How far is Ash Grove, MO from Kansas City, MO?
The driving distance from Ash Grove, MO to Kansas City, MO is about 158.3 miles (254.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 40m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 134.6 miles (216.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 21m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 40m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in Missouri, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Ash Grove and Kansas City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ash Grove and Kansas City.
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Start on West Main Street
30 m · 10 sec · West Main Street
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Turn left onto Calhoun Avenue
1.3 km · 2 min · Calhoun Avenue
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Continue straight
6 mi · 10 min
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Keep slight right
1.5 mi · 3 min
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Turn left onto North Washington Street
7 mi · 12 min · North Washington Street
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Turn slight right
10.2 mi · 18 min
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At the end of the road, turn left
2042 ft · 35 sec
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Turn slight right onto Front Street
86 m · 6 sec · Front Street
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Turn slight right onto South Poplar Street
2447 ft · 49 sec · South Poplar Street
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Continue on Front Street
9.3 mi · 16 min · Front Street
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Turn right
1106 ft · 17 sec
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Take the exit slight left
103 m · 10 sec
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Merge slight right
48 mi · 58 min
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Continue straight
35.9 mi · 39 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 49 North, US 71 North, MO 7 North: Kansas City
37.9 mi · 46 min
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Take the exit slight right toward 11th Street, Downtown
1637 ft · 26 sec
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Turn straight onto East 11th Street
1731 ft · 1 min · East 11th Street
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Turn left onto Oak Street
141 m · 15 sec · Oak Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Oak Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Ash Grove and Kansas City.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Front Street
Merge slight right
48 mi · 00h 58m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Clear leaving Ash Grove 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 Ash Grove to Kansas City?
The road trip is about 158.3 miles (254.8 km) and usually takes 02h 40m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Clinton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 79.3 miles from Ash Grove and 79 miles from Kansas City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 134.6 miles (216.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.7 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:08 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.08 one way or $42.16 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 49.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Clear around Ash Grove and Sunny near Kansas City.
Stop Ideas Near Clinton
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Clinton.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Ash Grove and Kansas City. Straight-line distance: 134.57 mi (216.57 km).
#1 Ash Grove
City in Missouri
| Population | 1,443 |
| Coordinates | 37.3153300, -93.5852000 |
| Altitude | 319 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Kansas City
The third most populous city in Missouri and the center of the Kansas City metropolitan area.
| Population | 495,327 |
| Coordinates | 39.0997300, -94.5785700 |
| Altitude | 274 |
| Country | United States |
End: Oak Street (-94.578571, 39.099732)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 255 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 16m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 57m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 09m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 38m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 15m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 58m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $21.08 | $42.16 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $23.77 | $47.55 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $26.02 | $52.03 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $29.65 | $59.30 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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