Trip from Holts Summit, MO to Blue Springs, MO

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

2h 37m

Distance

142.1 mi

229 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$22

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 32 min

4 AM

2h 27m ★

6 AM

2h 38m

8 AM

2h 59m

10 AM

2h 45m

12 PM

2h 43m

3 PM

2h 46m

5 PM

2h 58m

8 PM

2h 32m

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

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Holts Summit, MO

Renzo Alarco

Blue Springs, MO

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Trip Overview

This 142.1-mile journey from Holts Summit, MO, to Blue Springs, MO, is easily manageable as a single-day trip, taking approximately 2 hours and 13 minutes. With a fuel cost estimated at $22, it's an economical option for a quick getaway within the Midwest region. The route primarily utilizes local roads, indicated by a 0% highway share, suggesting a more intimate and potentially turn-heavy experience. Given its relatively short duration and straightforward path, this drive is ideal for those seeking a convenient and direct route without the need for an overnight stop.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

71.1 miles from Holts Summit, MO

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 19m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway	54.4 mi	58m
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway	50.6 mi	54m
US 63	27.3 mi	29m
US 54	3.5 mi	3m
Highway Patrol Sgt. Benjamin Booth Memorial Highway	1.6 mi	1m
Sheriff Roger I. Wilson Memorial Highway	1.3 mi	1m
Northwest 15th Street	0.5 mi	1m
Northwest R D Mize Road	0.5 mi	1m

Longest stretch: U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway — 54.4 mi, about 58m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Holts Summit, MO and Blue Springs, MO.

Start on East Hillcrest Avenue

70 ft · 8 sec · East Hillcrest Avenue

Turn left onto South Summit Drive

437 ft · 15 sec · South Summit Drive

Turn left onto Center Street

0.1 mi · 20 sec · Center Street

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 26 sec

Toward US 54 West: Jefferson City

Merge onto US 54

3.5 mi · 3 min · US 54

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 45 sec

Toward US 63 North: Columbia

Merge onto US 63

27 mi · 29 min · US 63

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 42 sec

Toward I 70, US 40, MO PP: Kansas City, Saint Louis Use the left / straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on US 63 Conn

0.2 mi · 31 sec · US 63 Conn

Use the straight lane.

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 54 sec

Toward I 70 West, US 40 West: Kansas City Use the left lane.

Merge onto I 70; US 40

1.3 mi · 1 min · Sheriff Roger I. Wilson Memorial Highway

Continue on I 70; US 40

1.6 mi · 1 min · Highway Patrol Sgt. Benjamin Booth Memorial Highway

Continue on I 70; US 40

1.8 mi · 2 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

Continue on I 70; US 40

54 mi · 58 min · U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway

Continue on I 70; US 40

49 mi · 52 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 24 sec

Exit 20 Toward MO 7: Blue Springs, Lake Lotawana Use the slight right lane.

Turn left onto MO 7

0.5 mi · 1 min · MO 7

Use the left lane.

Turn right onto Northwest R D Mize Road

0.5 mi · 1 min · Northwest R D Mize Road

At end of road, turn left onto Northwest 15th Street

0.5 mi · 1 min · Northwest 15th Street

Arrive at destination

Southwest 15th Street

Trip Plan

For this 142.1-mile drive to Blue Springs, MO, departing in the morning will allow you to enjoy the drive without the pressure of arriving too late. Since this is a single-day trip lasting just over two hours and has a low fuel cost of $22, you have plenty of flexibility to start whenever suits you best. There are no designated stops provided, so plan to refuel and take breaks as needed, especially given the "turn-heavy local drive" profile which can be more demanding. Pay close attention to local road signage and speed limits as you transition between South Summit Drive, Center Street, and US 54 West to ensure a smooth and efficient trip.

Morning Departure

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.

Evening Departure

Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

You can normally do this drive in one day.

Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.

The halfway point lands around 71.1 miles from Holts Summit, MO, or about 1h 19m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 54.4 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 31 miles or 34m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 71.1 miles or 1h 19m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 2h 8m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Blue Springs, MO than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Holts Summit, MO so your first major turns are already loaded.

Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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 Holts Summit, MO

This is one driving day of about 142.1 miles and 2h 37m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 31 miles from Holts Summit, 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 U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway for about 54.4 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Emma, MO

71 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

Columbia, MO

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 31 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Marshall, MO

Meal break

The midpoint is around 71.1 miles from Holts Summit, 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.

Stops Along Your Drive

Picked by where they fit in your drive — first break, midpoint reset, final stretch.

