Origin
Glendale, MO
Afternoon in Glendale on Monday
Local time
12:27 PM
CDT
Current temp
80°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Glendale, MO to Kansas City, MO
Drive Time
8h 10m
Distance
397.7 mi
640 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
2-day trip
Fuel Cost
$60
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
8h 3m
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6 AM
8h 11m
8 AM
8h 27m
10 AM
8h 16m
12 PM
8h 15m
3 PM
8h 17m
5 PM
8h 26m
8 PM
8h 6m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Kansas City, MO
Matthew Chirinos
Trip Overview
The drive from Glendale, MO to Kansas City, MO covers 397.7 miles and takes about 8h 10m behind the wheel. It usually feels better as a 2-day road trip than as one long push.
The route leans on US 60, North Kansas Expressway, MO 7 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 176.6 miles on US 60. At current regular gas prices, budget about $60.41 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Best split across 2 days
Treat the return leg as its own travel day rather than an afterthought.
Break Rhythm
2 planned breaks
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
198.8 miles from Glendale, MO
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 4h 15m into the drive .
Drive Character
This is a 8h 10m highway drive covering 397.7 miles, with most of the trip on US 60 and North Kansas Expressway. The longest continuous stretch is about 176.6 miles on US 60.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 26 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 60 is the longest continuous segment at about 176.6 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 60 and North Kansas Expressway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 235.7 miles in.
Route Complexity
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
This is a demanding drive. With 17 significant decision points across 397.7 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 235.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 235.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 235.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 17 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
235.7 mi into trip
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~5h in
Take the exit toward MO 13: Bolivar
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 77
Toward MO 13: Bolivar
7
235.8 mi into trip
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~5h in
Keep slight left at fork toward MO 13: Bolivar
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Exit 77
Toward MO 13: Bolivar
7
235.8 mi into trip
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~5h in
Keep slight right at fork toward MO 13 North: Bolivar
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Exit 77
Toward MO 13 North: Bolivar
7
359 mi into trip
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~7h 23m in
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MO 7
Take the exit onto MO 7 toward I 49 North, US 71 North, MO 7 North: Kansas City
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 49 North, US 71 North, MO 7 North: Kan...
7
396.9 mi into trip
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~8h 8m in
Take the exit toward 11th Street, Downtown
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward 11th Street, Downtown
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 60 | 176.6 mi | 3h 28m |
| North Kansas Expressway | 87.2 mi | 1h 42m |
| MO 7 | 73.9 mi | 1h 24m |
| MO 53 | 34.6 mi | 51m |
| Schoolcraft Freeway | 8.1 mi | 10m |
| Payne Stewart Highway | 4.1 mi | 5m |
| MO 25 | 2.9 mi | 4m |
| South Westwood Boulevard | 2.4 mi | 3m |
Longest stretch:
US 60
— 176.6 mi, about 3h 28m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Glendale, MO and Kansas City, MO.
1
Start on MO VV
1.6 mi
·
3 min
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MO VV
2
At end of road, turn left onto MO 153
73 ft
·
2 sec
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South Main Street
3
Turn right onto County Road 285
1.7 mi
·
6 min
·
County Road 285
4
Continue on County Road 334
0.5 mi
·
2 min
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County Road 334
5
Turn left onto MO 25
2.9 mi
·
4 min
·
MO 25
6
Turn right onto MO 53
35 mi
·
51 min
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MO 53
7
Turn right onto US 67 Business
2.4 mi
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3 min
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South Westwood Boulevard
8
Continue on US 60 Business; US 67 Business
0.3 mi
·
25 sec
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State Street
9
Continue on US 60 Business; US 67 Business
1.6 mi
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2 min
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North Westwood Boulevard
10
Continue on US 67; US 60 Business
0.4 mi
·
37 sec
·
US 67; US 60 Business
11
Continue on US 60; US 67
4.0 mi
·
4 min
·
US 60; US 67
12
Take the exit onto US 60
173 mi
·
3 hr 23 min
·
US 60
13
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
Toward US 65 North: Sedalia
14
Merge onto US 65
8.1 mi
·
10 min
·
Schoolcraft Freeway
15
Take the exit
0.8 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 44 West: Joplin
16
Merge onto I 44
4.1 mi
·
5 min
·
Payne Stewart Highway
17
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
Exit 77
Toward MO 13: Bolivar
18
Keep slight left at fork
150 ft
·
3 sec
Exit 77
Toward MO 13: Bolivar
19
Keep slight right at fork
209 ft
·
7 sec
Exit 77
Toward MO 13 North: Bolivar
20
Merge onto MO 13
87 mi
·
1 hr 42 min
·
North Kansas Expressway
Use the left / straight lanes.
