Origin
Excelsior Springs, MO
Late night in Excelsior Springs on Sunday
Local time
2:35 AM
CDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Excelsior Springs, 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
50m
Distance
32.4 mi
52 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 47m
★
6 AM
0h 51m
8 AM
0h 59m
10 AM
0h 54m
12 PM
0h 53m
3 PM
0h 54m
5 PM
0h 59m
8 PM
0h 48m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Excelsior Springs, MO
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Blue Springs, MO
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Trip Overview
This 33.9-mile drive from Excelsior Springs, MO to Blue Springs, MO is a quick trip, typically taking around 47 minutes. Designed as a single-day excursion, it's a straightforward journey within the Midwest region. You'll navigate using local roads like Saint Louis Avenue before connecting to MO 291 South and eventually I 70 East. With a modest fuel cost estimated at $5, this route is an economical option for a short getaway. The overall feel is that of a local drive, with frequent turns rather than long stretches of highway.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| MO 291 | 10.1 mi | 15m |
| MO 210 | 7.7 mi | 9m |
| MO JJ | 4.1 mi | 5m |
| Saint Louis Avenue | 3.2 mi | 7m |
| Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway | 1.5 mi | 1m |
| Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway | 1.5 mi | 1m |
| MO H | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| Northwest Woods Chapel Road | 1.2 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
MO 291
— 10.1 mi, about 15m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Excelsior Springs, MO and Blue Springs, MO.
1
Start on South Thompson Avenue
105 ft
·
11 sec
·
South Thompson Avenue
2
Turn sharp right onto MO 10
136 ft
·
7 sec
·
Saint Louis Avenue
3
Continue on MO 10
3.1 mi
·
7 min
·
Saint Louis Avenue
4
Continue on MO H
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
MO H
5
Turn left onto MO JJ
4.1 mi
·
5 min
·
MO JJ
6
Turn right onto MO 210
7.7 mi
·
9 min
·
MO 210
7
Turn left
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
Toward MO 291 South: Independence
Use the left lane.
8
Merge onto MO 291
10 mi
·
15 min
·
MO 291
9
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
49 sec
Exit 16B
Toward I 70 East: Saint Louis
Use the right lane.
10
Merge onto I 70
1.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
11
Continue on I 70
1.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
12
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
Exit 18
Toward Woods Chapel Road, Lake Tapawingo
Use the slight right lane.
13
Turn straight onto Northwest Woods Chapel Road
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Northwest Woods Chapel Road
14
Enter roundabout onto Southwest Walnut Street
170 ft
·
3 sec
·
Southwest Walnut Street
15
Continue on Southwest Walnut Street
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Southwest Walnut Street
16
Turn left onto Southwest 15th Street
52 ft
·
1 sec
·
Southwest 15th Street
17
Arrive at destination
Southwest 15th Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
16 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 32 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 16.2 miles from Excelsior Springs, MO, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
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 95 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 29.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
MO 10 / Saint Louis Avenue
Turn sharp right onto MO 10 / Saint Louis Avenue
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
4
4.5 mi into trip
|
~10m in
|
MO JJ
Turn left onto MO JJ
Navigation decision point
6
16.3 mi into trip
|
~25m in
Turn left toward MO 291 South: Independence
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Toward MO 291 South: Independence
7
26.6 mi into trip
|
~41m in
Take the exit toward I 70 East: Saint Louis
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Exit 16B
Toward I 70 East: Saint Louis
8
29.9 mi into trip
|
~45m 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
$5.07 one way
$10.13 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
11 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $5.56 | $11.12 |
| premium | $4.89 | $6.24 | $12.47 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.15 | $14.31 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 11.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9.7 | 0 | $3.40 | $1.56 |
| Efficient EV | 8.1 | 0 | $2.83 | $1.30 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 13 | 0 | $4.54 | $2.07 |
Gas CO2
11 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (64% 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.
Destination
Blue Springs, MO
Late night in Blue Springs on Sunday
Local time
2:35 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
2 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
50m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a "turn-heavy local drive" for this 33.9-mile route. With a 0% highway share, you won't encounter long, monotonous interstate stretches. Instead, prepare for a dynamic driving experience that involves navigating various local roads and making frequent turns. The route is relatively short, so there isn't a "longest stretch" in the typical sense of uninterrupted driving, but rather a continuous engagement with the local road network. This profile suggests a drive where you'll be actively steering and making decisions at intersections throughout the entire 47-minute duration.
55% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
17 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 10.1 mi on MO 291.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near MO 10 / Saint Louis Avenue.
Driving Effort
6/10
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 32.4 miles you will encounter 9 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: near the start (MO 10 / Saint Louis Avenue): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 4.5 miles (MO JJ): Navigation decision point; at 16.3 miles: Lane positioning matters here.
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.
On the drive from Excelsior Springs, MO to Blue Springs, MO, road signs begin pointing toward Lake Tapawingo along the way.
Lake Tapawingo
29.9 mi in
|
~45m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 50m. Total distance: 32.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
50m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (55%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 10.1 miles on MO 291. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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 Blue Springs, MO before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
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 (MO 10 / Saint Louis Avenue): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 4.5 miles (MO JJ): Navigation decision point; at 16.3 miles: Lane positioning matters here.
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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