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Trip from East Independence, MO to Blue Springs, MO

Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

18m

Distance

9.2 mi

15 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$1

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

4 AM
0h 17m ★
6 AM
0h 19m
8 AM
0h 22m
10 AM
0h 20m
12 PM
0h 19m
3 PM
0h 20m
5 PM
0h 22m
8 PM
0h 18m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Downtown East Independence, MO, MO

East Independence, MO

Momo King

Downtown Blue Springs, MO, MO

Blue Springs, MO

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Trip Overview

If you are looking for a quick transit between East Independence and Blue Springs, Missouri, this 9.2-mile journey is an efficient option. Expect to spend about 18 minutes behind the wheel, making this a straightforward day trip that requires no overnight planning. You can easily complete the drive with a minimal fuel budget of just $1. The route keeps you entirely within the Midwest, transitioning smoothly between these two local communities. Because there are zero planned stops, it serves best as a direct commute rather than a leisurely excursion. It is a practical, no-fuss way to navigate between these two Missouri locations.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
South Little Blue Parkway 1.7 mi 3m
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway 1.5 mi 1m
South Jackson Drive 1.2 mi 2m
Northwest Woods Chapel Road 1.2 mi 2m
Southwest Walnut Street 1 mi 2m
Holke Road 0.9 mi 1m
East Truman Road 0.7 mi 1m
Main Road 0.3 mi 1m
Longest stretch: South Little Blue Parkway — 1.7 mi, about 3m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between East Independence, MO and Blue Springs, MO.

1

Start on East 9th Street South

79 ft · 8 sec · East 9th Street South
2

Turn left onto Main Road

0.3 mi · 1 min · Main Road
3

Turn left onto East Truman Road

0.7 mi · 1 min · East Truman Road
4

Turn right onto Holke Road

0.9 mi · 1 min · Holke Road
5

Turn straight onto South Jackson Drive

1.2 mi · 2 min · South Jackson Drive
6

Turn left onto East R.D. Mize Road

0.2 mi · 37 sec · East R.D. Mize Road
7

Turn right onto South Little Blue Parkway

1.7 mi · 3 min · South Little Blue Parkway
8

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 38 sec
Exit 17 Toward Little Blue Parkway, 39th Street, Mall Entrance Use the left lane.
9

Continue on I 70

1.5 mi · 1 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
10

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 28 sec
Exit 18 Toward Woods Chapel Road, Lake Tapawingo Use the slight right lane.
11

Turn straight onto Northwest Woods Chapel Road

1.2 mi · 2 min · Northwest Woods Chapel Road
12

Enter roundabout onto Southwest Walnut Street

170 ft · 3 sec · Southwest Walnut Street
13

Continue on Southwest Walnut Street

1.0 mi · 2 min · Southwest Walnut Street
14

Turn left onto Southwest 15th Street

52 ft · 1 sec · Southwest 15th Street
15

Arrive at destination

Southwest 15th Street

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 9

5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 6.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

5
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | Main Road

Turn left onto Main Road

Navigation decision point

4
3 mi into trip | ~7m in | East R.D. Mize Road

Turn left onto East R.D. Mize Road

Navigation decision point

4
3.3 mi into trip | ~7m in | South Little Blue Parkway

Turn right onto South Little Blue Parkway

Navigation decision point

8
5 mi into trip | ~10m in

Take the ramp toward Little Blue Parkway, 39th Street, Mall Entrance

Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the left lane. Exit 17 Toward Little Blue Parkway, 39th Street, Mall E...
8
6.7 mi into trip | ~13m in

Take the exit toward Woods Chapel Road, Lake Tapawingo

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 18 Toward Woods Chapel Road, Lake Tapawingo

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$1.44 one way

$2.88 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 3 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $1.58 $3.16
premium $4.89 $1.77 $3.54
diesel $5.61 $2.03 $4.06

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$1

Estimated CO2 emission: 3.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 2.8 0 $0.97 $0.44
Efficient EV 2.3 0 $0.80 $0.37
EV Truck/SUV 3.7 0 $1.29 $0.59

Gas CO2

3 kg

EV CO2

1 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 Apr 16, 2026

Origin

East Independence, MO

Late night in East Independence on Sunday

Local time

1:03 AM

CDT

Current temp

83°F

Sunny

S 10 mph 2% chance Live forecast

Severe Thunderstorm Warning

Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued April 16 at 12:30PM CDT until April 16 at 1:00PM CDT by NWS Springfield MO

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued April 16 at 12:23PM CDT by NWS Springfield MO

Destination

Blue Springs, MO

Late night in Blue Springs on Sunday

Local time

1:03 AM

CDT

Current temp

56°F

Unavailable

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

27 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

18m 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 that demands your full attention rather than a monotonous interstate cruise. While you will navigate via South Little Blue Parkway, the Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway, and South Jackson Drive, only 19% of this trip is spent on the highway. The longest uninterrupted stretch you will encounter is a brief 1.7 miles on South Little Blue Parkway. This layout creates a shifting rhythm as you transition from local roads to faster highway segments and back again. You will find that the personality of the drive changes frequently, requiring you to remain alert for turns throughout the short 18-minute duration.

Only 19% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
15 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 1.7 mi on South Little Blue Parkway.

How Hard Is This Drive?

4/10

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Main Road.

Driving Effort 4/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a straightforward 18m drive. You will face about 9 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: near the start (Main Road): Navigation decision point; at 3 miles (East R.D. Mize Road): Navigation decision point; at 3.3 miles (South Little Blue Parkway): Navigation decision point.

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

Between East Independence, MO and Blue Springs, MO, road signs point toward Mall Entrance and Lake Tapawingo.

Mall Entrance

5 mi in | ~10m

Lake Tapawingo

6.7 mi in | ~13m

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 18m. Total distance: 9.2 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

18m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (19%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Mostly surface roads route profile.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 1.7 miles on South Little Blue Parkway. 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: near the start (Main Road): Navigation decision point; at 3 miles (East R.D. Mize Road): Navigation decision point; at 3.3 miles (South Little Blue Parkway): Navigation decision point.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Blue Springs, 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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