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Trip from Nevada, 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

1h 49m

Distance

87.6 mi

141 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$14

one way

EV Charging

Excellent

9 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 24 min
4 AM
1h 42m ★
6 AM
1h 50m
8 AM
2h 6m
10 AM
1h 55m
12 PM
1h 54m
3 PM
1h 56m
5 PM
2h 5m
8 PM
1h 45m

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

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Downtown Nevada, MO, MO

Nevada, MO

John De Leon

Downtown Blue Springs, MO, MO

Blue Springs, MO

卓浩 虞

Trip Overview

This straightforward 87.6-mile drive from Nevada, Missouri, to Blue Springs, Missouri, is a perfect candidate for a single-day trip, taking approximately 1 hour and 49 minutes. With 94% of the journey on highways, it's a quick connection between two points within the Midwest. The estimated fuel cost is around $14, making it an economical choice for a quick getaway or essential travel. You'll primarily navigate via I-49, MO-291, and MO-58, offering a consistent and efficient travel experience. This route is ideal if you're looking for a no-fuss drive with minimal time commitment.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

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

Midpoint

43.8 miles from Nevada, MO

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 48m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 49 57.4 mi 1h 1m
MO 291 14.5 mi 21m
MO 58 8.5 mi 11m
Southwest Woods Chapel Road 2.2 mi 3m
Corporal M.E. Webster Memorial Parkway 1.5 mi 2m
Northeast Woods Chapel Road 1.3 mi 2m
North Osage Boulevard 0.9 mi 2m
Southwest 15th Street 0.5 mi 1m
Longest stretch: I 49 — 57.4 mi, about 1h 1m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on East Walnut Street

0.3 mi · 1 min · East Walnut Street
2

Turn left onto I 49 Business

0.9 mi · 2 min · North Osage Boulevard
3

Take the ramp onto I 49 Business

0.2 mi · 11 sec · I 49 Business
Toward I 49 North, US 71 North: Kansas City
4

Merge onto I 49; US 71

57 mi · 1 hr 1 min · I 49; US 71
5

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 17 sec
Exit 160 Toward MO 291 North: Lee's Summit
6

Keep slight right at fork

243 ft · 6 sec
Toward MO 291 North: Lee's Summit
7

Merge onto MO 291

8.3 mi · 12 min · MO 291
8

Turn slight left onto MO 58; MO 291

8.5 mi · 11 min · MO 58; MO 291
9

Take the exit onto MO 291

0.6 mi · 52 sec · MO 291
Toward US 50 East, MO 291 North: Sedalia
10

Take the exit onto MO 291

0.2 mi · 37 sec · MO 291
Toward MO 291 North: Independence, Hamblen Road Use the slight right lane.
11

Turn left

300 ft · 7 sec
12

Continue on MO 291

5.4 mi · 8 min · MO 291
13

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 18 sec
Exit 12 Toward Woods Chapel Road Use the slight right lane.
14

Turn right onto Northeast Woods Chapel Road

1.3 mi · 2 min · Northeast Woods Chapel Road
15

Continue on Southwest Woods Chapel Road

2.2 mi · 3 min · Southwest Woods Chapel Road
16

Turn right onto US 40

1.5 mi · 2 min · Corporal M.E. Webster Memorial Parkway
17

Turn left onto Southwest 15th Street

0.5 mi · 1 min · Southwest 15th Street
18

Arrive at destination

Southwest 15th Street

Trip Plan

Given the short 1 hour and 49-minute duration, this drive is easily manageable in a single day, offering flexibility in your departure time. You won't need to worry about splitting the journey, so consider leaving mid-morning to avoid rush hour in either Nevada or Blue Springs. With a fuel cost estimate of $14, it’s wise to ensure your tank is sufficiently full before departing Nevada, as the longest stretch on I-49 is over 57 miles. While there are no designated stops mentioned, keep an eye out for service areas along I-49 for any necessary breaks.

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.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 43.8 miles from Nevada, MO, or about 48m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 57.4 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 19 miles or 22m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 43.8 miles or 48m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 1h 27m

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 Nevada, MO so your first major turns are already loaded.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Nevada, MO

This is one driving day of about 87.6 miles and 1h 49m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 19 miles from Nevada, MO.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 49 for about 57.4 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Downtown Harrisonville, MO, MO

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Harrisonville, MO

44 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

Rich Hill, MO

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 19 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Adrian, MO

Meal break

The midpoint is around 43.8 miles from Nevada, 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.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

Thailand Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Blue Springs, Missouri

