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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Halfway Point
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City in Johnson County, Missouri, United States
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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.
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Start on South Market Street
20 m · 8 sec · South Market Street
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Turn left onto West 6th Street
703 ft · 33 sec · West 6th Street
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Turn right onto South Pine Street
1043 ft · 30 sec · South Pine Street
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Continue on East 10th Street
12.9 mi · 23 min · East 10th Street
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Take the ramp slight right
81 m · 7 sec
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Merge slight left
15.4 mi · 18 min
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Turn right onto North State Street
762 ft · 28 sec · North State Street
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Turn right onto West South Railroad Street
103 m · 15 sec · West South Railroad Street
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Continue on West South Railroad Street
107 m · 16 sec · West South Railroad Street
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Holden and Knob Noster. Straight-line distance: 23.61 mi (37.99 km).
#1 Holden
Place in Missouri
| Population | 2,234 |
| Coordinates | 38.7141800, -93.9913300 |
| Altitude | 260 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Knob Noster
City in Johnson County, Missouri, United States
| Population | 2,799 |
| Coordinates | 38.7666800, -93.5585500 |
| Altitude | 245 |
| Country | United States |
End: Knob Noster (-93.55855, 38.76668)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 47 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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