How far is Imperial, MO from Kansas City, MO?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Imperial and Kansas City is 231.9 miles (373.2 km).
Flight distance from Imperial, MO to Kansas City, MO is 231.9 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 30 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 28 minutes to travel from Imperial to Kansas City with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Imperial, Missouri to Kansas City, Missouri is: 256.83 miles (413.33 km) by car.
Driving from Imperial to Kansas City will take approximately 03 hours 58 minutes.
#1 Imperial
| Population | |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 38°22'11"N 90°22'42"W |
| Latitude | 38.3697800 |
| Longitude | -90.3784500 |
| Altitude | 135 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Kansas City
The third most populous city in Missouri and the center of the Kansas City metropolitan area. It is located on the Missouri River in western Missouri. Kansas City is known for its barbecue, its jazz music, and its many attractions, such as the Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art and the Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts.
| Population | 495327 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 39°5'59"N 94°34'43"W |
| Latitude | 39.0997300 |
| Longitude | -94.5785700 |
| Altitude | 274 |
| Country | United States |
Ending point in Kansas City: Oak Street (-94.578571,39.099732)
Estimated Travel Time Between Imperial and Kansas City
The distance between Imperial and Kansas City is 413 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 04 hours 35 minutes if you drive your car at an average speed of 90 kilometers / hour. For different choices, please review the avg. speed travel time table on the below.
There is no time difference between Imperial and Kansas City. The current time is 00:52:50.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08 hours 33 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06 hours 25 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05 hours 08 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04 hours 16 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03 hours 40 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 03 hours 25 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 03 hours 12 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 34.31 liters (9.06 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Imperial and Kansas City.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Imperial to Kansas City is $29.05 (diesel $40.11).
Missouri gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.21 | $3.54 | $3.86 | $4.43 |
| Total | $29.05 | $32.05 | $34.98 | $40.11 |
Take a look at our Gas Cost Calculator feature. It will figure out how much it will cost to drive this particular distance.
The average gas price (in Missouri ) per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $3.205 (Diesel $4.426) /gallon. Last changed prices on December 28, 2025.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Imperial and Kansas City (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
Distance to Other Cities
Driving distance from Castle Point, MO to Imperial 34.91 miles (56 km)
Driving distance from East Independence, MO to Imperial 248.54 miles (400 km)
