How far is Fayette, MO from Kansas City, MO?
The driving distance from Fayette, MO to Kansas City, MO is about 117.1 miles (188.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 00m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 101.6 miles (163.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 01m 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 00m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Lafayette County, Missouri, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fayette and Kansas City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fayette and Kansas City.
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Start on North Church Street
19 m · 4 sec · North Church Street
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Turn right onto West Morrison Street
1656 ft · 46 sec · West Morrison Street
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Turn right
35 m · 9 sec
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Turn sharp left onto North Cleveland Street
10.5 mi · 16 min · North Cleveland Street
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Turn right
3.6 mi · 7 min
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Turn slight right
39 m · 5 sec
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Turn slight right onto East Ashley Road
3 mi · 6 min · East Ashley Road
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Turn slight right onto I 70 West, US 40 West: Kansas City
84.9 mi · 1 hr 31 min
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Continue on Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
2.7 mi · 3 min · Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
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Continue on Clifton J. Scott Memorial Highway
1.8 mi · 2 min · Clifton J. Scott Memorial Highway
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Continue on Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
2.9 mi · 3 min · Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
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Continue on George Brett Super Highway
6.8 mi · 9 min · George Brett Super Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on I 670 West, I 70 Alternate, I 35 South: Topeka, Wichita
1120 ft · 21 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward 13th Street, Downtown
905 ft · 24 sec
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Continue on East 13th Street
1313 ft · 35 sec · East 13th Street
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Turn right onto Oak Street
139 m · 13 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 Fayette 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 70 West
Turn slight right onto I 70 West, US 40 West: Kansas City
84.9 mi · 01h 31m
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.
Sunny leaving Fayette and 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 Fayette to Kansas City?
The road trip is about 117.1 miles (188.5 km) and usually takes 02h 00m 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?
Concordia is a useful midpoint, sitting about 58.5 miles from Fayette and 58.7 miles from Kansas City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 101.6 miles (163.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.5 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 2:28 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.57 one way or $31.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 36.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Fayette and Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Kansas City.
Stop Ideas Near Concordia
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 Concordia.
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Lee's Summit
Independence
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fayette and Kansas City. Straight-line distance: 101.61 mi (163.53 km).
#1 Fayette
City in Howard County, Missouri
| Population | 2,682 |
| Coordinates | 39.1458700, -92.6837900 |
| Altitude | 214 |
| 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: 189 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 54m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 55m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 20m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 57m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 40m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 27m |
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 | $15.57 | $31.15 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $17.56 | $35.13 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $19.22 | $38.44 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $21.91 | $43.81 |
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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