Dellwood, MO to Blue Springs, MO is 223.9 miles and takes about 4h 18m via I 70, with a fuel budget near $35 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within Missouri, traversing the Midwest region on mostly highway. It's a straightforward trip, ideal if you're looking for a direct route without many detours. You'll spend the vast majority of your time on the interstate, making it a practical choice for a single-day transit.
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
111.9 miles from Dellwood, MO
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 9m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 70
217.7 mi
4h 7m
Airport Road
1.8 mi
2m
Inner Belt Expressway
0.8 mi
<1m
Chambers Road
0.7 mi
1m
Northwest 15th Street
0.5 mi
1m
Northwest R D Mize Road
0.5 mi
1m
MO 7
0.5 mi
1m
Hereford Avenue
0.4 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
I 70
— 217.7 mi, about 4h 7m
Traffic on I-70
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 50 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
4 PM
~3,090 veh/hr typical
· worst 3,686
Quietest
2 AM
~299 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
10.3×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
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Averaged across 105 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 Dellwood, MO and Blue Springs, MO.
1
Start on Chambers Road
0.7 mi·1 min·Chambers Road
2
Continue on Hereford Avenue
0.4 mi·39 sec·Hereford Avenue
3
Continue on Airport Road
1.8 mi·2 min·Airport Road
4
Take the ramp
0.3 mi·19 sec
Toward I 170 South
5
Merge onto I 170
0.8 mi·59 sec·Inner Belt Expressway
6
Take the exit
0.4 mi·48 sec
Exit 7BToward I 70 West: Kansas CityUse the slight right lane.
7
Merge onto I 70
218 mi·4 hr 7 min·I 70
Use the straight lane.
8
Take the exit
0.2 mi·24 sec
Exit 20Toward MO 7: Blue Springs, Lake LotawanaUse the slight right lane.
9
Turn left onto MO 7
0.5 mi·1 min·MO 7
Use the left lane.
10
Turn right onto Northwest R D Mize Road
0.5 mi·1 min·Northwest R D Mize Road
11
At end of road, turn left onto Northwest 15th Street
0.5 mi·1 min·Northwest 15th Street
12
Arrive at destination
Southwest 15th Street
Trip Plan
Given the 4h 18m duration, departing in the morning will give you ample time to reach Blue Springs, MO before evening. With only one recommended stop and a 98% highway profile, you can easily complete this trip in a single day. The fuel cost is estimated at $35, so plan accordingly. Since the longest stretch on I 70 is over 200 miles, consider a quick break around the halfway point to stretch your legs before the final push.
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 111.9 miles from Dellwood, MO, or about 2h 9m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 217.7 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 49 miles or 57m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 111.9 miles or 2h 9m 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 30m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Blue Springs, MO than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Dellwood, 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 Dellwood, MO
This is one driving day of about 223.9 miles and 4h 18m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 49 miles from Dellwood, 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 I 70 for about 217.7 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 8
5 decision points cluster between mile 4.1 and 223.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
7
4.1 mi into trip|~6m in
Take the exit toward I 70 West: Kansas City
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 7B
Toward I 70 West: Kansas City
5
4.5 mi into trip|~6m in|I 70
Merge onto I 70
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
8
222.2 mi into trip|~4h 14m in
Take the exit toward MO 7: Blue Springs, Lake Lotawana
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 20
Toward MO 7: Blue Springs, Lake Lotawana
5
222.5 mi into trip|~4h 15m in|MO 7
Turn left onto MO 7
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
223.4 mi into trip|~4h 17m in|Northwest 15th Street
At end of road, turn left onto Northwest 15th Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$37.35 one way
$74.70 round trip
$4.24/gal25.4 MPG avg78 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.62
$40.75
$81.50
premium
$5.25
$46.30
$92.61
diesel
$6.28
$55.32
$110.65
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$37
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$62–$87
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 78.3 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-10-19.
Driving Electric?
About $24 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
67.2
0
$23.51
$10.75
Efficient EV
56
0
$19.59
$8.96
EV Truck/SUV
89.6
1
$31.35
$14.33
Gas CO2
78 kg
EV CO2
26 kg (67% 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.
Forecast as of Oct 19, 2026
Origin
Dellwood, MO
Night
in Dellwood on Saturday
Local time
11:26 PM
CDT
Current temp
72°F
Sunny
SE 3 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Destination
Blue Springs, MO
Night
in Blue Springs on Saturday
Local time
11:26 PM
CDT
Current temp
70°F
Mostly Sunny
S 6 mph2% chanceLive 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
2 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 18m 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.
Gateway Arch National Park
National Park
Gateway Arch National Park commemorates President Jefferson’s vision of a continental nation, the individuals and cultural groups who helped shape its history, St. Louis’ role in westward expansion, a...
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This route is 98% highway, meaning you'll be on I 70 for almost the entire 223.9 miles. The longest continuous stretch on I 70 is 217.7 miles. You'll transition from Airport Road and Inner Belt Expressway onto the interstate early on. Expect a high volume of exits and merges as you travel through various towns and cities across Missouri.
98% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
12 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 217.7 mi on I 70.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 70 and Airport Road. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 4.1 miles in.
Driving Effort4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 4h 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 4.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 4.5 miles (I 70): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 222.2 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 217.7 miles on I 70. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 31 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 4.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 4.5 miles (I 70): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 222.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — Gateway Arch National Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Possible but tiring. At 4.3 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 8.6 hours — manageable with a long break at Blue Springs, MO, but most travelers stay overnight.
