How far is Carl Junction, MO from Kansas City, MO?
The driving distance from Carl Junction, MO to Kansas City, MO is about 148.7 miles (239.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 25m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 132.8 miles (213.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 50m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 25m.
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Halfway Point
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City in Missouri, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Carl Junction and Kansas City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Carl Junction and Kansas City.
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Start on West Pennell Street
1.3 mi · 3 min · West Pennell Street
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Turn left
2.1 mi · 3 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
53 m · 2 sec
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Exit the roundabout
9.9 mi · 14 min
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Continue straight
4.9 mi · 6 min
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Turn right
7.7 mi · 11 min
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Turn left onto Parkview Drive
57.5 mi · 1 hr 5 min · Parkview Drive
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Continue straight
62.7 mi · 1 hr 8 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 670 West, I 70 West, I 70 East: Topeka, Saint Louis, Broadway
114 m · 7 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 70 East: Saint Louis, Broadway
60 m · 4 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Broadway
591 ft · 16 sec
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Continue on Truman Road
2232 ft · 53 sec · Truman Road
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Continue on Truman Road South Drive
581 ft · 21 sec · Truman Road South Drive
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Turn left onto Oak Street
1512 ft · 47 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 Carl Junction 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.
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Continue straight
62.7 mi · 01h 08m
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 Carl Junction and Chance 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 Carl Junction to Kansas City?
The road trip is about 148.7 miles (239.3 km) and usually takes 02h 25m 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?
Hume is a useful midpoint, sitting about 73.7 miles from Carl Junction and 75 miles from Kansas City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 132.8 miles (213.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.9 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 1:40 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.80 one way or $39.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 46.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Carl Junction and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Kansas City.
Stop Ideas Near Hume
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 Hume.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Carl Junction and Kansas City. Straight-line distance: 132.87 mi (213.83 km).
#1 Carl Junction
City in Jasper County, Missouri, United States
| Population | 8,430 |
| Coordinates | 37.1767200, -94.5655100 |
| Altitude | 273 |
| 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: 239 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 57m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 43m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 58m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 28m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 07m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 51m |
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 | $19.80 | $39.60 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $22.33 | $44.66 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $24.43 | $48.87 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $27.85 | $55.69 |
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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