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Trip from Richmond, 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

56m

Distance

45.6 mi

73 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$7

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 14 min
4 AM
0h 52m ★
6 AM
0h 57m
8 AM
1h 6m
10 AM
1h 0m
12 PM
0h 59m
3 PM
1h 1m
5 PM
1h 6m
8 PM
0h 54m

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

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city in and county seat of Ray County, Missouri, United States

Richmond, MO

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Downtown Blue Springs, MO, MO

Blue Springs, MO

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Trip Overview

This 45.6-mile drive from Richmond, MO, to Blue Springs, MO, is easily manageable in about 56 minutes, making it a perfect day trip. You'll primarily travel on the Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway and US 24. With a fuel cost estimated at $7, this is an economical journey through the Midwest. The mixed drive profile suggests a varied experience on the road, so you won't be stuck on one type of terrain for too long. Since it's a short trip, you have the flexibility to depart whenever suits you best, with no need to consider overnight stays.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway 16.2 mi 17m
South Spartan Drive 10.2 mi 11m
US 24 8.5 mi 10m
MO 131 8.3 mi 11m
Northwest 15th Street 0.5 mi 1m
Northwest R D Mize Road 0.5 mi 1m
MO 7 0.5 mi 1m
West Main Street 0.3 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway — 16.2 mi, about 17m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on MO 10 Business

0.3 mi · 48 sec · West Main Street
2

Turn right onto MO 13

10 mi · 11 min · South Spartan Drive
3

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 35 sec
Toward US 24, MO 13 Business: Lexington, Waverly
4

At end of road, turn left onto US 24

8.5 mi · 10 min · US 24
5

Enter roundabout onto MO 131

237 ft · 3 sec · MO 131
Toward MO 131 South: Odessa
6

Continue on MO 131

8.3 mi · 11 min · MO 131
Toward MO 131 South: Odessa
7

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 19 sec
Toward I 70 West, US 40 West: Kansas City
8

Merge onto I 70; US 40

16 mi · 17 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
9

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 24 sec
Exit 20 Toward MO 7: Blue Springs, Lake Lotawana Use the slight right lane.
10

Turn left onto MO 7

0.5 mi · 1 min · MO 7
Use the left lane.
11

Turn right onto Northwest R D Mize Road

0.5 mi · 1 min · Northwest R D Mize Road
12

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

0.5 mi · 1 min · Northwest 15th Street
13

Arrive at destination

Southwest 15th Street

Where to Stop

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

city in Lafayette County, Missouri, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Odessa, MO

23 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.

Popular next leg

Odessa, MO to Blue Springs, MO

19.3 mi · 25m

Pacing Suggestions

Lexington, MO

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Odessa, MO

Meal break

The midpoint is around 22.8 miles from Richmond, 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.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 10

5 decision points cluster between mile 10.4 and 44.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

5
10.4 mi into trip | ~12m in

Take the exit toward US 24, MO 13 Business: Lexington, Waverly

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

Toward US 24, MO 13 Business: Lexington, Waverl...
5
19.2 mi into trip | ~23m in | MO 131

Enter roundabout onto MO 131 toward MO 131 South: Odessa

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering

Toward MO 131 South: Odessa
5
27.5 mi into trip | ~35m in

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

Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward I 70 West, US 40 West: Kansas City
8
43.9 mi into trip | ~52m 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
5
44.1 mi into trip | ~53m in | MO 7

Turn left onto MO 7

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$7.13 one way

$14.26 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 16 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $7.83 $15.65
premium $4.89 $8.78 $17.55
diesel $5.61 $10.07 $20.14

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$7

Estimated CO2 emission: 16 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 13.7 0 $4.79 $2.19
Efficient EV 11.4 0 $3.99 $1.82
EV Truck/SUV 18.2 0 $6.38 $2.92

Gas CO2

16 kg

EV CO2

5 kg (69% 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 14, 2026

Origin

Richmond, MO

Night in Richmond on Saturday

Local time

9:46 PM

CDT

Current temp

84°F

Mostly Sunny

SSW 17 mph 14% chance Live forecast

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 14 at 1:20PM CDT until April 16 at 5:30AM CDT by NWS Kansas City/Pleasant Hill MO

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 14 at 11:11AM CDT until April 17 at 1:00AM CDT by NWS St Louis MO

Destination

Blue Springs, MO

Night in Blue Springs on Saturday

Local time

9:46 PM

CDT

Current temp

85°F

Partly Sunny

SSW 20 mph 9% chance Live forecast

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 14 at 1:20PM CDT until April 16 at 5:30AM CDT by NWS Kansas City/Pleasant Hill MO

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 14 at 11:11AM CDT until April 17 at 1:00AM CDT by NWS St Louis MO

72°F

Odessa, MO

23 mi in

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

56m 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 mixed drive on this route, with 38% of it on highways. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 16.2 miles along the Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway. This segment likely offers a consistent pace before transitioning to other roads like South Spartan Drive and US 24. The blend of highway and other road types means you'll experience different driving conditions, from faster open stretches to potentially more varied local road environments as you approach Blue Springs.

38% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
13 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 16.2 mi on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway.

How Hard Is This Drive?

3/10

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 10.4 miles in.

Driving Effort 3/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a straightforward 56m drive. You will face about 10 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 10.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 19.2 miles (MO 131): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 27.5 miles: 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.

On the drive from Richmond, MO to Blue Springs, MO, road signs begin pointing toward Waverly along the way.

Waverly

10.4 mi in | ~12m

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 56m. Total distance: 45.6 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

56m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

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

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (38%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Mixed highway & surface route profile.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 16.2 miles on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway. 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 10.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 19.2 miles (MO 131): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 27.5 miles: 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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