Origin
Kansas City, MO
Morning in Kansas City on Monday
Local time
9:51 AM
CDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Kansas City, MO to Campbell, MO
Drive Time
7h 43m
Distance
384 mi
618 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$58
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
7h 34m
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6 AM
7h 44m
8 AM
8h 3m
10 AM
7h 50m
12 PM
7h 48m
3 PM
7h 51m
5 PM
8h 2m
8 PM
7h 38m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Kansas City, MO
Matthew Chirinos
Campbell, MO
Momo King
Trip Overview
The drive from Kansas City, MO to Campbell, MO covers 384 miles and takes about 7h 43m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on East 12th Street, Charlotte Street, East Truman Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $58.33 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
2 planned breaks
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
192 miles from Kansas City, MO
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 51m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 7h 43m drive with frequent turns across 384 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 26 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
East 12th Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.
Route Complexity
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
The route itself is not hard, but at 7h 43m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 0 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Kansas City, MO to Campbell, MO is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| East 12th Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Charlotte Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| East Truman Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Campbell Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| US 71 South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Bruce R | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| MO 7 South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 44 East | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
East 12th Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kansas City, MO and Campbell, MO.
1
Start on Oak Street
20 ft
·
5 sec
·
Oak Street
2
Turn right onto East 12th Street
0.2 mi
·
42 sec
·
East 12th Street
3
Turn right onto Charlotte Street
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
·
Charlotte Street
4
Turn left onto East Truman Road
394 ft
·
12 sec
·
East Truman Road
5
Turn right onto Campbell Street
69 ft
·
1 sec
·
Campbell Street
6
Take the ramp straight toward US 71 South: Joplin
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
US 71 South: Joplin
7
Merge slight left onto Bruce R. Watkins Drive
37 mi
·
44 min
·
Bruce R. Watkins Drive
8
Take the exit slight right toward MO 7 South: Clinton
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
MO 7 South: Clinton
9
Turn slight left onto MO 7 South: Clinton
55 mi
·
1 hr 3 min
·
MO 7 South: Clinton
10
Continue straight
68 mi
·
1 hr 19 min
11
Take the exit slight left toward I 44 East: Rolla, Saint Louis
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
I 44 East: Rolla, Saint Louis
12
Merge slight left onto Payne Stewart Highway
4.3 mi
·
5 min
·
Payne Stewart Highway
13
Take the exit slight right toward US 65 South: Branson
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
·
US 65 South: Branson
14
Merge slight left onto Schoolcraft Freeway
8.3 mi
·
10 min
·
Schoolcraft Freeway
15
Take the exit slight right toward US 60 East: Cabool
0.2 mi
·
53 sec
·
US 60 East: Cabool
16
Merge slight left
82 mi
·
1 hr 35 min
17
Keep slight left to continue on US 60 East: Mountain View, Poplar Bluff
90 mi
·
1 hr 46 min
·
US 60 East: Mountain View, Poplar Bluff
18
Keep slight right
4.8 mi
·
6 min
19
Turn straight onto North Westwood Boulevard
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
North Westwood Boulevard
20
Continue on State Street
0.3 mi
·
26 sec
·
State Street
21
Continue on North Westwood Boulevard
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
North Westwood Boulevard
22
Turn slight left
135 ft
·
7 sec
23
Turn slight left
26 mi
·
39 min
24
Turn right onto Frisco Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Frisco Street
25
Turn left onto Grand Avenue
0.2 mi
·
14 sec
·
Grand Avenue
26
Arrive at your destination
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.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 192 miles from Kansas City, MO, or about 3h 51m into the drive.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 84 miles or 1h 41m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 192 miles or 3h 51m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 6h 31m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Campbell, MO than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Kansas City, MO so your first major turns are already loaded.
+
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
+
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.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Kansas City, MO
This is one driving day of about 384 miles and 7h 43m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 84 miles from Kansas City, MO.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 2 real breaks rather than only quick fuel stops.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 192 mi from Kansas City, MO · 3h 51m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
192 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 84 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 192 miles from Kansas City, MO, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Campbell, MO
The final approach into Campbell, 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 Campbell, MO.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$58.33 one way
$116.65 round trip
$3.86/gal
25.4 MPG avg
134 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $64.30 | $128.59 |
| premium | $4.80 | $72.49 | $144.98 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $85.31 | $170.62 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$58
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$83–$108
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 134.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $40 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 115.2 | 1 | $40.32 | $18.43 |
| Efficient EV | 96 | 1 | $33.60 | $15.36 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 153.6 | 1 | $53.76 | $24.58 |
Gas CO2
134 kg
EV CO2
45 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
Campbell, MO
Morning in Campbell on Monday
Local time
9:51 AM
CDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Along the Route
81°F
Bono, AR
192 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.
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
10 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
7h 43m on the road
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
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 Campbell, MO covers 384 miles and takes about 7h 43m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are East 12th Street, Charlotte Street, East Truman Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 192 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 $58.33 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.
The route itself is not hard, but at 7h 43m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 0 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Kansas City, MO to Campbell, MO is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Kansas City, MO to Campbell, MO does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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