Trip from Kansas City, MO to Dixon, MO

Drive Time

4h 10m

Distance

213.5 mi

344 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$32

one way

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Kansas City, MO

Matthew Chirinos

Trip Overview

The drive from Kansas City, MO to Dixon, MO covers 213.5 miles and takes about 4h 10m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on US 63, U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway, Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 68.4 miles on US 63. At current regular gas prices, budget about $32.43 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

1 planned break

Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

Midpoint

106.8 miles from Kansas City, MO

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 58m into the drive .

Drive Character

The drive from Kansas City, MO to Dixon, MO covers 213.5 miles and takes about 4h 10m, using a mix of highways and local roads.

Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.

There are about 27 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

US 63 is the longest continuous segment at about 68.4 miles.

Elevation Profile

Gently rolling terrain

1,169 ft 558 ft

Total Climb

1,035 ft

Total Descent

818 ft

Highest Point

1,169 ft

~213.5 mi in

Elevation Range

611 ft

How Hard Is This Drive?

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 126.7 miles in.

Route Complexity 8/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

This is a demanding drive. With 16 significant decision points across 213.5 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 126.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 126.9 miles (US 63 Conn): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 127 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 16 key points

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

126.7 mi into trip | ~2h 20m in

Take the exit toward US 63: Jefferson City, Moberly

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Exit 128A Toward US 63: Jefferson City, Moberly

126.9 mi into trip | ~2h 20m in | US 63 Conn

Merge onto US 63 Conn

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane.

127 mi into trip | ~2h 20m in

Take the exit toward US 63 South: Jefferson City

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

Use the straight lane. Toward US 63 South: Jefferson City

156.1 mi into trip | ~2h 53m in | US 63

Keep slight left at fork onto US 63 toward US 63 South, US 50

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward US 63 South, US 50

156.2 mi into trip | ~2h 53m in | US 63

Keep slight left at fork onto US 63 toward US 63 South, US 50 East

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

Use the slight left lane. Toward US 63 South, US 50 East

Towns Along This Route

On the drive from Kansas City, MO to Dixon, MO, road signs begin pointing toward Moberly along the way.

Moberly

126.7 mi in | ~2h 20m

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
US 63	68.4 mi	1h 23m
U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway	54.4 mi	58m
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway	54.3 mi	58m
MO 28 Spur	17.6 mi	24m
George Brett Super Highway	6.9 mi	9m
Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway	5.6 mi	6m
Clifton J. Scott Memorial Highway	1.8 mi	2m
Highway Patrol Sgt. Benjamin Booth Memorial Highway	1.6 mi	1m

Longest stretch: US 63 — 68.4 mi, about 1h 23m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Kansas City, MO and Dixon, MO.

Start on Oak Street

20 ft · 4 sec · Oak Street

Turn right onto East 12th Street

0.2 mi · 42 sec · East 12th Street

Turn right onto Charlotte Street

476 ft · 11 sec · Charlotte Street

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 28 sec

Toward I 70 East, US 40 East

Merge onto I 70; US 24; US 40

6.9 mi · 9 min · George Brett Super Highway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on I 70

2.9 mi · 3 min · Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway

Continue on I 70

1.8 mi · 2 min · Clifton J. Scott Memorial Highway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on I 70

2.6 mi · 3 min · Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway

Continue on I 70

53 mi · 56 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

Continue on I 70; US 40

32 mi · 34 min · U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway

Keep slight left at fork onto I 70

22 mi · 24 min · U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway

Continue on I 70; US 40

1.8 mi · 2 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

Continue on I 70; US 40

1.6 mi · 1 min · Highway Patrol Sgt. Benjamin Booth Memorial Highway

Continue on I 70; US 40

1.5 mi · 1 min · Sheriff Roger I. Wilson Memorial Highway

Take the exit

0.1 mi · 15 sec

Exit 128A Toward US 63: Jefferson City, Moberly

Turn slight right

192 ft · 4 sec

Toward US 63 South: Jefferson City

Merge onto US 63 Conn

521 ft · 11 sec · US 63 Conn

Use the slight right lane.

