Kansas City, MO Road Trips

Kansas City, MO serves as a solid road trip base in the Midwest, connecting drivers to 11 outbound routes across the area. The route mix is balanced, with options ranging from 20-mile quick runs to 404-mile cross-state drives. Most routes from Kansas City, MO head east, giving the route network a clear directional lean.

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Trip Routes

53

Longest Drive

416.4 mi

Kennett, MO

Quickest Drive

15m

Raytown, MO

Plan Around Kansas City, MO

Popular Incoming Routes

Useful if Kansas City, MO is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.

Kennett, MO to Kansas City, MO 416.4 mi · 6h 47m Malden, MO to Kansas City, MO 393.1 mi · 6h 25m Perryville, MO to Kansas City, MO 314.2 mi · 4h 53m Ironton, MO to Kansas City, MO 301.8 mi · 5h 16m

Continue From Kansas City, MO

Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.

Kansas City, MO to Kennett, MO 404.3 mi · 8h 13m Kansas City, MO to Malden, MO 388.6 mi · 7h 53m Kansas City, MO to Perryville, MO 313.9 mi · 6h 1m Kansas City, MO to St. Louis, MO 248.2 mi · 3h 43m

Trips from Kansas City, MO

Kansas City, MO to Kennett, MO

404.3 mi 8h 13m

Kansas City, MO to Malden, MO

388.6 mi 7h 53m

Kansas City, MO to Perryville, MO

313.9 mi 6h 1m

Kansas City, MO to St. Louis, MO

248.2 mi 3h 43m

Kansas City, MO to Cabool, MO

243 mi 4h 47m

Kansas City, MO to Branson, MO

209.1 mi 4h 7m

Kansas City, MO to Jefferson City, MO

157.2 mi 2h 23m

Kansas City, MO to Camdenton, MO

152.1 mi 3h 16m

Kansas City, MO to Boonville, MO

103.3 mi 1h 58m

Kansas City, MO to New York, MO

64.3 mi 1h 8m

Kansas City, MO to Lee's Summit, MO

19.7 mi 25m

Driving from Kansas City, MO

Expect an average of 209 miles and about 4h behind the wheel when leaving Kansas City, MO. There is a healthy spread of short hops, medium drives, and longer road trips to pick from. The longest mapped route runs 404 miles (8h 13m), while the shortest is just 20 miles.

Popular Destinations

Drivers leaving Kansas City, MO most often head toward Kennett, MO (404.3 mi, 8h 13m), Malden, MO (388.6 mi, 7h 53m), Perryville, MO (313.9 mi, 6h 1m), St. Louis, MO (248.2 mi, 3h 43m), and Cabool, MO (243 mi, 4h 47m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.

Planning & Costs

Regular gas in MO currently averages around $3.77 per gallon. For the typical 209-mile trip from Kansas City, MO, budget about $31 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.

Routes tend to go east, so afternoon departures put the sun at your back on the return leg. Most trips take a half-day, so a morning start gets you there in time for lunch or an afternoon of exploring.

Frequently Asked Questions

There are 11 mapped routes leaving Kansas City, MO and 42 routes heading into Kansas City, MO, covering 53 total connections. Distances range from 20 to 404 miles.

The longest mapped route from Kansas City, MO covers 404 miles and takes approximately 8h 13m. Shorter options start at just 20 miles.

The average route from Kansas City, MO runs about 209 miles with a drive time of roughly 4h. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.

At current gas prices (about $3.77/gallon for regular), the average 209-mile trip from Kansas City, MO costs roughly $31 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.

The most popular road trip destinations from Kansas City, MO include Kennett, MO, Malden, MO, Perryville, MO and St. Louis, MO. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.