How far is Holden, MO from Knob Noster, MO?

The driving distance from Holden, MO to Knob Noster, MO is about 29 miles (46.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 42m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 23.6 miles (38 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 25m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
28.93 mi
00h 42m
Flight
23.61 mi
37.99 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
23.61 mi
Kilometers
37.99 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
28.93 mi
Kilometers
46.56 km
Drive Time
00h 42m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 42m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Knob Noster
Thu, Apr 23, 10:33 AM CDT
Return by in Holden
Thu, Apr 23, 11:16 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Holden
2026-04-23T09:50
Arrive Knob Noster
Thu, Apr 23, 10:33 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 42m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:43 AM to 7:43 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:04 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Holden
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Centerview
MO

City in Johnson County, Missouri, United States

From Holden
14.4 mi
00h 21m
To Knob Noster
14.5 mi
00h 21m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Thursday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
13 to 22 mph S
Destination
78°F
Thursday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 21 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Holden and Knob Noster.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Holden and Knob Noster.

  1. 1

    Start on South Market Street

    20 m · 8 sec · South Market Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto West 6th Street

    703 ft · 33 sec · West 6th Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto South Pine Street

    1043 ft · 30 sec · South Pine Street

  4. 4

    Continue on East 10th Street

    12.9 mi · 23 min · East 10th Street

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right

    81 m · 7 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    15.4 mi · 18 min

  7. 7

    Turn right onto North State Street

    762 ft · 28 sec · North State Street

  8. 8

    Turn right onto West South Railroad Street

    103 m · 15 sec · West South Railroad Street

  9. 9

    Continue on West South Railroad Street

    107 m · 16 sec · West South Railroad Street

  10. 10

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Madison Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Holden and Knob Noster.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
10 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
34.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
East 10th Street
28.3 mi · 98%
South Pine Street
0.2 mi · 1%
North State Street
0.14 mi
West 6th Street
0.13 mi
West South Railroad Street
0.13 mi
South Market Street
0.01 mi
Longest Stretch

East 10th Street

Merge slight left

15.4 mi · 00h 18m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 42m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.4 mi
23.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Centerview
00h 21m from Holden
Leave By
7:04 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Holden and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Knob Noster.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Holden to Knob Noster?

The road trip is about 29 miles (46.6 km) and usually takes 00h 42m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Centerview is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.4 miles from Holden and 14.5 miles from Knob Noster.

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

The direct path is about 23.6 miles (38 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.4 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:04 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.85 one way or $7.69 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Holden and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Knob Noster.

Stop Ideas Near Centerview

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

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

RAIL

Warrensburg

9 mi away
100 South Holden St.
RAIL

Lee's Summit

50 mi away
217 SW Main St.
RAIL

Sedalia

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

Independence

63 mi away
600 South Grand Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Holden and Knob Noster. Straight-line distance: 23.61 mi (37.99 km).

Holden

#1 Holden

Place in Missouri

Population2,234
Coordinates38.7141800, -93.9913300
Altitude260
CountryUnited States
Knob Noster

#2 Knob Noster

City in Johnson County, Missouri, United States

Population2,799
Coordinates38.7666800, -93.5585500
Altitude245
CountryUnited States
Start: Holden (-93.99133, 38.71418)
End: Knob Noster (-93.55855, 38.76668)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 47 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 57m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 43m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 34m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 28m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 24m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 21m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.02 gal
3.86 L · about $3.85
Round trip
$7.69
2.04 gal · 7.72 L
Estimated CO2
9.1 kg one way
Round trip: 18.1 kg / 40 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $3.85 $7.69
Mid-grade $4.25 $4.34 $8.68
Premium $4.65 $4.75 $9.49
Diesel $5.30 $5.41 $10.82

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 · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Holden and Knob Noster. The current time is 09:50:45.

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.