Origin
Moscow Mills, MO
Evening in Moscow Mills on Wednesday
Local time
7:18 PM
CDT
Current temp
53°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Moscow Mills, MO to Kansas City, MO
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
4h 4m
Distance
213.4 mi
343 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$33
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 51m
★
6 AM
4h 4m
8 AM
4h 30m
10 AM
4h 13m
12 PM
4h 11m
3 PM
4h 15m
5 PM
4h 29m
8 PM
3h 56m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Moscow Mills, MO
Serg Alesenko
Kansas City, MO
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Trip Overview
Traveling from Moscow Mills to Kansas City takes you across 213.4 miles of the Missouri landscape. You should plan for a drive time of approximately 4 hours and 4 minutes, making this a straightforward day trip that doesn't necessarily require an overnight stay. Your journey will primarily utilize the Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway and the U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway. With fuel costs estimated at around $32, it is a budget-friendly way to cross the state. Since both your origin and destination are located within the Midwest, you can expect a consistent regional feel throughout your transit.
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
106.7 miles from Moscow Mills, MO
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 2m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a turn-heavy local driving experience as you navigate between these two Missouri hubs. While you will spend time on major thoroughfares like the Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway, the route features a mix of segments rather than a singular, monotonous interstate grind. Your longest uninterrupted stretch is 74.4 miles, providing brief periods of steady cruising before you transition back into more technical local road sections. Because the highway share is low, stay alert for frequent shifts in road conditions. This dynamic layout ensures that the drive remains engaging rather than repetitive.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 20 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 61 South 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
This is a straightforward 4h 4m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Moscow Mills, MO to Kansas City, MO is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 61 South | — | — |
| Avenue of the Saints | — | — |
| I 70 West | — | — |
| Dwight D Eisenhower Highway | — | — |
| Sheriff Roger I | — | — |
| Highway Patrol Sgt | — | — |
| Dwight D | — | — |
| U | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
US 61 South
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Moscow Mills, MO and Kansas City, MO.
1
Start on the route
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
the route
2
Take the ramp slight left toward US 61 South: Wentzville
0.3 mi
·
19 sec
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US 61 South: Wentzville
3
Merge slight left onto Avenue of the Saints
4.9 mi
·
6 min
·
Avenue of the Saints
4
Turn right
5.8 mi
·
8 min
5
Take the ramp right toward I 70 West, US 40 West: Columbia
0.2 mi
·
14 sec
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I 70 West, US 40 West: Columbia
6
Merge slight left onto Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
74 mi
·
1 hr 26 min
·
Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
7
Continue on Sheriff Roger I. Wilson Memorial Highway
2.0 mi
·
2 min
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Sheriff Roger I. Wilson Memorial Highway
8
Continue on Highway Patrol Sgt. Benjamin Booth Memorial Highway
1.6 mi
·
1 min
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Highway Patrol Sgt. Benjamin Booth Memorial Highway
9
Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
10
Continue on U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway
54 mi
·
58 min
·
U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway
11
Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
52 mi
·
56 min
·
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
12
Continue on Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
2.7 mi
·
3 min
·
Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
13
Continue on Clifton J. Scott Memorial Highway
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Clifton J. Scott Memorial Highway
14
Continue on Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
2.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
15
Continue on George Brett Super Highway
6.8 mi
·
9 min
·
George Brett Super Highway
16
Keep slight left to continue on I 670 West, I 70 Alternate, I 35 South: Topeka, Wichita
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
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I 670 West, I 70 Alternate, I 35 South: Topeka, Wichita
17
Take the exit slight right toward 13th Street, Downtown
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
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13th Street, Downtown
18
Continue on East 13th Street
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
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East 13th Street
19
Turn right onto Oak Street
456 ft
·
13 sec
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Oak Street
20
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Given the 4-hour duration, you have plenty of flexibility to plan your departure time to avoid potential traffic bottlenecks. Since the route includes one recommended stop, use that break to stretch your legs and refuel, keeping your $32 budget in mind. Because this is a turn-heavy drive, keep a close eye on your navigation to ensure you remain on the U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway when the roads shift. Planning for this single stop midway will help you maintain a steady pace across the 213.4-mile distance. If you prefer a relaxed pace, treat this as a full-day excursion to ensure you arrive in Kansas City refreshed.
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 106.7 miles from Moscow Mills, MO, or about 2h 2m 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 47 miles or 53m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 106.7 miles or 2h 2m 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 20m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Kansas City, MO than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Moscow Mills, MO so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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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 Moscow Mills, MO
This is one driving day of about 213.4 miles and 4h 4m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 47 miles from Moscow Mills, 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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 106.7 mi from Moscow Mills, MO · 2h 2m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 47 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 106.7 miles from Moscow Mills, MO, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Kansas City, MO
The final approach into Kansas City, 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 Kansas City, 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
$33.36 one way
$66.73 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
75 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $36.63 | $73.26 |
| premium | $4.89 | $41.07 | $82.13 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $47.12 | $94.23 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$33
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$58–$83
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, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $22 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 64 | 0 | $22.41 | $10.24 |
| Efficient EV | 53.4 | 0 | $18.67 | $8.54 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 85.4 | 1 | $29.88 | $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.
Destination
Kansas City, MO
Evening in Kansas City on Wednesday
Local time
7:18 PM
CDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
73°F
Mexico, MO
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
21 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
4h 4m 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 Moscow Mills, MO to Kansas City, MO covers 213.4 miles and takes about 4h 4m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 61 South, Avenue of the Saints, I 70 West. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 106.7 miles from Moscow Mills, MO. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $33.36 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.
This is a straightforward 4h 4m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Moscow Mills, MO to Kansas City, MO is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Moscow Mills, MO to Kansas City, MO does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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