How far is Centerview, MO from Knob Noster, MO?

The driving distance from Centerview, MO to Knob Noster, MO is about 18.5 miles (29.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 24m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 15.5 miles (25 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 48m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
18.51 mi
00h 24m
Flight
15.52 mi
24.98 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
15.52 mi
Kilometers
24.98 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
18.51 mi
Kilometers
29.79 km
Drive Time
00h 24m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 24m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Knob Noster
Wed, May 13, 4:57 PM CDT
Return by in Centerview
Wed, May 13, 5:21 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Centerview
2026-05-13T16:32
Arrive Knob Noster
Wed, May 13, 4:57 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 24m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:24 AM to 7:24 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:42 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Centerview
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

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

Mid-route stop
Warrensburg
MO

City in Missouri

From Centerview
9.3 mi
00h 12m
To Knob Noster
9.3 mi
00h 12m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, May 13 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 9 mph N
Destination
80°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, May 13 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
3 to 8 mph NNW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Centerview and Knob Noster.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Centerview and Knob Noster.

  1. 1

    Start on South Main Street

    160 m · 29 sec · South Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto State Spur 58

    1362 ft · 43 sec · State Spur 58

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left

    2.4 mi · 4 min

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight right

    81 m · 7 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    15.4 mi · 18 min

  6. 6

    Turn right onto North State Street

    762 ft · 28 sec · North State Street

  7. 7

    Turn right onto West South Railroad Street

    103 m · 15 sec · West South Railroad Street

  8. 8

    Continue on West South Railroad Street

    107 m · 16 sec · West South Railroad Street

  9. 9

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Madison Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Centerview and Knob Noster.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
9 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
48.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Spur 58
15.7 mi · 85%
North State Street
0.14 mi · 1%
West South Railroad Street
0.13 mi · 1%
South Main Street
0.1 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

State Spur 58

Merge slight left

15.4 mi · 00h 18m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 24m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3 mi
15.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Warrensburg
00h 12m from Centerview
Leave By
7:42 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Centerview and Sunny near Knob Noster.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Centerview to Knob Noster?

The road trip is about 18.5 miles (29.8 km) and usually takes 00h 24m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Warrensburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.3 miles from Centerview and 9.3 miles from Knob Noster.

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

The direct path is about 15.5 miles (25 km), while the road route adds roughly 3 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:42 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.45 one way or $4.90 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Centerview and Sunny near Knob Noster.

Stop Ideas Near Warrensburg

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Warrensburg, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Warrensburg

100 South Holden St.
RAIL

Sedalia

44 mi away
100 block of Main Street, through parking lot
RAIL

Lee's Summit

58 mi away
217 SW Main St.
RAIL

Independence

70 mi away
600 South Grand Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Centerview and Knob Noster. Straight-line distance: 15.52 mi (24.98 km).

Centerview

#1 Centerview

City in Johnson County, Missouri, United States

Population272
Coordinates38.7441800, -93.8452200
Altitude266
CountryUnited States
Knob Noster

#2 Knob Noster

City in Johnson County, Missouri, United States

Population2,799
Coordinates38.7666800, -93.5585500
Altitude245
CountryUnited States
Start: Centerview (-93.84522, 38.74418)
End: Knob Noster (-93.55855, 38.76668)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 30 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 37m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 27m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 22m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 18m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 15m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 13m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.65 gal
2.47 L · about $2.45
Round trip
$4.90
1.3 gal · 4.94 L
Estimated CO2
5.8 kg one way
Round trip: 11.6 kg / 26 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $2.45 $4.90
Mid-grade $4.25 $2.76 $5.53
Premium $4.65 $3.03 $6.05
Diesel $5.30 $3.45 $6.90

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 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Centerview and Knob Noster. The current time is 16:32:51.

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.