Origin
Kansas City, MO
Morning in Kansas City on Friday
Local time
11:21 AM
CDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Kansas City, MO to Buckner, MO
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
41m
Distance
29.2 mi
47 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 38m
★
6 AM
0h 41m
8 AM
0h 48m
10 AM
0h 43m
12 PM
0h 43m
3 PM
0h 44m
5 PM
0h 48m
8 PM
0h 39m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Kansas City, MO
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Buckner, MO
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Trip Overview
This straightforward 29.2-mile drive from Kansas City, MO, to Buckner, MO, is a quick trip perfect for a single day. Expect to spend around 41 minutes behind the wheel, making it an easy excursion without the need for an overnight stay. The route primarily utilizes the George Brett Super Highway, Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway, and US 24. With an estimated fuel cost of just $5, this is an economical option for exploring the Midwest. This journey stays within Missouri, offering a convenient way to experience a bit more of the local landscape.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 41m. Total distance: 29.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
41m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (48%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
The drive offers a mixed-profile experience, with 48% of the journey on highways. You'll encounter stretches on the George Brett Super Highway, including a notable 6.9-mile segment without any breaks. The road is designed for efficient travel, transitioning between different major roadways like the Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway and US 24. This route prioritizes directness, meaning you'll spend most of your time on well-maintained roads conducive to steady speeds.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 18 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
George Brett Super Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 6.9 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 12 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near East 12th Street.
Driving Effort
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 29.2 miles you will encounter 12 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (East 12th Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (Charlotte Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 12 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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East 12th Street
Turn right onto East 12th Street
Navigation decision point
4
0.3 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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Charlotte Street
Turn right onto Charlotte Street
Navigation decision point
5
0.3 mi into trip
|
~0m in
Take the ramp toward I 70 East, US 40 East
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 70 East, US 40 East
5
0.6 mi into trip
|
~1m in
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I 70; US 24; US 40 / George Brett Super Highway
Merge onto I 70; US 24; US 40 / George Brett Super Highway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
14.3 mi into trip
|
~18m in
Take the exit toward Little Blue Parkway, 39th Street, Mall Entrance
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 17
Toward Little Blue Parkway, 39th Street, Mall E...
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 Kansas City, MO to Buckner, MO, road signs begin pointing toward Mall Entrance along the way.
Mall Entrance
14.3 mi in
|
~18m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| George Brett Super Highway | 6.9 mi | 9m |
| Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway | 5 mi | 5m |
| US 24 | 4.9 mi | 6m |
| South Little Blue Parkway | 4.6 mi | 7m |
| MO 7 | 2.4 mi | 3m |
| MO 78 | 2 mi | 2m |
| Clifton J. Scott Memorial Highway | 1.8 mi | 2m |
| South Sibley Street | 0.4 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
George Brett Super Highway
— 6.9 mi, about 9m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kansas City, MO and Buckner, MO.
1
Start on Oak Street
20 ft
·
4 sec
·
Oak Street
2
Turn right onto East 12th Street
0.2 mi
·
42 sec
·
East 12th Street
3
Turn right onto Charlotte Street
476 ft
·
11 sec
·
Charlotte Street
4
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
Toward I 70 East, US 40 East
5
Merge onto I 70; US 24; US 40
6.9 mi
·
9 min
·
George Brett Super Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Continue on I 70
2.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
7
Continue on I 70
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Clifton J. Scott Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Continue on I 70
2.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
9
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
46 sec
Exit 17
Toward Little Blue Parkway, 39th Street, Mall Entrance
Use the slight right lane.
10
Turn left onto South Little Blue Parkway
4.6 mi
·
7 min
·
South Little Blue Parkway
11
Turn right onto MO 78
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
MO 78
12
Enter roundabout onto MO 7
0.1 mi
·
12 sec
·
MO 7
13
Continue on MO 7
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
MO 7
14
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
Toward US 24 East: Buckner
15
Merge onto US 24
4.9 mi
·
6 min
·
US 24
16
Turn right onto MO BB
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
South Sibley Street
17
Turn right onto Washington Street
346 ft
·
15 sec
·
Washington Street
18
Arrive at destination
Washington Street
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.57 one way
$9.13 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $5.01 | $10.02 |
| premium | $4.89 | $5.62 | $11.24 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.45 | $12.89 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 10.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.8 | 0 | $3.07 | $1.40 |
| Efficient EV | 7.3 | 0 | $2.55 | $1.17 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11.7 | 0 | $4.09 | $1.87 |
Gas CO2
10 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (70% 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
Buckner, MO
Morning in Buckner on Friday
Local time
11:21 AM
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
19 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
41m 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 Kansas City, MO to Buckner, MO covers 29.2 miles and takes about 41m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are George Brett Super Highway, Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway, US 24. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 14.6 miles from Kansas City, MO. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $4.57 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 29.2 miles you will encounter 12 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (East 12th Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (Charlotte Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Kansas City, MO to Buckner, MO, road signs begin pointing toward Mall Entrance along the way.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh 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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