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Trip from Kansas City, MO to Oregon County, MO

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

6h 16m

Distance

306.5 mi

493 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$48

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 37 min
4 AM
6h 4m ★
6 AM
6h 16m
8 AM
6h 41m
10 AM
6h 25m
12 PM
6h 23m
3 PM
6h 26m
5 PM
6h 40m
8 PM
6h 9m

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

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city in Missouri, United States, that is one of two county seats of Jackson County and the largest city in Missouri

Kansas City, MO

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Downtown Oregon County, MO, MO

Oregon County, MO

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Trip Overview

The drive from Kansas City, MO to Oregon County, MO covers 306.5 miles and takes about 6h 16m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on US 60, MO 13, MO 7 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 82.2 miles on US 60. At current regular gas prices, budget about $47.92 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

153.3 miles from Kansas City, MO

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 59m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 6h 16m. Total distance: 306.5 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

6h 16m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.

Drive Character

This is a 6h 16m highway drive covering 306.5 miles, with most of the trip on US 60 and MO 13. The longest continuous stretch is about 82.2 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 28 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 82.2 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 60 and MO 13. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near East 12th Street.

Driving Effort 7/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a demanding drive. With 21 significant decision points across 306.5 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: near the start (East 12th Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.6 miles (Campbell Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.8 miles (US 71 / Bruce R. Watkins Drive): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 21 key points

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

5
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | East 12th Street

Turn right onto East 12th Street

Navigation decision point

5
0.6 mi into trip | ~1m in | Campbell Street

Turn right onto Campbell Street

Navigation decision point

5
0.8 mi into trip | ~2m in | US 71 / Bruce R. Watkins Drive

Merge onto US 71 / Bruce R. Watkins Drive

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

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
38.1 mi into trip | ~46m in | MO 7

Take the exit onto MO 7 toward MO 7 South: Clinton

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early

Exit 157 Toward MO 7 South: Clinton
6
257.4 mi into trip | ~5h 3m in | US 63

Keep slight right at fork onto US 63 toward US 63 South: West Plains, Thayer

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

Toward US 63 South: West Plains, Thayer

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

Between Kansas City, MO and Oregon County, MO, road signs point toward Saint Louis and Thayer.

Saint Louis

161.8 mi in | ~3h 9m

Thayer

257.4 mi in | ~5h 3m | via US 63

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
US 60 82.2 mi 1h 35m
MO 13 68 mi 1h 19m
MO 7 55.6 mi 1h 4m
Bruce R. Watkins Drive 37.3 mi 44m
Joe Jones Boulevard 31 mi 45m
US 63 15.4 mi 18m
Schoolcraft Freeway 8.3 mi 10m
Payne Stewart Highway 4.3 mi 5m
Longest stretch: US 60 — 82.2 mi, about 1h 35m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Kansas City, MO and Oregon County, 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

0.3 mi · 41 sec · Charlotte Street
4

Turn left onto East Truman Road

395 ft · 11 sec · East Truman Road
5

Turn right onto Campbell Street

68 ft · 1 sec · Campbell Street
6

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 27 sec
Toward US 71 South: Joplin
7

Merge onto US 71

37 mi · 44 min · Bruce R. Watkins Drive
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8

Take the exit onto MO 7

0.2 mi · 19 sec · MO 7
Exit 157 Toward MO 7 South: Clinton
9

Turn slight left onto MO 7

55 mi · 1 hr 3 min · MO 7
Exit 157 Toward MO 7 South: Clinton Use the left lane.
10

Continue on MO 13

68 mi · 1 hr 19 min · MO 13
Use the straight / right lanes.
11

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 23 sec
Toward I 44 East: Rolla, Saint Louis
12

Merge onto I 44

4.3 mi · 5 min · Payne Stewart Highway
13

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 49 sec
Exit 82A Toward US 65 South: Branson
14

Merge onto US 65

8.3 mi · 10 min · Schoolcraft Freeway
15

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 52 sec
Toward US 60 East: Cabool
16

Merge onto US 60

82 mi · 1 hr 35 min · US 60
17

Keep slight right at fork onto US 63

15 mi · 18 min · US 63
Toward US 63 South: West Plains, Thayer
18

Take the exit onto US 63 Business

0.3 mi · 50 sec · US 63 Business
19

Turn left onto US 63 Business

0.1 mi · 17 sec · McFarland Street
20

Continue on Girdley Street

0.3 mi · 59 sec · Girdley Street
21

Turn right onto Old Airport Road

0.3 mi · 1 min · Old Airport Road
22

Turn left onto Good Hard Drive

0.1 mi · 26 sec · Good Hard Drive
23

Turn right onto Freedom Drive

0.3 mi · 1 min · Freedom Drive
24

Turn left onto US 160; MO 17

0.3 mi · 40 sec · Independence Drive
25

Continue on US 160; MO 17

0.5 mi · 47 sec · West Abe Taylor Street
26

Continue on US 160; MO 17

31 mi · 45 min · Joe Jones Boulevard
27

Continue on Tucker Creek Road

0.5 mi · 1 min · Tucker Creek Road
28

Arrive at destination

Tucker Creek Road

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 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 153.3 miles from Kansas City, MO, or about 2h 59m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 82.2 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 67 miles or 1h 19m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 153.3 miles or 2h 59m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 4h 56m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Oregon County, 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.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Kansas City, MO

This is one driving day of about 306.5 miles and 6h 16m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 67 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 60 for about 82.2 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 153.3 mi from Kansas City, MO · 2h 59m into the drive

city in Missouri, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Marshfield, MO

153 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

Warrensburg, MO

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 67 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Billings, MO

Meal break

The midpoint is around 153.3 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 60 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 82.2 miles.

Arriving in Oregon County, MO

The final approach into Oregon County, 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 Oregon County, 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

$47.92 one way

$95.84 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 107 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $52.61 $105.22
premium $4.89 $58.98 $117.97
diesel $5.61 $67.67 $135.34

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$48

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$73–$98

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 107.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $32 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 92 1 $32.18 $14.71
Efficient EV 76.6 0 $26.82 $12.26
EV Truck/SUV 122.6 1 $42.91 $19.62

Gas CO2

107 kg

EV CO2

36 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.

Forecast as of Apr 16, 2026

Origin

Kansas City, MO

Afternoon in Kansas City on Thursday

Local time

4:55 PM

CDT

Current temp

83°F

Sunny

SSW 3 to 10 mph 2% chance Live forecast

Severe Thunderstorm Warning

Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued April 16 at 12:37PM CDT until April 16 at 1:30PM CDT by NWS St Louis MO

Severe Thunderstorm Warning

Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued April 16 at 12:30PM CDT until April 16 at 1:00PM CDT by NWS Springfield MO

Destination

Oregon County, MO

Afternoon in Oregon County on Thursday

Local time

4:55 PM

CDT

Current temp

45°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

56°F

Marshfield, MO

153 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

38 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

6h 16m 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 Oregon County, MO covers 306.5 miles and takes about 6h 16m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 60, MO 13, MO 7. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 153.3 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 $47.92 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 1 meaningful break 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 21 significant decision points across 306.5 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.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (East 12th Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.6 miles (Campbell Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.8 miles (US 71 / Bruce R. Watkins Drive): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Between Kansas City, MO and Oregon County, MO, road signs point toward Saint Louis and Thayer.

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