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Trip from North Kansas City, 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

31m

Distance

21 mi

34 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$3

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 8 min
4 AM
0h 29m ★
6 AM
0h 31m
8 AM
0h 37m
10 AM
0h 33m
12 PM
0h 33m
3 PM
0h 33m
5 PM
0h 36m
8 PM
0h 30m

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

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Downtown North Kansas City, MO, MO

North Kansas City, MO

Edgar Colomba

Downtown Blue Springs, MO, MO

Blue Springs, MO

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Trip Overview

If you are planning a quick transit from North Kansas City to Blue Springs, expect a straightforward 21-mile journey that typically takes about 31 minutes. This short hop stays entirely within the Midwest, making it an ideal day trip that requires no overnight planning. You will navigate a series of major connectors, including the George Brett Super Highway, the Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway, and the Clifton J. Scott Memorial Highway. Budgeting roughly $3 for fuel should comfortably cover this distance in a standard vehicle. Since there are no mandatory stops required for a drive of this length, you have the flexibility to complete the trip in one efficient go.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
George Brett Super Highway 6.4 mi 8m
Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway 5.6 mi 6m
Clifton J. Scott Memorial Highway 1.8 mi 2m
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway 1.5 mi 1m
Northwest Woods Chapel Road 1.2 mi 2m
Southwest Walnut Street 1 mi 2m
I 29 1 mi 1m
The Paseo 0.8 mi 1m
Longest stretch: George Brett Super Highway — 6.4 mi, about 8m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between North Kansas City, MO and Blue Springs, MO.

1

Start on this road

194 ft · 10 sec · this road
2

Continue on East 12th Avenue

0.1 mi · 29 sec · East 12th Avenue
3

Turn right onto Ozark Street

0.2 mi · 56 sec · Ozark Street
4

Turn left onto Bedford Road

0.3 mi · 38 sec · Bedford Road
5

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 26 sec
6

Keep slight left at fork

0.1 mi · 15 sec
Toward I 29 South, I 35 South, US 71 South Use the slight left lane.
7

Merge onto I 29; I 35; US 71

1.0 mi · 1 min · I 29; I 35; US 71
8

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 33 sec
Exit 4A Toward The Paseo
9

Continue on The Paseo

0.8 mi · 1 min · The Paseo
10

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 27 sec
Toward I 70 East, US 40 East: Saint Louis
11

Merge onto I 70; US 24; US 40

6.4 mi · 8 min · George Brett Super Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12

Continue on I 70

2.9 mi · 3 min · Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
13

Continue on I 70

1.8 mi · 2 min · Clifton J. Scott Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14

Continue on I 70

2.6 mi · 3 min · Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
15

Continue on I 70

1.5 mi · 1 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
16

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 28 sec
Exit 18 Toward Woods Chapel Road, Lake Tapawingo Use the slight right lane.
17

Turn straight onto Northwest Woods Chapel Road

1.2 mi · 2 min · Northwest Woods Chapel Road
18

Enter roundabout onto Southwest Walnut Street

170 ft · 3 sec · Southwest Walnut Street
19

Continue on Southwest Walnut Street

1.0 mi · 2 min · Southwest Walnut Street
20

Turn left onto Southwest 15th Street

52 ft · 1 sec · Southwest 15th Street
21

Arrive at destination

Southwest 15th Street

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 12

5 decision points cluster between mile 0.2 and 18.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

5
0.2 mi into trip | ~0m in | Ozark Street

Turn right onto Ozark Street

Navigation decision point

9
0.8 mi into trip | ~2m in

Keep slight left at fork toward I 29 South, I 35 South, US 71 South

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight left lane. Toward I 29 South, I 35 South, US 71 South
5
2 mi into trip | ~4m in

Take the exit toward The Paseo

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early

Exit 4A Toward The Paseo
5
3.2 mi into trip | ~7m in | I 70; US 24; US 40 / George Brett Super Highway

Merge onto I 70; US 24; US 40 / George Brett Super Highway

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
18.5 mi into trip | ~25m 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

$3.28 one way

$6.57 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 7 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $3.60 $7.21
premium $4.89 $4.04 $8.08
diesel $5.61 $4.64 $9.27

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$3

Estimated CO2 emission: 7.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 6.3 0 $2.20 $1.01
Efficient EV 5.3 0 $1.84 $0.84
EV Truck/SUV 8.4 0 $2.94 $1.34

Gas CO2

7 kg

EV CO2

2 kg (71% 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 11, 2026

Origin

North Kansas City, MO

Late night in North Kansas City on Sunday

Local time

2:36 AM

CDT

Current temp

75°F

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

SE 8 to 13 mph 25% chance Live forecast

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 11 at 11:35AM CDT by NWS St Louis MO

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 11 at 11:35AM CDT by NWS St Louis MO

Destination

Blue Springs, MO

Late night in Blue Springs on Sunday

Local time

2:36 AM

CDT

Current temp

74°F

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

S 6 to 12 mph 24% chance Live forecast

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 11 at 11:35AM CDT by NWS St Louis MO

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 11 at 11:35AM CDT by NWS St Louis MO

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

1 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

31m 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 attention rather than a monotonous interstate cruise. Only about 5% of this route consists of highway driving, meaning you will spend the majority of your time on local roads. Your longest uninterrupted stretch covers 6.4 miles on the George Brett Super Highway, providing a brief moment of consistency before the route shifts. The personality of this drive is dictated by its urban connectivity, requiring you to navigate various transitions between major regional arteries. You should be prepared for frequent turns as you move between these designated highways to reach your destination.

Only 5% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
21 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 6.4 mi on George Brett Super Highway.

How Hard Is This Drive?

7/10

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near Ozark Street.

Driving Effort 7/10

Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a short but busy drive. With 12 decision points packed into just 21 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 31m.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (Ozark Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

1,035 ft 736 ft

Total Climb

673 ft

Total Descent

435 ft

Highest Point

1,035 ft

~11.6 mi in

Elevation Range

299 ft

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

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

Between North Kansas City, MO and Blue Springs, MO, road signs point toward The Paseo and Lake Tapawingo.

The Paseo

2 mi in | ~4m

Lake Tapawingo

18.5 mi in | ~25m

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 31m. Total distance: 21 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

31m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

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

Scenic Drive

Mostly surface roads route profile.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 6.4 miles on George Brett Super Highway. 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 0.2 miles (Ozark Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.

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, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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