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 49 sec

Toward US 63 South: Jefferson City Use the straight lane.

Merge onto US 63

27 mi · 29 min · US 63

Take the exit onto US 63

1.5 mi · 2 min · US 63

Toward US 54 West, US 63 South: Jefferson City

Take the exit onto US 63

217 ft · 4 sec · US 63

Toward US 63 South, US 50

Keep slight left at fork onto US 63

0.1 mi · 16 sec · US 63

Toward US 63 South, US 50

Keep slight left at fork onto US 63

0.1 mi · 15 sec · US 63

Toward US 63 South, US 50 East Use the slight left lane.

Keep slight left at fork onto US 63

12 mi · 14 min · US 63

Keep slight right at fork onto US 63

28 mi · 37 min · US 63

Toward US 63 South: Rolla

Turn slight right onto MO 28 Spur

18 mi · 24 min · MO 28 Spur

Arrive at destination

MO 28

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Evening Departure

A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

You can normally do this drive in one day.

Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.

The halfway point lands around 106.8 miles from Kansas City, MO, or about 1h 58m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 68.4 miles.

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 80 miles or 1h 29m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 106.8 miles or 1h 58m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 3h 17m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Dixon, MO than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Kansas City, MO

This is one driving day of about 213.5 miles and 4h 10m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Kansas City, MO.

This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.

The longest stretch is on US 63 for about 68.4 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 106.8 mi from Kansas City, MO · 1h 58m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Quincy, IL

107 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

Columbia, MO

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Quincy, IL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 106.8 miles from Kansas City, MO, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before US 63 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 68.4 miles.

Arriving in Dixon, MO

The final approach into Dixon, 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 Dixon, 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

$32.43 one way

$64.86 round trip

$3.86/gal 25.4 MPG avg 75 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.25	$35.75	$71.50
premium	$4.80	$40.30	$80.61
diesel	$5.64	$47.43	$94.86

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$32

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$57–$82

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 74.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $22 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	64.1	0	$22.42	$10.25
Efficient EV	53.4	0	$18.68	$8.54
EV Truck/SUV	85.4	1	$29.89	$13.66

Gas CO2

75 kg

EV CO2

25 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 data refreshed 17 hours ago

Origin

Kansas City, MO

Afternoon in Kansas City on Sunday

Local time

2:42 PM

CDT

Current temp

64°F

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

S 13 mph 24% chance Live forecast

Severe Thunderstorm Warning

Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued April 11 at 9:09PM CDT until April 11 at 10:00PM CDT by NWS Kansas City/Pleasant Hill...

Severe Thunderstorm Warning

Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued April 11 at 9:00PM CDT until April 11 at 9:15PM CDT by NWS Kansas City/Pleasant Hill...

Destination

Dixon, MO

Afternoon in Dixon on Sunday

Local time

2:42 PM

CDT

Current temp

62°F

Partly Cloudy

S 8 to 12 mph 5% chance Live forecast

Severe Thunderstorm Warning

Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued April 11 at 9:09PM CDT until April 11 at 10:00PM CDT by NWS Kansas City/Pleasant Hill...

Severe Thunderstorm Warning

Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued April 11 at 9:00PM CDT until April 11 at 9:15PM CDT by NWS Kansas City/Pleasant Hill...

Along the Route

55°F

Quincy, IL

107 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

2 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

4h 10m on the road

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

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 Dixon, MO covers 213.5 miles and takes about 4h 10m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are US 63, U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway, Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 106.8 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 $32.43 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

On the drive from Kansas City, MO to Dixon, MO, road signs begin pointing toward Moberly along the way.

Gently rolling terrain. The route ranges from 558 ft to 1,169 ft elevation with about 1,035 ft of total climbing.

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