Blue Springs to Pacific is 214.9 miles and takes about 4h 14m via Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway and U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway, with a fuel budget near $33 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within Missouri, taking you across the Midwest region. Expect a trip that primarily uses surface roads, making it a more relaxed pace compared to interstate-heavy routes. With only one recommended stop and a relatively short duration, this is a straightforward option for a single-day excursion. Consider this route if you prefer a less highway-focused experience and want to cover the distance efficiently.
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
107.5 miles from Blue Springs, MO
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 57m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
114.7 mi
2h 7m
U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway
54.4 mi
58m
MO 47
23.4 mi
35m
MO 100
9.1 mi
12m
I 44
4.2 mi
4m
Sheriff Roger I. Wilson Memorial Highway
1.9 mi
2m
Highway Patrol Sgt. Benjamin Booth Memorial Highway
1.6 mi
1m
West Osage Street
1.5 mi
2m
Longest stretch:
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
— 114.7 mi, about 2h 7m
Traffic on I-70
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 4 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
4 PM
~1,527 veh/hr typical
· worst 1,994
Quietest
2 AM
~188 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
8.1×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
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Averaged across 52 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 Pacific, MO.
1
Start on Southwest 15th Street
0.5 mi·1 min·Southwest 15th Street
2
Turn right onto Northwest R D Mize Road
0.5 mi·1 min·Northwest R D Mize Road
3
Turn left onto MO 7
0.4 mi·1 min·MO 7
4
Turn slight right onto MO 7
84 ft·2 sec·MO 7
5
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi·26 sec
Toward I 70 East: Columbia
6
Merge onto I 70
49 mi·52 min·Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
7
Continue on I 70; US 40
32 mi·34 min·U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway
8
Keep slight left at fork onto I 70
22 mi·24 min·U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway
9
Continue on I 70; US 40
1.8 mi·2 min·Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
10
Continue on I 70; US 40
1.6 mi·1 min·Highway Patrol Sgt. Benjamin Booth Memorial Highway
11
Continue on I 70; US 40
1.9 mi·2 min·Sheriff Roger I. Wilson Memorial Highway
12
Continue on I 70; US 40
64 mi·1 hr 12 min·Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
13
Take the exit
0.2 mi·19 sec
Exit 193Toward MO 47: Warrenton, Hawk Point
14
Turn right onto MO 47
23 mi·35 min·MO 47
15
Turn left onto East 5th Street
0.9 mi·2 min·East 5th Street
16
Turn right onto International Avenue
0.5 mi·1 min·International Avenue
17
Turn left onto MO 100
9.1 mi·12 min·MO 100
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
18
Take the ramp
0.3 mi·33 sec
Toward I 44 East, US 50 East: Saint Louis
19
Merge onto I 44; US 50
4.2 mi·4 min·I 44; US 50
20
Take the exit
0.4 mi·1 min
Exit 256Toward I 44 Business: PacificUse the slight right lane.
21
Turn left onto I 44 Business; US Historic 66
1.5 mi·2 min·West Osage Street
Use the left / straight lanes.
22
Turn right onto MO F
0.1 mi·26 sec·North 1st Street
23
Arrive at destination
MO F
Trip Plan
Given the 4h 14m estimated driving time, you can comfortably complete this trip in one day. Aim for an early morning departure from Blue Springs to maximize daylight and avoid potential afternoon traffic, especially on the surface road sections. Plan for your single recommended stop around the halfway point to stretch your legs and refuel if needed, though the $33 fuel cost suggests you might not need extensive stops. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, particularly before heading onto the longer highway stretches, to ensure you have enough to reach the next service area or your destination in Pacific. The flexibility of this route means you can adjust your pace as needed.
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 107.5 miles from Blue Springs, MO, or about 1h 57m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 114.7 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 47 miles or 52m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 107.5 miles or 1h 57m 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 16m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Pacific, 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 214.9 miles and 4h 14m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 47 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 Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway for about 114.7 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 13
5 decision points cluster between mile 1.4 and 213.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
1.4 mi into trip|~3m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 70 East: Columbia
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward I 70 East: Columbia
6
174.3 mi into trip|~3h 13m in
Take the exit toward MO 47: Warrenton, Hawk Point
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 193
Toward MO 47: Warrenton, Hawk Point
6
208.4 mi into trip|~4h 5m in
Take the ramp toward I 44 East, US 50 East: Saint Louis
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 44 East, US 50 East: Saint Louis
7
212.9 mi into trip|~4h 10m in
Take the exit toward I 44 Business: Pacific
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 256
Toward I 44 Business: Pacific
6
213.3 mi into trip|~4h 11m in|I 44 Business; US Historic 66 / West Osage Street
Turn left onto I 44 Business; US Historic 66 / West Osage Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight lanes.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$31.74 one way
$63.47 round trip
$3.75/gal25.4 MPG avg75 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.14
$35.04
$70.07
premium
$4.72
$39.90
$79.80
diesel
$4.80
$40.58
$81.15
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$32
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$57–$82
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 75.2 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.
Driving Electric?
About $23 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
64.5
0
$22.56
$10.32
Efficient EV
53.7
0
$18.80
$8.60
EV Truck/SUV
86
1
$30.09
$13.75
Gas CO2
75 kg
EV CO2
25 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.
Forecast as of Jul 17, 2026
Origin
Blue Springs, MO
Late night
in Blue Springs on Sunday
Local time
5:57 AM
CDT
Current temp
72°F
Patchy Fog
SSW 5 mph5% chanceLive forecast
Destination
Pacific, MO
Late night
in Pacific on Sunday
Local time
5:57 AM
CDT
Current temp
72°F
Patchy Fog
0 mph12% chanceLive forecast
87°F
Centralia, MO
107 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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
4h 14m 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.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This drive is mostly surface roads, with highways accounting for about 17% of the total mileage. You'll spend the majority of your time on local roads, which means navigating through towns and varying speed limits. The longest continuous stretch on a highway is 114.7 miles along the Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway. Be prepared for a more stop-and-go feel as you transition between the highway segments and the extensive surface road portions.
Only 17% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
23 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 114.7 mi on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 13 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 1.4 miles in.
Driving Effort6/10
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 214.9 miles you will encounter 13 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 1.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 174.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 208.4 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
974 ft466 ft
Total Climb
515 ft
Total Descent
1,023 ft
Highest Point
974 ft
Elevation Range
508 ft
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 Pacific, MO, road signs begin pointing toward Hawk Point along the way.
St. Louis County is an area in the St. Louis Area of Missouri. Its current boundaries were set in 1877, when St. Louis City split off to become an independent city separate from any county. It is the most populated part of the St. Louis area, though it has fewer sites of interest than the City. It mostly consists of suburban residential areas.
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 14m. Total distance: 214.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 14m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 114.7 miles on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 27 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.
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 Pacific, 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. There are 27 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
The main spots that need attention: at 1.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 174.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 208.4 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Possible but tiring. At 4.2 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 8.5 hours — manageable with a long break at Pacific, MO, but most travelers stay overnight.
