Embark on a straightforward 224.7-mile journey from Old Jamestown, MO, to Blue Springs, MO, which will take approximately 4 hours and 25 minutes. This drive is predominantly on I-70, making it a highly efficient, highway-focused trip. With a fuel cost estimated at $35, it's an economical option for a day trip, allowing you to reach your destination without needing an overnight stop. You'll spend about 94% of your time on major highways, so expect a direct and uncomplicated passage across Missouri. This route is ideal for those seeking to cover ground quickly and efficiently within the Midwest.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
112.4 miles from Old Jamestown, MO
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 15m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 70
211.7 mi
4h
Rosemary Straub Davison Highway
3.7 mi
4m
Patterson Road
2.3 mi
5m
Lindbergh Boulevard
2 mi
4m
Vaile Avenue
1.2 mi
2m
Northwest 15th Street
0.5 mi
1m
Northwest R D Mize Road
0.5 mi
1m
MO 7
0.5 mi
1m
Longest stretch:
I 70
— 211.7 mi, about 4h
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Old Jamestown, MO and Blue Springs, MO.
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Start on this road
0.3 mi·1 min·this road
2
Turn right onto Old Halls Ferry Road
0.3 mi·33 sec·Old Halls Ferry Road
3
Enter roundabout onto Vaile Avenue
209 ft·4 sec·Vaile Avenue
4
Continue on Vaile Avenue
1.1 mi·2 min·Vaile Avenue
5
Continue on Patterson Road
2.3 mi·5 min·Patterson Road
6
Turn slight right
247 ft·5 sec
Toward US 67 South
7
Turn straight onto US 67
2.0 mi·4 min·Lindbergh Boulevard
8
Take the ramp
0.4 mi·46 sec
Use the right lane.
9
Merge onto I 270
3.7 mi·4 min·Rosemary Straub Davison Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.3 mi·25 sec
Exit 20AToward I 70: Saint Louis, Kansas City
11
Continue on this road
0.5 mi·42 sec·this road
Exit 20A-BToward I 70: Saint Louis, Kansas CityUse the slight left / slight right lanes.
12
Keep slight right at fork
0.5 mi·41 sec
Exit 20BToward I 70 West: Kansas CityUse the slight right lane.
13
Merge onto I 70
212 mi·4 hr·I 70
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Take the exit
0.2 mi·24 sec
Exit 20Toward MO 7: Blue Springs, Lake LotawanaUse the slight right lane.
15
Turn left onto MO 7
0.5 mi·1 min·MO 7
Use the left lane.
16
Turn right onto Northwest R D Mize Road
0.5 mi·1 min·Northwest R D Mize Road
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At end of road, turn left onto Northwest 15th Street
0.5 mi·1 min·Northwest 15th Street
18
Arrive at destination
Southwest 15th Street
Trip Plan
Given the manageable 4-hour and 25-minute duration, this route is perfectly suited for a single-day trip. Aim to depart in the morning to maximize daylight and allow for a relaxed pace, keeping in mind the estimated $35 fuel cost. You'll encounter only one recommended stop, so plan your breaks strategically before you leave or during your longest stretch on I-70. Since the majority of the drive is on the interstate, pay attention to traffic patterns, especially as you approach larger towns. Utilizing navigation that accounts for real-time traffic will be beneficial for this direct, highway-centric journey.
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 112.4 miles from Old Jamestown, MO, or about 2h 15m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 211.7 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 49 miles or 1h 3m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 112.4 miles or 2h 15m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 37m
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 Old Jamestown, MO so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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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 Old Jamestown, MO
This is one driving day of about 224.7 miles and 4h 25m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 49 miles from Old Jamestown, 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 I 70 for about 211.7 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 12
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.5 and 223.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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0.5 mi into trip|~2m in|Vaile Avenue
Enter roundabout onto Vaile Avenue
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
6.4 mi into trip|~14m in|I 270 / Rosemary Straub Davison Highway
Merge onto I 270 / Rosemary Straub Davison Highway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
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10.1 mi into trip|~19m in
Take the exit toward I 70: Saint Louis, Kansas City
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 20A
Toward I 70: Saint Louis, Kansas City
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10.9 mi into trip|~20m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 70 West: Kansas City
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 20B
Toward I 70 West: Kansas City
8
223.1 mi into trip|~4h 21m 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
$35.13 one way
$70.26 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg79 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.36
$38.57
$77.14
premium
$4.89
$43.24
$86.48
diesel
$5.61
$49.61
$99.22
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$35
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$60–$85
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 78.6 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $24 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
67.4
0
$23.59
$10.79
Efficient EV
56.2
0
$19.66
$8.99
EV Truck/SUV
89.9
1
$31.46
$14.38
Gas CO2
79 kg
EV CO2
26 kg (67% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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 17, 2026
Origin
Old Jamestown, MO
Late night
in Old Jamestown on Tuesday
Local time
5:38 AM
CDT
Current temp
80°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Blue Springs, MO
Late night
in Blue Springs on Tuesday
Local time
5:38 AM
CDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
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
16 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
4h 25m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Gateway Arch National Park
National Park
Gateway Arch National Park commemorates President Jefferson’s vision of a continental nation, the individuals and cultural groups who helped shape its history, St. Louis’ role in westward expansion, a...
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a predominantly highway-focused experience on this 224.7-mile route, with 94% of your travel occurring on major roads like I-70. The majority of your time will be spent on the interstate, including a significant uninterrupted stretch of 211.7 miles. While it’s a direct path, the highway nature means you’ll be moving at a consistent pace, primarily on Rosemary Straub Davison Highway and Patterson Road before merging onto I-70. This drive is about efficiency, offering a smooth, albeit less varied, road experience as you traverse Missouri.
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: 211.7 mi on I 70.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 70 and Rosemary Straub Davison Highway. You will hit about 12 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.5 miles in near Vaile Avenue.
Driving Effort6/10
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 224.7 miles you will encounter 12 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 0.5 miles (Vaile Avenue): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 6.4 miles (I 270 / Rosemary Straub Davison Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 10.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 25m. Total distance: 224.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 25m 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 211.7 miles on I 70. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.
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.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.5 miles (Vaile Avenue): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 6.4 miles (I 270 / Rosemary Straub Davison Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 10.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — Gateway Arch National Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Possible but tiring. At 4.4 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 8.8 hours — manageable with a long break at Blue Springs, MO, but most travelers stay overnight.
