How far is Chillicothe, MO from Kansas City, MO?
The driving distance from Chillicothe, MO to Kansas City, MO is about 90.1 miles (145 km), with a travel time of about 01h 29m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 72.8 miles (117.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 59m 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 01h 29m.
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.
Village in Missouri
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Chillicothe and Kansas City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Chillicothe and Kansas City.
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Start on Locust Street
16 m · 4 sec · Locust Street
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Turn right onto West Calhoun Street
98 m · 18 sec · West Calhoun Street
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Turn left onto North Washington Street
1.5 mi · 4 min · North Washington Street
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Take the ramp right toward US 36 West, MO 110 West: Hamilton
957 ft · 13 sec
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Merge slight left onto Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
37 mi · 43 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 Chillicothe 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.
I 35 South
Turn left onto I 35 South, MO 110 West: Kansas City
50.5 mi · 00h 57m
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.
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Chillicothe and Mostly Sunny then Slight 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 Chillicothe to Kansas City?
The road trip is about 90.1 miles (145 km) and usually takes 01h 29m 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?
Turney is a useful midpoint, sitting about 45 miles from Chillicothe and 45.1 miles from Kansas City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 72.8 miles (117.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.3 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:30 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.99 one way or $23.98 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 28.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Chillicothe and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Kansas City.
Stop Ideas Near Turney
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 Turney.
Independence
Union Station
Lee's Summit
Lawrence
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Chillicothe and Kansas City. Straight-line distance: 72.85 mi (117.24 km).
#1 Chillicothe
City in Missouri
| Population | 8,915 |
| Coordinates | 39.7952900, -93.5524400 |
| Altitude | 243 |
| 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: 145 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 00m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 15m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 48m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 30m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 17m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 07m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.77 | $11.99 | $23.98 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $13.52 | $27.05 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $14.80 | $29.60 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $16.87 | $33.73 |
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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