How far is Canton, MO from Kansas City, MO?
The driving distance from Canton, MO to Kansas City, MO is about 232.5 miles (374.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 43m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 177.7 miles (286 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 27m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 43m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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 Linn County, Missouri
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Canton and Kansas City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Canton and Kansas City.
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Start on Washington Street
12 m · 4 sec · Washington Street
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Turn right onto South 4th Street
1689 ft · 39 sec · South 4th Street
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Turn left onto White Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · White Street
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Take the ramp left
1030 ft · 25 sec
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Merge slight left onto Avenue of the Saints
27.2 mi · 32 min · Avenue of the Saints
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Turn straight onto US 24 West: Monroe City
3.3 mi · 4 min
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Take the ramp right toward US 24 West, US 36 West: Monroe City
1791 ft · 24 sec
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Merge slight left onto V.F.W. Memorial Highway
2663 ft · 35 sec · V.F.W. Memorial Highway
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Continue on Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
148.8 mi · 2 hr 52 min · Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
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Turn left onto I 35 South, MO 110 West: Kansas City
50.5 mi · 57 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 70 East, US 40 East, US 71 South: Saint Louis, Joplin
1742 ft · 33 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward Downtown
745 ft · 20 sec
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Turn slight right onto East 11th Street
1356 ft · 52 sec · 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 Canton 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.
Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
Continue on Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
149 mi · 02h 52m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Canton and Mostly Sunny near Kansas City.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Canton to Kansas City?
The road trip is about 232.5 miles (374.2 km) and usually takes 03h 43m 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?
Brookfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 116.5 miles from Canton and 116.1 miles from Kansas City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 177.7 miles (286 km), while the road route adds roughly 54.8 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 9:32 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.96 one way or $61.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 73 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Canton and Mostly Sunny near Kansas City.
Stop Ideas Near Brookfield
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 Brookfield.
La Plata
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Canton and Kansas City. Straight-line distance: 177.72 mi (286.02 km).
#1 Canton
City in Lewis County, Missouri, United States
| Population | 2,314 |
| Coordinates | 40.1295000, -91.5185200 |
| Altitude | 182 |
| 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: 374 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 44m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 48m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 39m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 52m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 19m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 54m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.77 | $30.96 | $61.92 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $34.92 | $69.83 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $38.21 | $76.42 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $43.55 | $87.09 |
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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