Trip from Kansas City, MO to Rogersville, MO

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

3h 41m

Distance

185.3 mi

298 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$29

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 37 min

4 AM

3h 29m ★

6 AM

3h 41m

8 AM

4h 6m

10 AM

3h 50m

12 PM

3h 48m

3 PM

3h 51m

5 PM

4h 5m

8 PM

3h 34m

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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Rogersville, MO

Mark Stebnicki

Trip Overview

The drive from Kansas City, MO to Rogersville, MO covers 185.3 miles and takes about 3h 41m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on MO 13, MO 7, Bruce R. Watkins Drive for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly highway. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 68 miles on MO 13. At current regular gas prices, budget about $28.97 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

92.6 miles from Kansas City, MO

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 49m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
MO 13	68 mi	1h 19m
MO 7	55.6 mi	1h 4m
Bruce R. Watkins Drive	37.3 mi	44m
Schoolcraft Freeway	8.3 mi	10m
US 60	8 mi	10m
Payne Stewart Highway	4.3 mi	5m
East Center Street	1.5 mi	2m
Charlotte Street	0.3 mi	<1m

Longest stretch: MO 13 — 68 mi, about 1h 19m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

0.3 mi · 41 sec · Charlotte Street

Turn left onto East Truman Road

395 ft · 11 sec · East Truman Road

Turn right onto Campbell Street

68 ft · 1 sec · Campbell Street

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 27 sec

Toward US 71 South: Joplin

Merge onto US 71

37 mi · 44 min · Bruce R. Watkins Drive

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit onto MO 7

0.2 mi · 19 sec · MO 7

Exit 157 Toward MO 7 South: Clinton

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.

Continue on MO 13

68 mi · 1 hr 19 min · MO 13

Use the straight / right lanes.

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 23 sec

Toward I 44 East: Rolla, Saint Louis

Merge onto I 44

4.3 mi · 5 min · Payne Stewart Highway

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 49 sec

Exit 82A Toward US 65 South: Branson

Merge onto US 65

8.3 mi · 10 min · Schoolcraft Freeway

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 52 sec

Toward US 60 East: Cabool

Merge onto US 60

8.0 mi · 10 min · US 60

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 26 sec

Toward FR 247

Turn left onto South Farm Road 247

0.1 mi · 14 sec · South Farm Road 247

Turn right

0.2 mi · 25 sec

Continue on East Center Street

1.5 mi · 2 min · East Center Street

Arrive at destination

US 60 Business

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 92.6 miles from Kansas City, MO, or about 1h 49m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 68 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 41 miles or 49m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 92.6 miles or 1h 49m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 2h 58m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Rogersville, 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 185.3 miles and 3h 41m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 41 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 MO 13 for about 68 miles.

Where to Stop

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

city in and county seat of Benton County, Missouri, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Warsaw, MO

93 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

Garden City, MO

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 41 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Warsaw, MO

Meal break

The midpoint is around 92.6 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 MO 13 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 68 miles.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

Pokesan - Poke Bowls, Dumplings & More

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Kansas City, Missouri

Near the start, right off the route

0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+18167016120

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Dott Boss

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Kansas City, Missouri

0.3 mi

Black Garlic Restaurant & Rum Bar

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Kansas City, Missouri

2.7 mi

Top Coffee Stop

Core Coffee & Eatery

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Kansas City, Missouri

Near the start, short detour

1.4 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20

Hours: 7 am–4 pm

+18162875027

Visit website

Pokesan - Poke Bowls, Dumplings & More

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20

Kansas City, Missouri

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+18167016120

Visit website

Dott Boss

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, right off the route

0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour $20 to $30

Kansas City, Missouri

Hours: 6:30 am–12 pm

+18162838000

Visit website

Black Garlic Restaurant & Rum Bar

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.7 mi from route ~7 min detour Moderately

