How far is Creve Coeur, MO from Kansas City, MO?

The driving distance from Creve Coeur, MO to Kansas City, MO is about 236.7 miles (380.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 33m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 225.6 miles (363 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 07m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
236.71 mi
03h 33m
Flight
225.56 mi
363 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
225.56 mi
Kilometers
363 km
Flight Time
00h 27m

Driving Distance

Road route
236.71 mi
Kilometers
380.95 km
Drive Time
03h 33m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 33m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Kansas City
Thu, May 7, 11:40 AM CDT
Return by in Creve Coeur
Thu, May 7, 3:14 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Creve Coeur
2026-05-07T08:06
Arrive Kansas City
Thu, May 7, 11:40 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 33m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:34 AM to 11:34 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:52 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Creve Coeur
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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.

Mid-route stop
Huntsdale
MO

Human settlement in Missouri, United States of America

From Creve Coeur
118.2 mi
01h 46m
To Kansas City
118.5 mi
01h 46m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
68°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, May 7 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
1 to 10 mph SW
Destination
70°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, May 7 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
6 to 15 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Creve Coeur and Kansas City.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Creve Coeur and Kansas City.

  1. 1

    Start on North Graeser Road

    2050 ft · 1 min · North Graeser Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Ladue Road

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Ladue Road

  3. 3

    Take the ramp left toward I 270 South

    950 ft · 14 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    1.1 km · 50 sec

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward I 64, US 40, US 61: Saint Louis, Wentzville

    840 ft · 18 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on I 64 West, US 40 West, US 61 North: Wentzville

    1052 ft · 23 sec

  7. 7

    Continue on I 64 West, US 40 West, US 61 North: Wentzville

    674 ft · 10 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Avenue of the Saints

    25.4 mi · 31 min · Avenue of the Saints

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight left toward I 70 West, US 40 West: Kansas City

    3047 ft · 1 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

    80.7 mi · 1 hr 35 min · Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

  11. 11

    Continue on Sheriff Roger I. Wilson Memorial Highway

    2 mi · 2 min · Sheriff Roger I. Wilson Memorial Highway

  12. 12

    Continue on Highway Patrol Sgt. Benjamin Booth Memorial Highway

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Highway Patrol Sgt. Benjamin Booth Memorial Highway

  13. 13

    Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

    1.8 mi · 2 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  14. 14

    Continue on U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway

    54.4 mi · 58 min · U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway

  15. 15

    Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

    52.5 mi · 57 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  16. 16

    Continue on Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway

    2.7 mi · 3 min · Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway

  17. 17

    Continue on Clifton J. Scott Memorial Highway

    1.8 mi · 2 min · Clifton J. Scott Memorial Highway

  18. 18

    Continue on Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway

    2.9 mi · 3 min · Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway

  19. 19

    Continue on George Brett Super Highway

    6.8 mi · 9 min · George Brett Super Highway

  20. 20

    Keep slight left to continue on I 670 West, I 70 Alternate, I 35 South: Topeka, Wichita

    1120 ft · 21 sec

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward 13th Street, Downtown

    905 ft · 24 sec

  22. 22

    Continue on East 13th Street

    1313 ft · 35 sec · East 13th Street

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Oak Street

    139 m · 13 sec · Oak Street

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Oak Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Creve Coeur and Kansas City.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
24 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
80.7 mi · 34%
U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway
54.4 mi · 23%
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
54.3 mi · 23%
Avenue of the Saints
25.4 mi · 11%
George Brett Super Highway
6.79 mi · 3%
Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
5.56 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

Merge slight left onto Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

80.7 mi · 01h 35m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 33m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.1 mi
225.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Huntsdale
01h 46m from Creve Coeur
Leave By
9:52 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Creve Coeur and Sunny near Kansas City.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Creve Coeur to Kansas City?

The road trip is about 236.7 miles (380.9 km) and usually takes 03h 33m in normal driving conditions.

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

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Huntsdale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 118.2 miles from Creve Coeur and 118.5 miles from Kansas City.

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

The direct path is about 225.6 miles (363 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.1 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:52 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.49 one way or $62.98 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 74.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Creve Coeur and Sunny near Kansas City.

Stop Ideas Near Huntsdale

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Huntsdale, 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 Huntsdale.

RAIL

Jefferson City

45 mi away
101 Jefferson Street
RAIL

Sedalia

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

Hermann

93 mi away
Wharf & Gutenberg Sts.
RAIL

Warrensburg

111 mi away
100 South Holden St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Creve Coeur and Kansas City. Straight-line distance: 225.56 mi (363 km).

Creve Coeur

#1 Creve Coeur

City in St.

Population18,624
Coordinates38.6608900, -90.4226200
Altitude184
CountryUnited States
Kansas City

#2 Kansas City

The third most populous city in Missouri and the center of the Kansas City metropolitan area.

Population495,327
Coordinates39.0997300, -94.5785700
Altitude274
CountryUnited States
Start: North Graeser Road (-90.422119, 38.660882)
End: Oak Street (-94.578571, 39.099732)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 381 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 53m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 55m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 44m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 56m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 22m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 57m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.35 gal
31.62 L · about $31.49
Round trip
$62.98
16.7 gal · 63.24 L
Estimated CO2
74.2 kg one way
Round trip: 148.4 kg / 327 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $31.49 $62.98
Mid-grade $4.25 $35.51 $71.03
Premium $4.65 $38.86 $77.72
Diesel $5.30 $44.29 $88.58

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 07, 2026

There is no time difference between Creve Coeur and Kansas City. The current time is 08:06:17.

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.