21
Continue on MO 7
36 mi
·
39 min
·
MO 7
22
Take the exit onto MO 7
38 mi
·
45 min
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MO 7
Toward I 49 North, US 71 North, MO 7 North: Kansas City
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
23
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
25 sec
Toward 11th Street, Downtown
Use the slight right lane.
24
Turn straight onto East 11th Street
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
East 11th Street
Use the left lane.
25
Turn left onto Oak Street
461 ft
·
15 sec
·
Oak Street
26
Arrive at destination
Oak Street
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Evening Departure
This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
This drive is better paced as a 2-day trip.
Plan roughly 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 198.8 miles from Glendale, MO, or about 4h 15m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 176.6 miles.
Consider an overnight stop or starting very early.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 87 miles or 2h 4m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 198.8 miles or 4h 15m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Overnight split
Day 1 wrap after about 198.8 miles or 4h 15m
Stop before fatigue turns the last few hours into a grind. You want day two to start fresh, not just resumed.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 7h
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Kansas City, MO than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Glendale, 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.
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Pick one backup stop option before the midpoint in case traffic changes your pacing.
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Treat this as a 2-day road trip and book the overnight stop before the busiest arrival window.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Glendale, MO
Aim for roughly 199 miles and 4.1 hours of wheel time on this day.
Day 2
Finish the approach into Kansas City, MO
Aim for roughly 199 miles and 4.1 hours of wheel time on this day.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 87 miles from Glendale, MO.
This route usually feels better as a 2-day drive than as one long push.
Plan about 2 real breaks rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on US 60 for about 176.6 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 198.8 mi from Glendale, MO · 4h 15m into the drive
Mid-route town
Overnight candidate
199 mi into the route
Best for: Hotel check-in, dinner, and a fresh start
This lines up well with a realistic day-end stop if you are breaking the drive into stages.
Find hotels in Bono, AROvernight Options
Night 1
199 mi · about 4.1h in
A practical overnight split lands near Bono, AR after about 199 miles or 4.1 hours of driving.
Find hotelsPacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 87 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 198.8 miles from Glendale, MO, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before US 60 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 176.6 miles.
Overnight split
Hotel stopFor a steadier pace, wrap day one after about 199 miles or 4.1 hours on the road.
Arriving in Kansas City, MO
The final approach into Kansas City, MO usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Kansas City, MO.
On a multi-day trip, keep the last day a little lighter so you reach Kansas City, MO with some flexibility left in the schedule.
After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$60.41 one way
$120.81 round trip
$3.86/gal
25.4 MPG avg
139 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $66.59 | $133.18 |
| premium | $4.80 | $75.08 | $150.16 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $88.36 | $176.71 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$60
Hotel (1n)
$80–$140
Meals
$50–$100
Total
$190–$300
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 139.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $42 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 119.3 | 1 | $41.76 | $19.09 |
| Efficient EV | 99.4 | 1 | $34.80 | $15.91 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 159.1 | 1 | $55.68 | $25.45 |
Gas CO2
139 kg
EV CO2
47 kg (66% less)
Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.
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
Kansas City, MO
Afternoon in Kansas City on Monday
Local time
12:27 PM
CDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Along the Route
81°F
Bono, AR
199 mi in
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.
For long drives, weather on day two can matter just as much as conditions at departure, so check the whole travel window rather than only the first day.
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
31 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
8h 10m on the road
This is long enough that the arrival forecast matters almost as much as departure conditions. Recheck both ends before you roll.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Glendale, MO to Kansas City, MO covers 397.7 miles and takes about 8h 10m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 60, North Kansas Expressway, MO 7. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
Consider an overnight stop or starting very early.
Yes. This route is usually more comfortable as a 2-day drive. A sensible stopping point is after roughly 199 miles on day one.
The midpoint is about 198.8 miles from Glendale, MO. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $60.41 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour. This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
Plan about 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This is a demanding drive. With 17 significant decision points across 397.7 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 235.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 235.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 235.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
The route from Glendale, MO to Kansas City, MO does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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