single day, allowing you to reach your destination without needing an overnight stay.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
57.8 miles from Blue Springs, MO
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 7m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 29
39.9 mi
43m
US 59
30.3 mi
35m
I 435
20.9 mi
22m
Lamar Hunt Memorial Highway
7.8 mi
9m
Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
5.6 mi
6m
US 71 Business
2.3 mi
4m
Clifton J. Scott Memorial Highway
1.8 mi
2m
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
1.5 mi
1m
Longest stretch:
I 29
— 39.9 mi, about 43m
Traffic on I-70
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 26 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
4 PM
~4,287 veh/hr typical
Quietest
2 AM
~346 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
12.4×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
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Averaged across 102 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Blue Springs, MO and Maryville, MO.
Exit 8BToward I 435 North, US 24 East: Des MoinesUse the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Merge onto I 435; US 24
7.8 mi·9 min·Lamar Hunt Memorial Highway
14
Continue on I435 N
1.3 mi·1 min·I435 N
15
Continue on I 435
21 mi·22 min·I 435
16
Keep slight left at fork onto I 29; US 71
37 mi·40 min·I 29; US 71
Toward I 29 North, US 71 North: Saint Joseph
17
Continue on I 29; US 59; US 71
2.7 mi·2 min·I 29; US 59; US 71
18
Take the exit onto US 59; US 71
30 mi·35 min·US 59; US 71
Exit 56AToward US 71 North, US 59 North: Maryville
19
Turn left onto US 71 Business
2.3 mi·4 min·US 71 Business
20
Turn right onto MO 46
134 ft·2 sec·East 1st Street
21
Arrive at destination
MO 46
Trip Plan
Given the relatively short 2h 14m duration, you can comfortably leave Blue Springs anytime in the morning and arrive in Maryville the same day. The longest stretch without an exit is nearly 40 miles on I-29, so plan your fuel stops accordingly. Consider departing before 9 AM to avoid any potential rush hour congestion leaving the Kansas City area. The 82% highway share means fewer turns, making it easy to maintain pace and arrive refreshed.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 57.8 miles from Blue Springs, MO, or about 1h 7m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 39.9 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 25 miles or 32m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 57.8 miles or 1h 7m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 48m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Maryville, 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 115.7 miles and 2h 14m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 25 miles from Blue Springs, MO.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 29 for about 39.9 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 83.1 — 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
12.1 mi into trip|~16m in
Take the exit toward I 435 North, US 24 East: Des Moines
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 8B
Toward I 435 North, US 24 East: Des Moines
6
43.2 mi into trip|~51m in|I 29; US 71
Keep slight left at fork onto I 29; US 71 toward I 29 North, US 71 North: Saint Joseph
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 29 North, US 71 North: Saint Joseph
6
83.1 mi into trip|~1h 35m in|US 59; US 71
Take the exit onto US 59; US 71 toward US 71 North, US 59 North: Maryville
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 56A
Toward US 71 North, US 59 North: Maryville
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$17.94 one way
$35.88 round trip
$3.94/gal25.4 MPG avg41 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.32
$19.67
$39.34
premium
$4.93
$22.45
$44.90
diesel
$5.60
$25.50
$51.01
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$18
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$43–$68
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 40.5 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.
Driving Electric?
About $12 in charging
· 0 stops
· 65% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
34.7
0
$12.15
$5.55
Efficient EV
28.9
0
$10.12
$4.63
EV Truck/SUV
46.3
0
$16.20
$7.40
Gas CO2
40 kg
EV CO2
14 kg (65% 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 Sep 4, 2026
Origin
Blue Springs, MO
Late night
in Blue Springs on Saturday
Local time
1:00 AM
CDT
Current temp
70°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Maryville, MO
Late night
in Maryville on Saturday
Local time
1:00 AM
CDT
Current temp
67°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
3 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
2h 14m 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.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This drive is primarily highway, with 82% of the 115.7 miles on major roads like I-29 and I-435. You'll experience a 39.9-mile stretch on I-29 without needing to exit. Expect to transition from interstate cruising to US-59, which will feel more like surface road driving as you approach Maryville.
82% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
21 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 39.9 mi on I 29.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 29 and US 59. 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 Effort4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 2h 14m 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 (Northwest Woods Chapel Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 2.3 miles: Navigation decision point; at 12.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
The longest stretch is about 39.9 miles on I 29. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 11 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
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 (Northwest Woods Chapel Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 2.3 miles: Navigation decision point; at 12.1 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 Maryville, MO before heading back.
