How far is Clarence, MO from Liberty, MO?
The driving distance from Clarence, MO to Liberty, MO is about 106.9 miles (172.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 20m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 74.5 miles (119.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 41m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 20m.
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
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Clarence and Liberty.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Clarence and Liberty.
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Start on East Chestnut Street
23 m · 9 sec · East Chestnut Street
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Turn left onto South Shelby Street
1.3 km · 1 min · South Shelby Street
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Take the ramp left toward US 36 West, MO 110 West: Macon
1340 ft · 18 sec
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Merge slight left onto Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
10.8 mi · 12 min · Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 63: Macon, Kirksville
1054 ft · 30 sec
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Turn left onto North Missouri Street
59.5 mi · 1 hr 7 min · North Missouri Street
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Take the exit slight right toward MO WW: Downtown
860 ft · 30 sec
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Turn left onto East Broadway
2.5 mi · 4 min · East Broadway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
41 m · 3 sec
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Exit the roundabout
7.3 mi · 10 min
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Continue straight
1.3 km · 1 min
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Continue straight
1.2 mi · 2 min
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Keep slight left
8.1 mi · 11 min
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Take the ramp right toward US 54 West: Jefferson City
1074 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight left
5.9 mi · 6 min
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Turn left
5.2 mi · 13 min
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Turn left
4 mi · 10 min
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Turn right onto County Road 471
119 m · 19 sec · County Road 471
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Turn right onto County Road 440
66 m · 9 sec · County Road 440
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · County Road 440
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Clarence and Liberty.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
North Missouri Street
Turn left onto North Missouri Street
59.5 mi · 01h 07m
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 leaving Clarence and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Liberty.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Clarence to Liberty?
The road trip is about 106.9 miles (172.1 km) and usually takes 02h 20m 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?
Sturgeon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 53.5 miles from Clarence and 53.5 miles from Liberty.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 74.5 miles (119.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 32.4 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 1:48 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.03 one way or $30.05 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Clarence and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Liberty.
Stop Ideas Near Sturgeon
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 Sturgeon.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Clarence and Liberty. Straight-line distance: 74.48 mi (119.87 km).
#1 Clarence
City in Shelby County, Missouri
| Population | 752 |
| Coordinates | 39.7419800, -92.2585200 |
| Altitude | 250 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Liberty
City in Missouri, United States
| Population | 32,418 |
| Coordinates | 38.6892100, -91.9593500 |
| Altitude | 197 |
| Country | United States |
End: Liberty (-91.95935, 38.68921)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 172 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 33m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 40m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 08m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 46m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 31m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 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 | $3.98 | $15.03 | $30.05 |
| Mid-grade | $4.34 | $16.41 | $32.82 |
| Premium | $4.71 | $17.79 | $35.58 |
| Diesel | $5.99 | $22.63 | $45.27 |
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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