How far is Advance, MO from Kansas City, MO?

The driving distance from Advance, MO to Kansas City, MO is about 373.3 miles (600.8 km), with a travel time of about 05h 48m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 288.8 miles (464.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 37m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
373.33 mi
05h 48m
Flight
288.82 mi
464.81 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
288.82 mi
Kilometers
464.81 km
Flight Time
00h 34m

Driving Distance

Road route
373.33 mi
Kilometers
600.82 km
Drive Time
05h 48m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 05h 48m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Kansas City
Thu, May 7, 7:34 PM CDT
Return by in Advance
Fri, May 8, 1:23 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Advance
2026-05-07T13:46
Arrive Kansas City
Thu, May 7, 7:34 PM CDT
Route Timing
05h 48m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:49 AM to 1:49 PM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
5:22 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Advance
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Pendleton
MO

Village in Missouri, USA

From Advance
186.5 mi
02h 54m
To Kansas City
186.9 mi
02h 54m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
43°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Thu, May 7 12:00 AM CDT
Wind
3 mph N
Destination
70°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, May 7 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
6 to 15 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Advance and Kansas City.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Advance and Kansas City.

  1. 1

    Start on Oak Street

    65 m · 11 sec · Oak Street

  2. 2

    Turn left

    1753 ft · 34 sec

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left

    15.8 mi · 24 min

  4. 4

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Interstate 55

    60 m · 4 sec

  5. 5

    Exit the roundabout onto Interstate 55

    5.7 mi · 8 min

  6. 6

    Take the ramp left toward I 55 North, US 61 North: Cape Girardeau

    1122 ft · 28 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    1.4 mi · 1 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight left

    101.5 mi · 1 hr 49 min

  9. 9

    Continue on Rosa Parks Highway

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Rosa Parks Highway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 270 West, I 255 East: Kansas City, Chicago

    1279 ft · 27 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on I 270 West: Kansas City

    118 m · 8 sec

  12. 12

    Continue on I 270 West

    1.2 km · 1 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    11.5 mi · 14 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward I 64, US 40, US 61: Wentzville, Saint Louis

    705 ft · 17 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on I 64 West, US 40 West, US 61 North: Wentzville

    2009 ft · 49 sec

  16. 16

    Continue on I 64 West, US 40 West, US 61 North: Wentzville

    674 ft · 10 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto Avenue of the Saints

    25.4 mi · 31 min · Avenue of the Saints

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight left toward I 70 West, US 40 West: Kansas City

    3047 ft · 1 min

  19. 19

    Merge slight left onto Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

    80.7 mi · 1 hr 35 min · Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

  20. 20

    Continue on Sheriff Roger I. Wilson Memorial Highway

    2 mi · 2 min · Sheriff Roger I. Wilson Memorial Highway

  21. 21

    Continue on Highway Patrol Sgt. Benjamin Booth Memorial Highway

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Highway Patrol Sgt. Benjamin Booth Memorial Highway

  22. 22

    Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

    1.8 mi · 2 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  23. 23

    Continue on U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway

    54.4 mi · 58 min · U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway

  24. 24

    Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

    52.5 mi · 57 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  25. 25

    Continue on Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway

    2.7 mi · 3 min · Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway

  26. 26

    Continue on Clifton J. Scott Memorial Highway

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

  27. 27

    Continue on Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway

    2.9 mi · 3 min · Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway

  28. 28

    Continue on George Brett Super Highway

    6.8 mi · 9 min · George Brett Super Highway

  29. 29

    Keep slight left to continue on I 670 West, I 70 Alternate, I 35 South: Topeka, Wichita

    1120 ft · 21 sec

  30. 30

    Take the exit slight right toward 13th Street, Downtown

    905 ft · 24 sec

  31. 31

    Continue on East 13th Street

    1313 ft · 35 sec · East 13th Street

  32. 32

    Turn right onto Oak Street

    139 m · 13 sec · Oak Street

  33. 33

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Oak Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Advance and Kansas City.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
33 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
4 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 55 North
103 mi · 28%
Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
80.7 mi · 22%
U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway
54.4 mi · 15%
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
54.3 mi · 15%
Avenue of the Saints
25.4 mi · 7%
I 270 West
12.5 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

I 55 North

Keep slight left

102 mi · 01h 49m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
05h 48m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+84.5 mi
288.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Pendleton
02h 54m from Advance
Leave By
5:22 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Clear leaving Advance and Sunny near Kansas City.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Advance to Kansas City?

The road trip is about 373.3 miles (600.8 km) and usually takes 05h 48m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Pendleton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 186.5 miles from Advance and 186.9 miles from Kansas City.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 288.8 miles (464.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 84.5 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 5:22 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $49.66 one way or $99.33 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 117 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around Advance and Sunny near Kansas City.

Stop Ideas Near Pendleton

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Pendleton and the surrounding midpoint area.
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Practical stop 3.7 mi away

Warrenton City Animal Control

Warrenton , MO
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Warrenton City Hall
Meeting point 4.1 mi away

Warrenton City Hall

Warrenton , MO
200 W Booneslick Rd, Warrenton, MO 63383
Rating 2.7/5 7 reviews City Hall,City government office

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Pendleton.

RAIL

Hermann

22 mi away
Wharf & Gutenberg Sts.
RAIL

Washington

35 mi away
301 West Front St.
RAIL

Kirkwood

77 mi away
110 West Argonne Dr.
RAIL

Jefferson City

86 mi away
101 Jefferson Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Advance and Kansas City. Straight-line distance: 288.82 mi (464.81 km).

Advance

#1 Advance

City in Stoddard County, Missouri, United States

Population1,331
Coordinates37.1045500, -89.9095300
Altitude110
CountryUnited States
Kansas City

#2 Kansas City

The third most populous city in Missouri and the center of the Kansas City metropolitan area.

Population495,327
Coordinates39.0997300, -94.5785700
Altitude274
CountryUnited States
Start: Oak Street (-89.909421, 37.104549)
End: Oak Street (-94.578571, 39.099732)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 601 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)12h 26m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)09h 20m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)07h 27m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)06h 13m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 20m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 39m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
13.17 gal
49.87 L · about $49.66
Round trip
$99.33
26.34 gal · 99.74 L
Estimated CO2
117 kg one way
Round trip: 234.1 kg / 516 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $49.66 $99.33
Mid-grade $4.25 $56.01 $112.02
Premium $4.65 $61.29 $122.59
Diesel $5.30 $69.85 $139.71

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Missouri · May 07, 2026

There is no time difference between Advance and Kansas City. The current time is 13:46:09.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.