Best meal stop · home stretch

Thailand Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Blue Springs, Missouri

Near the end, right off the route

Home stretch · 0min to go 0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20

Hours: 11 am–2:30 pm

+18162293292

Visit website

Cafe Poland by Iwona

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Columbia, Missouri

2 mi

Cafe Berlin

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Columbia, Missouri

2.1 mi

Thailand Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

Home stretch 0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20

Blue Springs, Missouri

Hours: 11 am–2:30 pm

+18162293292

Visit website

Cafe Poland by Iwona

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

Early stretch 2 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 to $20

Columbia, Missouri

Hours: 5–8 pm

+17024270048

Visit website

Cafe Berlin

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

Early stretch 2.1 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 to $20

Columbia, Missouri

Hours: 8 am–2 pm

+15734410400

Visit website

Cajun Crab House Seafood Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

Early stretch 3.3 mi from route ~8 min detour $20 to $30

Columbia, Missouri

Hours: 3–8 pm

+15732346277

Visit website

Pilot Flying J Charging Station

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Later in the drive, right off the route

Final third 0.1 mi from route

Higginsville, Missouri

Hours: Open 24 hours

+16602071324

Visit website

Pilot EV Charging Station

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

Halfway reset 1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour

Boonville, Missouri

Hours: Open 24 hours

+16608829120

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

Early stretch 2 mi from route ~5 min detour

Columbia, Missouri

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 13

5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 140.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

0 mi into trip | ~0m in | South Summit Drive

Turn left onto South Summit Drive

Navigation decision point

0.2 mi into trip | ~0m in

Take the ramp toward US 54 West: Jefferson City

Navigation decision point

Toward US 54 West: Jefferson City

31.6 mi into trip | ~35m in

Take the exit toward I 70, US 40, MO PP: Kansas City, Saint Louis

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the left / straight / slight right lanes. Toward I 70, US 40, MO PP: Kansas City, Saint L...

32.2 mi into trip | ~36m in

Take the exit toward I 70 West, US 40 West: Kansas City

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the left lane. Toward I 70 West, US 40 West: Kansas City

140.5 mi into trip | ~2h 33m 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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$22.22 one way

$44.43 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 50 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.36	$24.39	$48.78
premium	$4.89	$27.35	$54.69
diesel	$5.61	$31.37	$62.75

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$22

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$47–$72

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 49.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $15 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	42.6	$14.92	$6.82
Efficient EV	35.5	$12.43	$5.68
EV Truck/SUV	56.8	$19.89	$9.09

Gas CO2

50 kg

EV CO2

17 kg (66% 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 19, 2026

Origin

Holts Summit, MO

Late night in Holts Summit on Tuesday

Local time

4:11 AM

CDT

Current temp

69°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Blue Springs, MO

Late night in Blue Springs on Tuesday

Local time

4:11 AM

CDT

Current temp

40°F

Mostly Clear

WSW 6 mph 2% chance Live 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

29 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

2h 37m 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" for the entirety of this 142.1-mile trip, as it features a 0% highway share. This means you'll be navigating a series of local roads, including South Summit Drive and Center Street, before merging onto US 54 West. The absence of long highway stretches suggests a more engaging driving experience with frequent changes in direction and speed. Be prepared for a continuous series of turns and intersections rather than a monotonous interstate cruise, making it important to stay attentive throughout the 2-hour and 13-minute journey.

Only 22% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.

20 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.

Longest single stretch: 54.4 mi on U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway.

How Hard Is This Drive?

5/10

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 early in the drive near South Summit Drive.

Driving Effort 5/10

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 142.1 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: near the start (South Summit Drive): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles: Navigation decision point; at 31.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. 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.

Between Holts Summit, MO and Blue Springs, MO, road signs point toward Mo Pp: Kansas City and Saint Louis.

Mo Pp: Kansas City

31.6 mi in | ~35m

Saint Louis

31.6 mi in | ~35m

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 37m. Total distance: 142.1 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 37m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (22%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Scenic Drive

Mostly surface roads route profile.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 54.4 miles on U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Yes — we found about 16 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.

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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Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Stops Along Your Drive

Thailand Restaurant

Thailand Restaurant

Cafe Poland by Iwona

Cafe Berlin

Cajun Crab House Seafood Restaurant

Pilot Flying J Charging Station

Pilot EV Charging Station

Tesla Supercharger

Tesla Destination Charger

Tesla Supercharger

Blink Charging Station

ChargePoint Charging Station

Rivian Adventure Network

Rest Area

Rest Area

TA

Petro Stopping Centers

Love's Travel Stop

Pilot Travel Center

Concordia Rest Area Eastbound

Concordia Rest Area Westbound

Boonville Rest Area Eastbound

Betty's Truck Stop

Midway Auto Truck Plaza

Love's Travel Stop

TA

Boonville Rest Area Westbound

QuikTrip

Pilot Travel Center

Heads-up: tricky spots

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Holts Summit, MO

Blue Springs, MO

Same local time

29 degrees cooler at arrival

2h 37m on the road

What kind of drive is this?

How Hard Is This Drive?

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Who Is This Route For?

Frequently Asked Questions

Which road carries most of the drive?

Are there rest areas on this route?

Is this a good trip with kids?

Where does this route get tricky?

Can I do this as a round trip in one go?

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