How far is Crocker, MO from Kansas City, MO?

The driving distance from Crocker, MO to Kansas City, MO is about 179.3 miles (288.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 16m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 148.3 miles (238.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 32m 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
179.35 mi
03h 16m
Flight
148.25 mi
238.58 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
148.25 mi
Kilometers
238.58 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
179.35 mi
Kilometers
288.64 km
Drive Time
03h 16m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 03h 16m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Kansas City
Sat, May 23, 9:14 PM CDT
Return by in Crocker
Sun, May 24, 12:30 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Crocker
2026-05-23T17:57
Arrive Kansas City
Sat, May 23, 9:14 PM CDT
Route Timing
03h 16m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:16 AM to 11:16 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
10:28 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Crocker
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
Sedalia
MO

City in Missouri

From Crocker
93.3 mi
01h 38m
To Kansas City
86.1 mi
01h 38m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Saturday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, May 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph W
Destination
77°F
Saturday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
6 mph NNE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Crocker and Kansas City.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    25.1 mi · 36 min

  2. 2

    Continue straight

    109 m · 12 sec

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left

    12 mi · 18 min

  4. 4

    Turn left onto West 17th Street

    530 ft · 15 sec · West 17th Street

  5. 5

    Continue on South Grand Avenue

    1.1 km · 2 min · South Grand Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn left onto West 4th Street

    15 mi · 19 min · West 4th Street

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    14.5 mi · 19 min

  8. 8

    Turn left

    16.3 mi · 21 min

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    8 mi · 12 min

  10. 10

    Turn right onto South Engineer Avenue

    2756 ft · 1 min · South Engineer Avenue

  11. 11

    Turn left onto West Saline Street

    1764 ft · 48 sec · West Saline Street

  12. 12

    Continue on East Pettis Street

    2233 ft · 1 min · East Pettis Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto North Ohio Avenue

    1.1 mi · 2 min · North Ohio Avenue

  14. 14

    Continue on MO 765

    576 ft · 12 sec · MO 765

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    16.1 mi · 19 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward I 70 West: Kansas City

    1351 ft · 46 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway

    8.8 mi · 9 min · U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway

  18. 18

    Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

    52.5 mi · 57 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  19. 19

    Continue on Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway

    2.7 mi · 3 min · Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway

  20. 20

    Continue on Clifton J. Scott Memorial Highway

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

  21. 21

    Continue on Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway

    2.9 mi · 3 min · Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway

  22. 22

    Continue on George Brett Super Highway

    6.8 mi · 9 min · George Brett Super Highway

  23. 23

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

    1120 ft · 21 sec

  24. 24

    Take the exit slight right toward 13th Street, Downtown

    905 ft · 24 sec

  25. 25

    Continue on East 13th Street

    1313 ft · 35 sec · East 13th Street

  26. 26

    Turn right onto Oak Street

    139 m · 13 sec · Oak Street

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Oak Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
27 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
52.5 mi · 29%
West 4th Street
37.4 mi · 21%
MO 765
16.2 mi · 9%
U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway
8.83 mi · 5%
George Brett Super Highway
6.79 mi · 4%
Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
5.56 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

52.5 mi · 00h 57m

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 16m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+31 mi
148.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sedalia
01h 38m from Crocker
Leave By
10:28 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Crocker and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Partly Sunny near Kansas City.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Crocker to Kansas City?

The road trip is about 179.3 miles (288.6 km) and usually takes 03h 16m 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?

Sedalia is a useful midpoint, sitting about 93.3 miles from Crocker and 86.1 miles from Kansas City.

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

The direct path is about 148.3 miles (238.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 31 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 10:28 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.87 one way or $47.74 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 56.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Crocker and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Partly Sunny near Kansas City.

Stop Ideas Near Sedalia

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

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

RAIL

Sedalia

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

Warrensburg

45 mi away
100 South Holden St.
RAIL

Jefferson City

93 mi away
101 Jefferson Street
RAIL

Lee's Summit

102 mi away
217 SW Main St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Crocker and Kansas City. Straight-line distance: 148.25 mi (238.58 km).

Crocker

#1 Crocker

City in Missouri

Population1,031
Coordinates37.9489300, -92.2637800
Altitude344
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: State Highway 17 (-92.263806, 37.94893)
End: Oak Street (-94.578571, 39.099732)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 289 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 58m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 29m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 35m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 59m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 33m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 14m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.33 gal
23.96 L · about $23.87
Round trip
$47.74
12.66 gal · 47.92 L
Estimated CO2
56.3 kg one way
Round trip: 112.5 kg / 248 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $23.87 $47.74
Mid-grade $4.25 $26.92 $53.84
Premium $4.65 $29.46 $58.92
Diesel $5.30 $33.57 $67.15

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Crocker and Kansas City. The current time is 17:57:49.

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.