How far is Chilhowee, MO from Knob Noster, MO?
The driving distance from Chilhowee, MO to Knob Noster, MO is about 27.7 miles (44.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 38m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 20.1 miles (32.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 17m 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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Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Chilhowee and Knob Noster.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Chilhowee and Knob Noster.
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Start on East Walnut Street
14 m · 7 sec · East Walnut Street
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Turn left onto Pennsylvania Avenue
1123 ft · 51 sec · Pennsylvania Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right
5.9 mi · 10 min
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Turn left
8.4 mi · 10 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward MO 13 North
39 m · 2 sec
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Exit the roundabout onto MO 13 North
3.9 mi · 5 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward MO 13 North
38 m · 2 sec
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Exit the roundabout onto MO 13 North
1.9 mi · 2 min
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Continue on US 50 East: Sedalia, Jefferson City
1643 ft · 45 sec
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Merge slight left
6.9 mi · 8 min
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Turn right onto North State Street
762 ft · 28 sec · North State Street
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Turn right onto West South Railroad Street
103 m · 15 sec · West South Railroad Street
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Continue on West South Railroad Street
107 m · 16 sec · West South Railroad Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Madison Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Chilhowee and Knob Noster.
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.
Longest stretch
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8.37 mi · 00h 10m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Clear leaving Chilhowee 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 Chilhowee to Knob Noster?
The road trip is about 27.7 miles (44.6 km) and usually takes 00h 38m 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 13.9 miles from Chilhowee and 13.9 miles from Knob Noster.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 20.1 miles (32.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.6 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 7:12 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.70 one way or $7.39 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Clear around Chilhowee and Sunny near Knob Noster.
Stop Ideas Near Warrensburg
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 Warrensburg.
Warrensburg
Sedalia
Lee's Summit
Independence
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Chilhowee and Knob Noster. Straight-line distance: 20.14 mi (32.41 km).
#1 Chilhowee
City in Johnson County, Missouri, United States
| Population | 322 |
| Coordinates | 38.5889000, -93.8543800 |
| Altitude | 281 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Knob Noster
City in Johnson County, Missouri, United States
| Population | 2,799 |
| Coordinates | 38.7666800, -93.5585500 |
| Altitude | 245 |
| Country | United States |
End: Knob Noster (-93.55855, 38.76668)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 45 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 55m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 20m |
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 | $3.70 | $7.39 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $4.17 | $8.34 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $4.56 | $9.12 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $5.20 | $10.40 |
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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