Near the end, right off the route

0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20 mile 87.6

Hours: 11 am–2:30 pm

+18162293292

Visit website

Casa Azteca Mexican Restaurant

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Nevada, Missouri

0.5 mi

Thailand Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20 mile 87.6

Blue Springs, Missouri

Hours: 11 am–2:30 pm

+18162293292

Visit website

Casa Azteca Mexican Restaurant

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, right off the route

0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20

Nevada, Missouri

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+14174486262

Visit website

Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, ~11 min detour

4.3 mi from route ~11 min detour $10 to $20 mile 81.4

Independence, Missouri

Hours: 11 am–10 pm

+18167955520

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.2 mi from route ~1 min detour

Nevada, Missouri

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

Love's Travel Stop

0.2 mi from route

Sapp Brothers Travel Center

0.2 mi from route

Pilot Travel Center

1.3 mi from route

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 11

5 decision points cluster between mile 58.8 and 81.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

5
58.8 mi into trip | ~1h 4m in

Take the exit toward MO 291 North: Lee's Summit

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early

Exit 160 Toward MO 291 North: Lee's Summit
6
58.9 mi into trip | ~1h 5m in

Keep slight right at fork toward MO 291 North: Lee's Summit

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

Toward MO 291 North: Lee's Summit
5
75.7 mi into trip | ~1h 29m in | MO 291

Take the exit onto MO 291 toward US 50 East, MO 291 North: Sedalia

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

Toward US 50 East, MO 291 North: Sedalia
7
76.3 mi into trip | ~1h 30m in | MO 291

Take the exit onto MO 291 toward MO 291 North: Independence, Hamblen Road

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

Use the slight right lane. Toward MO 291 North: Independence, Hamblen Road
7
81.9 mi into trip | ~1h 39m in

Take the exit toward Woods Chapel Road

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Exit 12 Toward Woods Chapel Road

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$13.70 one way

$27.39 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 31 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $15.04 $30.07
premium $4.89 $16.86 $33.72
diesel $5.61 $19.34 $38.68

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$14

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$39–$64

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 30.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

EV Charging Along Route

9 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent

Stoney Creek Hotel & Conference Center - Tesla Supercharger

Independence, MO

Tesla

14 DCFC

Blue Springs, MO Rechargery Relay - NE Coronado

Blue Springs, MO

IONNA

10 DCFC

Casey's General Store #3328 - Tesla Supercharger

Nevada, MO

Tesla

8 DCFC

Bettels Farms

Nevada, MO

FCN

4 DCFC

Price Chopper - Harrisonville

Harrisonville, MO

FCN

4 DCFC

Flying J 672

Peculiar, MO

eVgo Network

4 DCFC

Target T1201 (Independence, MO)

Independence, MO

Electrify America

4 DCFC

Bob Sight Ford

Lee's Summit, MO

FORD_CHARGE

2 DCFC

Tesla: 2 FCN: 2 eVgo Network: 1 FORD_CHARGE: 1 Electrify America: 1 IONNA: 1 Blink Network: 1

Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.

Driving Electric?

About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 26.3 0 $9.20 $4.20
Efficient EV 21.9 0 $7.66 $3.50
EV Truck/SUV 35 0 $12.26 $5.61

Gas CO2

31 kg

EV CO2

10 kg (68% 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

Nevada, MO

Night in Nevada on Saturday

Local time

11:14 PM

CDT

Current temp

38°F

Clear

SW 6 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 18 at 8:24PM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 18 at 7:55PM CDT until April 21 at 1:32AM CDT by NWS St Louis MO

Destination

Blue Springs, MO

Night in Blue Springs on Saturday

Local time

11:14 PM

CDT

Current temp

40°F

Mostly Clear

WSW 6 mph 2% chance Live forecast

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 18 at 8:24PM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 18 at 7:55PM CDT until April 21 at 1:32AM CDT by NWS St Louis MO

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 warmer at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

1h 49m 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 highway-focused experience for the vast majority of this 87.6-mile trip, with 94% of the route utilizing major roadways. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 57.4 miles on I-49, providing a consistent pace for a significant portion of your drive. This means you'll spend most of your time on faster, multi-lane roads, with less time navigating local traffic or slower speeds. The transition between I-49, MO-291, and MO-58 is designed for efficiency, ensuring a smooth flow as you progress toward Blue Springs.

94% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
18 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 57.4 mi on I 49.

How Hard Is This Drive?

6/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 49 and MO 291. You will hit about 11 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 58.8 miles in.

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 87.6 miles you will encounter 11 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 58.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 58.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 75.7 miles (MO 291): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

About the Cities

Starting in Nevada, MO

Full guide →

Nevada is a city in Missouri.

City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 49m. Total distance: 87.6 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 49m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (94%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 57.4 miles on I 49. 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: at 58.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 58.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 75.7 miles (MO 291): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

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, EIA for fuel prices, NREL for EV charging, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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