Origin
Blue Springs, MO
Night in Blue Springs on Saturday
Local time
9:47 PM
CDT
Current temp
56°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Blue Springs, MO to Mountain Grove, MO
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
4h 38m
Distance
226.5 mi
364 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$35
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 26m
★
6 AM
4h 39m
8 AM
5h 6m
10 AM
4h 48m
12 PM
4h 46m
3 PM
4h 50m
5 PM
5h 5m
8 PM
4h 31m
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
Mountain Grove, MO
Magda Ehlers
Trip Overview
Blue Springs, MO to Mountain Grove, MO is 226.5 miles and takes about 4h 38m via MO 13, MO 7, and US 60, with a fuel budget near $34 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within Missouri, traversing the Midwest region from west to east. It's a straightforward, primarily highway-focused trip, making it a solid option if you're looking for an efficient way to cover ground without much fuss. You'll find it's a manageable journey for a single day, especially if you're starting early.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
113.2 miles from Blue Springs, MO
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 23m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| MO 13 | 68 mi | 1h 19m |
| MO 7 | 55.6 mi | 1h 4m |
| US 60 | 55 mi | 1h 4m |
| MO 291 | 21 mi | 31m |
| Schoolcraft Freeway | 8.3 mi | 10m |
| Payne Stewart Highway | 4.3 mi | 5m |
| I 49 | 2.8 mi | 3m |
| Southwest Woods Chapel Road | 2.3 mi | 4m |
Longest stretch:
MO 13
— 68 mi, about 1h 19m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Blue Springs, MO and Mountain Grove, MO.
1
Start on Southwest 15th Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
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Southwest 15th Street
2
Turn slight right
190 ft
·
7 sec
3
Turn slight right onto US 40
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Corporal M.E. Webster Memorial Parkway
4
Turn left onto Southwest Woods Chapel Road
2.3 mi
·
4 min
·
Southwest Woods Chapel Road
5
Continue on Northeast Woods Chapel Road
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Northeast Woods Chapel Road
6
Continue on Woods Chapel Road
415 ft
·
14 sec
·
Woods Chapel Road
7
Turn left
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
Toward I 470 South, MO 291 South: Lee's Summit, Harrisonville
8
Merge onto I 470; MO 291
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
I 470; MO 291
9
Keep slight left at fork onto MO 291
3.3 mi
·
5 min
·
MO 291
Exit 10B
Toward MO 291 South: Harrisonville
Use the slight left / straight lanes.
10
Take the ramp onto MO 291
0.6 mi
·
53 sec
·
MO 291
Toward US 50 West, MO 291 South: Kansas City
11
Take the exit onto MO 291
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
·
MO 291
Toward MO 291 South: Jefferson Street, Harrisonville
12
Keep slight left at fork onto MO 291
17 mi
·
24 min
·
MO 291
Toward MO 291 South: Harrisonville
13
Continue on Cantrell Road
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
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Cantrell Road
14
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
Toward I 49 South, US 71 South: Joplin
15
Merge onto I 49; US 71
2.8 mi
·
3 min
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I 49; US 71
16
Take the exit onto MO 7
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
·
MO 7
Exit 157
Toward MO 7 South: Clinton
17
Turn slight left onto MO 7
55 mi
·
1 hr 3 min
·
MO 7
Exit 157
Toward MO 7 South: Clinton
Use the left lane.
18
Continue on MO 13
68 mi
·
1 hr 19 min
·
MO 13
Use the straight / right lanes.
19
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
Toward I 44 East: Rolla, Saint Louis
20
Merge onto I 44
4.3 mi
·
5 min
·
Payne Stewart Highway
21
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
49 sec
Exit 82A
Toward US 65 South: Branson
22
Merge onto US 65
8.3 mi
·
10 min
·
Schoolcraft Freeway
23
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
52 sec
Toward US 60 East: Cabool
24
Merge onto US 60
55 mi
·
1 hr 4 min
·
US 60
25
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
Toward US 60 Business: Mountain Grove
26
Turn right onto US 60 Business
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
US 60 Business
27
Turn right onto MO 95
102 ft
·
2 sec
·
North Main Street
28
Arrive at destination
MO 95
Trip Plan
Given the 4h 38m estimated drive time, starting your journey in Blue Springs in the morning is ideal to maximize daylight. With only one recommended stop and a highway-focused profile, you can easily complete this trip in a single day. Keep an eye on your fuel levels, as the longest stretch without major services could be up to 68 miles on MO 13. Planning a brief stop around the halfway point will ensure you stay refreshed for the remainder of the drive to Mountain Grove.
