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Trip from Pleasant Hill, 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

17.2 mi

28 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 28m ★
6 AM
0h 31m
8 AM
0h 36m
10 AM
0h 33m
12 PM
0h 32m
3 PM
0h 33m
5 PM
0h 36m
8 PM
0h 29m

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

Downtown Pleasant Hill, MO, MO

Pleasant Hill, MO

Robert So

Downtown Blue Springs, MO, MO

Blue Springs, MO

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Trip Overview

Pleasant Hill, MO to Blue Springs, MO is 17.2 miles and takes about 31m via MO 7, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within the Midwest region, specifically in Missouri. Expect a straightforward drive that primarily utilizes main roads, making it a simple and efficient journey. Given its brevity, this route is ideal for a quick transfer or a short excursion without requiring extensive planning or an overnight stay. It's a practical option for connecting these two nearby communities.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
MO 7 15.7 mi 27m
Southwest 15th Street 0.5 mi 1m
Corporal M.E. Webster Memorial Parkway 0.5 mi 1m
Cedar Street 0.4 mi 1m
North Jeffreys Street <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: MO 7 — 15.7 mi, about 27m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on North Jeffreys Street

410 ft · 23 sec · North Jeffreys Street
2

Turn left onto MO 7 Bus

0.4 mi · 1 min · Cedar Street
3

At end of road, turn left onto MO 7

16 mi · 27 min · MO 7
4

Turn left onto US 40

0.5 mi · 1 min · Corporal M.E. Webster Memorial Parkway
5

Turn right onto Southwest 15th Street

0.5 mi · 1 min · Southwest 15th Street
6

Arrive at destination

Southwest 15th Street

Heads-up: tricky spots

2 of 2

2 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 0.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

3
0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | MO 7 Bus / Cedar Street

Turn left onto MO 7 Bus / Cedar Street

Navigation decision point

4
0.5 mi into trip | ~1m in | MO 7

At end of road, turn left onto MO 7

Navigation decision point

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$2.69 one way

$5.38 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 6 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $2.95 $5.90
premium $4.89 $3.31 $6.62
diesel $5.61 $3.80 $7.60

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$3

Estimated CO2 emission: 6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 5.2 0 $1.81 $0.83
Efficient EV 4.3 0 $1.51 $0.69
EV Truck/SUV 6.9 0 $2.41 $1.10

Gas CO2

6 kg

EV CO2

2 kg (67% 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 15, 2026

Origin

Pleasant Hill, MO

Late night in Pleasant Hill on Sunday

Local time

2:29 AM

CDT

Current temp

55°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Blue Springs, MO

Late night in Blue Springs on Sunday

Local time

2:29 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

1 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

31m 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?

This drive is predominantly highway-focused, with 94% of the journey taking place on main roads like MO 7, Southwest 15th Street, and Corporal M.E. Webster Memorial Parkway. You'll experience a nearly uninterrupted stretch of 15.7 miles on MO 7, offering a consistent driving experience for the majority of the trip. The route maintains a steady pace, characteristic of a straightforward highway journey rather than a winding scenic byway. You'll likely find the driving experience to be efficient and direct from start to finish.

94% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
6 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 15.7 mi on MO 7.

How Hard Is This Drive?

2/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on MO 7 and Southwest 15th Street. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near MO 7 Bus / Cedar Street.

Driving Effort 2/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

The drive from Pleasant Hill, MO to Blue Springs, MO is easy. At 31m with 94% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (MO 7 Bus / Cedar Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.5 miles (MO 7): Navigation decision point.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 31m. Total distance: 17.2 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.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (94%). Straightforward navigation.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 15.7 miles on MO 7. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

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 0.1 miles (MO 7 Bus / Cedar Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.5 miles (MO 7): Navigation decision point.

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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