How far is Hollister, MO from Kansas City, MO?
The driving distance from Hollister, MO to Kansas City, MO is about 213.9 miles (344.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 25m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 186.7 miles (300.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 50m 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.
Flight Distance
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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 25m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Hollister and Kansas City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hollister and Kansas City.
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Start on Old Mill Road
120 m · 23 sec · Old Mill Road
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Turn left onto Esplanade Drive
118 m · 24 sec · Esplanade Drive
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Turn left onto South Business 65
1.2 mi · 3 min · South Business 65
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward US 65 Business, MO 76 West: Branson
114 m · 7 sec
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Exit the roundabout onto US 65 Business, MO 76 West: Branson
1.2 km · 2 min
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Continue on Veterans Boulevard
1889 ft · 46 sec · Veterans Boulevard
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Continue on Veterans Boulevard
46 m · 4 sec · Veterans Boulevard
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Branson Landing Boulevard
88 m · 8 sec · Branson Landing Boulevard
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Exit the roundabout onto Branson Landing Boulevard
2409 ft · 58 sec · Branson Landing Boulevard
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Take the ramp straight toward US 65 North: Springfield
1192 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight left onto American Legion Memorial Highway
7.7 mi · 9 min · American Legion Memorial Highway
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Continue on US Highway 65
12 mi · 14 min · US Highway 65
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Continue on American Legion Memorial Highway
10.9 mi · 13 min · American Legion Memorial Highway
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Continue on Schoolcraft Freeway
10.7 mi · 13 min · Schoolcraft Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 44 West: Joplin
1.3 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Payne Stewart Highway
4.1 mi · 5 min · Payne Stewart Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward MO 13: Bolivar
596 ft · 15 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on MO 13: Bolivar
46 m · 4 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on MO 13 North: Bolivar
64 m · 7 sec
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Merge slight left onto North Kansas Expressway
87.2 mi · 1 hr 43 min · North Kansas Expressway
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Continue straight
35.9 mi · 39 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 49 North, US 71 North, MO 7 North: Kansas City
37.9 mi · 46 min
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Take the exit slight right toward 11th Street, Downtown
1637 ft · 26 sec
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Turn straight onto East 11th Street
1731 ft · 1 min · 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 Hollister 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.
North Kansas Expressway
Merge slight left onto North Kansas Expressway
87.2 mi · 01h 43m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Hollister and 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 Hollister to Kansas City?
The road trip is about 213.9 miles (344.2 km) and usually takes 03h 25m 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?
Vista is a useful midpoint, sitting about 105.8 miles from Hollister and 108.1 miles from Kansas City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 186.7 miles (300.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.2 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 10:10 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.47 one way or $56.94 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 67.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Hollister and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Kansas City.
Stop Ideas Near Vista
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 Vista.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hollister and Kansas City. Straight-line distance: 186.69 mi (300.45 km).
#1 Hollister
City in Missouri
| Population | 4,607 |
| Coordinates | 36.6211700, -93.2154600 |
| Altitude | 220 |
| 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: 344 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 07m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 20m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 16m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 33m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 03m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 40m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.77 | $28.47 | $56.94 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $32.11 | $64.22 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $35.14 | $70.28 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $40.05 | $80.09 |
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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