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 113.2 miles from Blue Springs, MO, or about 2h 23m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 68 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 50 miles or 1h 10m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 113.2 miles or 2h 23m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 49m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Mountain Grove, 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 226.5 miles and 4h 38m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 50 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 MO 13 for about 68 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
113 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 50 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 113.2 miles from Blue Springs, MO, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before MO 13 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 68 miles.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 205 decision points cluster between mile 5.7 and 29 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
7
5.7 mi into trip
|
~10m in
Turn left toward I 470 South, MO 291 South: Lee's Summit, Harrisonville
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 470 South, MO 291 South: Lee's Summit,...
8
7.9 mi into trip
|
~13m in
|
MO 291
Keep slight left at fork onto MO 291 toward MO 291 South: Harrisonville
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / straight lanes.
Exit 10B
Toward MO 291 South: Harrisonville
6
11.2 mi into trip
|
~19m in
|
MO 291
Take the ramp onto MO 291 toward US 50 West, MO 291 South: Kansas City
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 50 West, MO 291 South: Kansas City
5
11.8 mi into trip
|
~20m in
|
MO 291
Take the exit onto MO 291 toward MO 291 South: Jefferson Street, Harrisonville
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward MO 291 South: Jefferson Street, Harrison...
6
29 mi into trip
|
~45m in
Take the exit toward I 49 South, US 71 South: Joplin
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 49 South, US 71 South: Joplin
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$35.41 one way
$70.82 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
79 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $38.88 | $77.76 |
| premium | $4.89 | $43.59 | $87.18 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $50.01 | $100.02 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$35
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$60–$85
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 79.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $24 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 68 | 0 | $23.78 | $10.87 |
| Efficient EV | 56.6 | 0 | $19.82 | $9.06 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 90.6 | 1 | $31.71 | $14.50 |
Gas CO2
79 kg
EV CO2
27 kg (66% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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
Mountain Grove, MO
Night in Mountain Grove on Saturday
Local time
9:47 PM
CDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
80°F
Warsaw, MO
113 mi in
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
4 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
4h 38m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Wilson's Creek National Battlefield
National Battlefield
Wilson's Creek was the first major Civil War battle fought west of the Mississippi River, and where the first Union general was killed in action. The costly Southern victory on August 10, 1861, focuse...
12 mi from route
~30 min detour
Free
near mile 156.2
Caution: BE AWARE OF HIGH-WATER DANGER
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a highway-focused drive for this trip, with 96% of the route utilizing major roads like MO 13, MO 7, and US 60. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is about 68 miles on MO 13. This means you'll experience mostly consistent speeds and a predictable road surface for the majority of your journey. It’s designed for making good time, with minimal time spent on slower, winding local roads.
96% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
28 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 68 mi on MO 13.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on MO 13 and MO 7. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 5.7 miles in.
Driving Effort
9/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 20 significant decision points across 226.5 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 5.7 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 7.9 miles (MO 291): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 11.2 miles (MO 291): 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.
Between Blue Springs, MO and Mountain Grove, MO, road signs point toward Harrisonville and Saint Louis.
Harrisonville
11.8 mi in
|
~20m
|
via MO 291
Saint Louis
155.7 mi in
|
~3h 12m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 38m. Total distance: 226.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 38m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (96%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 68 miles on MO 13. 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.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Mountain Grove, MO before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
The main spots that need attention: at 5.7 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 7.9 miles (MO 291): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 11.2 miles (MO 291): Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — Wilson's Creek National Battlefield. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Possible but tiring. At 4.6 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 9.3 hours — manageable with a long break at Mountain Grove, MO, but most travelers stay overnight.
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 NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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