Origin
Warrensburg, MO
Night in Warrensburg on Saturday
Local time
11:17 PM
CDT
Current temp
55°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Warrensburg, 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
55m
Distance
41.2 mi
66 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 51m
★
6 AM
0h 55m
8 AM
1h 5m
10 AM
0h 59m
12 PM
0h 58m
3 PM
0h 59m
5 PM
1h 4m
8 PM
0h 53m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Warrensburg, MO
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Blue Springs, MO
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Trip Overview
If you are looking to travel from Warrensburg to Blue Springs, you are looking at a manageable 41.4-mile trek across the Missouri heartland. Expect the journey to take about 47 minutes under normal traffic conditions, making it an ideal candidate for a simple day trip. You will not need to worry about booking an overnight stay, as the distance is short enough to complete in under an hour. Budget approximately $6 for fuel to cover the trip, which is quite economical for a regional transit. Because you are staying within the Midwest, the transition between these two Missouri towns feels familiar and straightforward. This route is perfect if you need to move between these two areas efficiently without the stress of a long-haul journey.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 50 | 29.9 mi | 34m |
| MO 7 | 8.2 mi | 14m |
| West Young Street | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| Southwest 15th Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Corporal M.E. Webster Memorial Parkway | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| North Holden Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| East Gay Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| South Maguire Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 50
— 29.9 mi, about 34m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Warrensburg, MO and Blue Springs, MO.
1
Start on MO 13 Business
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
·
South Maguire Street
2
Turn left onto East Gay Street
0.3 mi
·
27 sec
·
East Gay Street
3
Turn right onto North Holden Street
0.4 mi
·
44 sec
·
North Holden Street
4
Turn left onto US 50 Business
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
West Young Street
5
Turn left onto US 50
30 mi
·
34 min
·
US 50
6
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
Toward MO 7: Blue Springs, Pleasant Hill
7
Turn right onto MO 7
8.2 mi
·
14 min
·
MO 7
8
Turn left onto US 40
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Corporal M.E. Webster Memorial Parkway
9
Turn right onto Southwest 15th Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Southwest 15th Street
10
Arrive at destination
Southwest 15th Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
21 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 41 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 20.6 miles from Warrensburg, 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
4 of 44 decision points cluster between mile 0.2 and 31.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
East Gay Street
Turn left onto East Gay Street
Navigation decision point
3
0.4 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
North Holden Street
Turn right onto North Holden Street
Navigation decision point
4
0.8 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
US 50 Business / West Young Street
Turn left onto US 50 Business / West Young Street
Navigation decision point
5
31.8 mi into trip
|
~38m in
Take the exit toward MO 7: Blue Springs, Pleasant Hill
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward MO 7: Blue Springs, Pleasant Hill
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.44 one way
$12.88 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
14 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $7.07 | $14.14 |
| premium | $4.89 | $7.93 | $15.86 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.10 | $18.19 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 14.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 12.4 | 0 | $4.33 | $1.98 |
| Efficient EV | 10.3 | 0 | $3.61 | $1.65 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 16.5 | 0 | $5.77 | $2.64 |
Gas CO2
14 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (64% 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.
Destination
Blue Springs, MO
Night in Blue Springs on Saturday
Local time
11:17 PM
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
55m 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?
Prepare for a turn-heavy local drive that demands your full attention behind the wheel. Unlike a monotonous interstate grind, this route avoids highways entirely, meaning you will navigate surface streets and local roads for the duration of the 41.4-mile trip. With a 0% highway share, you should anticipate varying speed limits and more frequent intersections than you would find on a major expressway. The road’s personality is defined by its technical nature, requiring you to stay alert as you maneuver through the local landscape. You will not find any long, uninterrupted stretches here, so keep your focus on the road as you make your way toward Blue Springs.
94% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
10 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 29.9 mi on US 50.
How Hard Is This Drive?
2/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 50 and MO 7. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near East Gay Street.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Warrensburg, MO to Blue Springs, MO is easy. At 55m with 94% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (East Gay Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (North Holden Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.8 miles (US 50 Business / West Young Street): Navigation decision point.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
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 Warrensburg, MO to Blue Springs, MO, road signs begin pointing toward Pleasant Hill along the way.
Pleasant Hill
31.8 mi in
|
~38m
About the Cities
Starting in Warrensburg, MO
Full guide →Warrensburg is a city in Missouri. It is home to the University of Central 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 55m. Total distance: 41.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
55m 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 29.9 miles on US 50. 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 0.2 miles (East Gay Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (North Holden Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.8 miles (US 50 Business / West Young Street): 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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