Kansas City, Missouri

Hours: 5–9 pm

+18162146939

Visit website

Chef Tito´s Mexican Restaurant & Cantina

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

2.7 mi from route ~7 min detour $10 to $20

North Kansas City, Missouri

Hours: 4–9 pm

+18168414700

Visit website

TAILLEUR RESTAURANT

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

3.1 mi from route ~8 min detour $50 to $10

Kansas City, Missouri

Hours: 5–9 pm

+18164427042

Visit website

Chappell's Restaurant & Sports Museum

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

2.9 mi from route ~7 min detour $10 to $20

Kansas City, Missouri

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+18164210002

Visit website

Wolcano Teppanyaki

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

3.1 mi from route ~8 min detour $10 to $20

North Kansas City, Missouri

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+18168281200

Visit website

Five Guys

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

3.2 mi from route ~8 min detour $10 to $20 mile 172

Springfield, Missouri

Hours: 11 am–10 pm

+14172334794

Visit website

Core Coffee & Eatery

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.4 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20

Kansas City, Missouri

Hours: 7 am–4 pm

+18162875027

Visit website

1.0 ★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 172

Springfield, Missouri

+18887584389

Visit website

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

3.3 mi from route ~8 min detour mile 13.2

Grandview, Missouri

Hours: 6 am–10 pm

+18163164888

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 17

5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 38.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

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

Turn right onto East 12th Street

Navigation decision point

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

Turn right onto Campbell Street

Navigation decision point

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.

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

38.3 mi into trip | ~46m in | MO 7

Turn slight left onto MO 7 toward MO 7 South: Clinton

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane. Exit 157 Toward MO 7 South: Clinton

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$28.97 one way

$57.94 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 65 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.36	$31.81	$63.61
premium	$4.89	$35.66	$71.32
diesel	$5.61	$40.91	$81.82

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$29

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$54–$79

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 64.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $19 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	55.6	$19.46	$8.89
Efficient EV	46.3	$16.21	$7.41
EV Truck/SUV	74.1	$25.94	$11.86

Gas CO2

65 kg

EV CO2

22 kg (66% 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

Kansas City, MO

Afternoon in Kansas City on Saturday

Local time

1:52 PM

CDT

Current temp

74°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Rogersville, MO

Afternoon in Rogersville on Saturday

Local time

1:52 PM

CDT

Current temp

54°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

80°F

Warsaw, MO

93 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

20 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

3h 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.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Wilson's Creek National Battlefield

National Battlefield

Wilson's Creek was the first major Civil War battle fought west of the Mississippi River, and where the first Union general was killed in action. The costly Southern victory on August 10, 1861, focuse...

11 mi from route ~28 min detour Free near mile 172.5

Caution: BE AWARE OF HIGH-WATER DANGER

View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

What kind of drive is this?

185.3 mi in 3h 41m, mostly highway — 68 mi of that is on MO 13.

76% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.

21 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.

Longest single stretch: 68 mi on MO 13.

How Hard Is This Drive?

6/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on MO 13 and MO 7. You will hit about 17 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 185.3 miles you will encounter 17 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 0.6 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.

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 Rogersville, MO, road signs begin pointing toward Saint Louis along the way.

Saint Louis

161.8 mi in | ~3h 9m

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 41m. Total distance: 185.3 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

3h 41m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (76%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 68 miles on MO 13. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.

It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Rogersville, MO before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.

Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.

Yes — Wilson's Creek National Battlefield. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.

Possible but tiring. At 3.7 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 7.4 hours — manageable with a long break at Rogersville, MO, but most travelers stay overnight.

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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Nearby Places

Pokesan - Poke Bowls, Dumplings & More

Core Coffee & Eatery

Pokesan - Poke Bowls, Dumplings & More

Dott Boss

Black Garlic Restaurant & Rum Bar

Chef Tito´s Mexican Restaurant & Cantina

TAILLEUR RESTAURANT

Chappell's Restaurant & Sports Museum

Wolcano Teppanyaki

Five Guys

Core Coffee & Eatery

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Dynamic EVC Charging Station

ChargePoint Charging Station

ChargePoint Charging Station

ChargePoint Charging Station

ChargePoint Charging Station

Tesla Supercharger

ChargePoint Charging Station

Money Museum

Meadowmere Park

Heads-up: tricky spots

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Kansas City, MO

Rogersville, MO

Same local time

20 degrees cooler at arrival

3h 41m on the road

National Parks Near This Route

Wilson's Creek National Battlefield

What kind of drive is this?

How Hard Is This Drive?

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Who Is This Route For?

Frequently Asked Questions

Which road carries most of the drive?

Are there rest areas on this route?

Should I avoid arriving after dark?

Is this a good trip with kids?

Where does this route get tricky?

Are there national parks near this route?

Can I do this as a round trip in one go?

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