How far is Billings, MO from Kansas City, MO?
The driving distance from Billings, MO to Kansas City, MO is about 183.2 miles (294.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 58m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 151.1 miles (243.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 57m 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 58m.
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 Saint Clair County, Missouri, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Billings and Kansas City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Billings and Kansas City.
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Start on the route
43 m · 13 sec
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Turn right onto Northwest Jefferson Avenue
61 m · 5 sec · Northwest Jefferson Avenue
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Turn right onto Northeast Elm Street
8.9 mi · 13 min · Northeast Elm Street
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Turn left
3.9 mi · 6 min
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Take the ramp right toward I 44 East: Springfield
1127 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left onto Congressman Mel Hancock Freeway
7.2 mi · 8 min · Congressman Mel Hancock Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward MO 13: Bolivar
801 ft · 17 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on MO 13 North: Bolivar
57 m · 6 sec
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Continue on North Kansas Expressway
87.3 mi · 1 hr 43 min · North Kansas Expressway
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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 Billings and Kansas City.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
North Kansas Expressway
Continue on North Kansas Expressway
87.3 mi · 01h 43m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Billings and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms near Kansas City.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Billings to Kansas City?
The road trip is about 183.2 miles (294.9 km) and usually takes 02h 58m 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?
Lowry City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 91.2 miles from Billings and 92.1 miles from Kansas City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 151.1 miles (243.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 32.1 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 12:32 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.36 one way or $48.72 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 57.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Billings and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms near Kansas City.
Stop Ideas Near Lowry City
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Billings and Kansas City. Straight-line distance: 151.1 mi (243.17 km).
#1 Billings
City in Missouri, USA
| Population | 1,115 |
| Coordinates | 37.0675500, -93.5521400 |
| Altitude | 417 |
| 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: 295 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 06m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 34m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 39m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 03m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 37m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 17m |
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 | $24.36 | $48.72 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $27.47 | $54.95 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $30.06 | $60.13 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $34.26 | $68.53 |
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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