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Trip from Grandview, MO to Dallas, MO

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

13m

Distance

8.3 mi

13 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$1

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

4 AM
0h 13m ★
6 AM
0h 14m
8 AM
0h 16m
10 AM
0h 15m
12 PM
0h 14m
3 PM
0h 15m
5 PM
0h 16m
8 PM
0h 13m ★

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

Downtown Grandview, MO, MO

Grandview, MO

Valeria Boltneva

Downtown Dallas, MO, MO

Dallas, MO

Yichen Chou

Trip Overview

The drive from Grandview, MO to Dallas, MO covers 8.3 miles and takes about 13m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on US 50, I 49, West 103rd Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 3.4 miles on US 50. At current regular gas prices, budget about $1.30 one way before food or hotel costs.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 13m. Total distance: 8.3 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

13m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

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

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (67%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Drive Character

This is a 13m highway drive covering 8.3 miles, with most of the trip on US 50 and I 49. The longest continuous stretch is about 3.4 miles on US 50.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 17 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 50 is the longest continuous segment at about 3.4 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 50 and I 49. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near High Grove Road.

Driving Effort 7/10

Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a short but busy drive. With 14 decision points packed into just 8.3 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 13m.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (High Grove Road): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 0.7 miles: Roundabout - know your exit number before entering. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 3.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 14 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

6
0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | High Grove Road

At end of road, turn right onto High Grove Road

Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch

6
0.7 mi into trip | ~2m in

Enter roundabout toward I 49 North, US 71 North: Kansas City

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward I 49 North, US 71 North: Kansas City
7
3.3 mi into trip | ~5m in

Take the exit toward I 435 West, I 470 East, US 50: Wichita, Lee's Summit

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 I 435 West, I 470 East, US 50: Wichita,...
8
3.7 mi into trip | ~6m in

Keep slight left at fork toward I 435 West, US 50 West: Wichita

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight left lane. Toward I 435 West, US 50 West: Wichita
7
7.5 mi into trip | ~10m in

Take the exit toward Wornall Road

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Exit 75A Toward Wornall Road

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 Grandview, MO to Dallas, MO, road signs begin pointing toward Lee's Summit along the way.

Lee's Summit

3.3 mi in | ~5m

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
US 50 3.4 mi 3m
I 49 2.2 mi 2m
West 103rd Street 0.4 mi 1m
Main Street 0.4 mi <1m
Madison Avenue 0.2 mi <1m
12th Street 0.1 mi <1m
11th Street 0.1 mi <1m
High Grove Road <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: US 50 — 3.4 mi, about 3m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Grandview, MO and Dallas, MO.

1

Start on 11th Street

0.1 mi · 26 sec · 11th Street
2

At end of road, turn right onto High Grove Road

350 ft · 20 sec · High Grove Road
3

Turn left onto 12th Street

0.1 mi · 32 sec · 12th Street
4

Turn right onto Main Street

0.4 mi · 41 sec · Main Street
5

Enter roundabout

390 ft · 7 sec
Toward I 49 North, US 71 North: Kansas City
6

Continue

0.3 mi · 43 sec
Toward I 49 North, US 71 North: Kansas City
7

Merge onto I 49; US 71

2.2 mi · 2 min · I 49; US 71
8

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 50 sec
Toward I 435 West, I 470 East, US 50: Wichita, Lee's Summit Use the slight right lane.
9

Keep slight left at fork

0.4 mi · 46 sec
Toward I 435 West, US 50 West: Wichita Use the slight left lane.
10

Merge onto US 50

3.4 mi · 3 min · US 50
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 30 sec
Exit 75A Toward Wornall Road Use the slight right lane.
12

Turn right onto Wornall Road

182 ft · 4 sec · Wornall Road
13

Turn right onto West 103rd Street

0.4 mi · 1 min · West 103rd Street
14

Turn left onto Madison Avenue

0.2 mi · 41 sec · Madison Avenue
15

Turn left

66 ft · 10 sec
16

Turn left

94 ft · 6 sec
17

Arrive at destination

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$1.30 one way

$2.60 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 3 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $1.42 $2.85
premium $4.89 $1.60 $3.19
diesel $5.61 $1.83 $3.67

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$1

Estimated CO2 emission: 2.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 2.5 0 $0.87 $0.40
Efficient EV 2.1 0 $0.73 $0.33
EV Truck/SUV 3.3 0 $1.16 $0.53

Gas CO2

3 kg

EV CO2

1 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

Grandview, MO

Evening in Grandview on Thursday

Local time

5:57 PM

CDT

Current temp

73°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Dallas, MO

Evening in Dallas on Thursday

Local time

5:57 PM

CDT

Current temp

55°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

18 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

13m 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Grandview, MO to Dallas, MO covers 8.3 miles and takes about 13m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 50, I 49, West 103rd Street. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 4.2 miles from Grandview, MO. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $1.30 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This is a short but busy drive. With 14 decision points packed into just 8.3 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 13m.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (High Grove Road): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 0.7 miles: Roundabout - know your exit number before entering. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 3.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Grandview, MO to Dallas, MO, road signs begin pointing toward Lee's Summit along the way.

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