How far is Hannibal, MO from Kansas City, MO?
The driving distance from Hannibal, MO to Kansas City, MO is about 210.1 miles (338.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 15m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 177 miles (284.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 30m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 15m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Hannibal and Kansas City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hannibal and Kansas City.
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Start on the route
17 m · 6 sec
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Turn right onto Broadway
550 ft · 20 sec · Broadway
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Turn left onto North 3rd Street
1532 ft · 52 sec · North 3rd Street
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Continue on Mark Twain Avenue
1.1 km · 1 min · Mark Twain Avenue
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Continue on Harrison Hill Road
1101 ft · 37 sec · Harrison Hill Road
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Take the ramp left toward I 72 West, US 36 West, MO 110 West: Monroe City
1080 ft · 26 sec
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Merge slight left onto V.F.W. Memorial Highway
8.3 mi · 10 min · V.F.W. Memorial Highway
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Continue on Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
148.8 mi · 2 hr 52 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 Hannibal 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.
Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
Continue on Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
149 mi · 02h 52m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Hannibal and Mostly Sunny near Kansas City.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Hannibal to Kansas City?
The road trip is about 210.1 miles (338.2 km) and usually takes 03h 15m 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?
Meadville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 104.8 miles from Hannibal and 105.3 miles from Kansas City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 177 miles (284.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 33.1 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 10:30 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.98 one way or $55.96 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 65.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Hannibal and Mostly Sunny near Kansas City.
Stop Ideas Near Meadville
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 Meadville.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hannibal and Kansas City. Straight-line distance: 176.97 mi (284.81 km).
#1 Hannibal
City in Missouri, USA
| Population | 17,246 |
| Coordinates | 39.7083800, -91.3584800 |
| Altitude | 153 |
| 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: 338 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 00m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 15m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 12m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 30m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 00m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 37m |
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 | $27.98 | $55.96 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $31.56 | $63.11 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $34.53 | $69.07 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $39.36 | $78.71 |
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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