How far is Kansas City, MO from Brookfield, MO?

The driving distance from Kansas City, MO to Brookfield, MO is about 114.1 miles (183.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 13m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 93.2 miles (150 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 26m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
114.12 mi
02h 13m
Flight
93.21 mi
150 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
93.21 mi
Kilometers
150 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
114.12 mi
Kilometers
183.66 km
Drive Time
02h 13m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 13m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Brookfield
Tue, May 12, 10:27 PM CDT
Return by in Kansas City
Wed, May 13, 12:40 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Kansas City
2026-05-12T20:14
Arrive Brookfield
Tue, May 12, 10:27 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 13m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:13 AM to 12:13 PM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
2:04 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Kansas City
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

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

Mid-route stop
Kidder
MO

City in Caldwell County, Missouri, United States

From Kansas City
57 mi
01h 06m
To Brookfield
57.1 mi
01h 06m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
87°F
Tuesday

Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 14 mph SW
Destination
57°F
Overnight

Clear

Starts
Tue, May 12 4:00 AM CDT
Wind
9 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Kansas City and Brookfield.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Kansas City and Brookfield.

  1. 1

    Start on Oak Street

    6 m · 5 sec · Oak Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East 12th Street

    2100 ft · 1 min · East 12th Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Harrison Street

    133 m · 16 sec · Harrison Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto East 11th Street

    64 m · 5 sec · East 11th Street

  5. 5

    Take the ramp right toward I 70 West, US 24 West, US 40 West, I 29 North, I 35 North, US 71 North

    139 m · 11 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto George Brett Super Highway

    1157 ft · 22 sec · George Brett Super Highway

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on I 29 North, I 35 North, US 71 North: Saint Joseph, Des Moines

    4.6 mi · 6 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on I 35 North: Des Moines

    11.2 mi · 13 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on Chicago-Kansas City Expressway

    34.5 mi · 37 min · Chicago-Kansas City Expressway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward US 36, MO 110 East, I 35 Business: Cameron, Hamilton

    1213 ft · 33 sec

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Chicago-Kansas City Expressway

    60.8 mi · 1 hr 10 min · Chicago-Kansas City Expressway

  12. 12

    Turn slight left onto West Helm Street

    1.8 mi · 4 min · West Helm Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto South Main Street

    67 m · 7 sec · South Main Street

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Kansas City and Brookfield.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
14 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
95.4 mi · 84%
I 35 North
11.2 mi · 10%
I 29 North
4.62 mi · 4%
West Helm Street
1.77 mi · 2%
East 12th Street
0.4 mi
US 36
0.23 mi
Longest Stretch

Chicago-Kansas City Expressway

Turn right onto Chicago-Kansas City Expressway

60.8 mi · 01h 10m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 13m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20.9 mi
93.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Kidder
01h 06m from Kansas City
Leave By
2:04 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Kansas City and Clear near Brookfield.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Kansas City to Brookfield?

The road trip is about 114.1 miles (183.7 km) and usually takes 02h 13m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Kidder is a useful midpoint, sitting about 57 miles from Kansas City and 57.1 miles from Brookfield.

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

The direct path is about 93.2 miles (150 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.9 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:04 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.20 one way or $30.39 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 35.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Kansas City and Clear near Brookfield.

Stop Ideas Near Kidder

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

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

RAIL

Independence

82 mi away
600 South Grand Ave.
RAIL

Union Station

88 mi away
30 West Pershing Rd.
RAIL

Lee's Summit

99 mi away
217 SW Main St.
RAIL

Warrensburg

117 mi away
100 South Holden St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Kansas City and Brookfield. Straight-line distance: 93.21 mi (150 km).

Kansas City

#1 Kansas City

The third most populous city in Missouri and the center of the Kansas City metropolitan area.

Population495,327
Coordinates39.0997300, -94.5785700
Altitude274
CountryUnited States
Brookfield

#2 Brookfield

City in Linn County, Missouri

Population4,178
Coordinates39.7844700, -93.0735300
Altitude232
CountryUnited States
Start: Kansas City (-94.57857, 39.09973)
End: Brookfield (-93.07353, 39.78447)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 184 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 48m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 51m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 16m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 54m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 37m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 25m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.03 gal
15.24 L · about $15.20
Round trip
$30.39
8.06 gal · 30.48 L
Estimated CO2
35.8 kg one way
Round trip: 71.6 kg / 158 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $15.20 $30.39
Mid-grade $4.25 $17.14 $34.28
Premium $4.65 $18.76 $37.51
Diesel $5.30 $21.38 $42.75

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 · May 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Kansas City and Brookfield. The current time is 20:14:02.

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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.