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

The driving distance from Kansas City, MO to Campbell, MO is about 384 miles (618 km), with a travel time of about 07h 43m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 304.7 miles (490.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 15h 27m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
384 mi
07h 43m
Flight
304.7 mi
490.37 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
304.7 mi
Kilometers
490.37 km
Flight Time
00h 36m

Driving Distance

Road route
384 mi
Kilometers
617.99 km
Drive Time
07h 43m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 07h 43m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Campbell
Sun, Apr 19, 7:40 PM CDT
Return by in Kansas City
Mon, Apr 20, 3:24 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Kansas City
2026-04-19T11:56
Arrive Campbell
Sun, Apr 19, 7:40 PM CDT
Route Timing
07h 43m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
1:44 PM to 3:14 PM CDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
8:32 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Kansas City
8:00 PM CDT
Overnight-style route

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
Fordland
MO

City in Webster County, Missouri, United States

From Kansas City
191.9 mi
03h 51m
To Campbell
192.1 mi
03h 51m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
64°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
8 mph WNW
Destination
67°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Oak Street

    6 m · 5 sec · Oak Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East 12th Street

    1308 ft · 42 sec · East 12th Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Charlotte Street

    1497 ft · 41 sec · Charlotte Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto East Truman Road

    120 m · 12 sec · East Truman Road

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Campbell Street

    21 m · 1 sec · Campbell Street

  6. 6

    Take the ramp straight toward US 71 South: Joplin

    1114 ft · 27 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Bruce R. Watkins Drive

    37.3 mi · 44 min · Bruce R. Watkins Drive

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward MO 7 South: Clinton

    924 ft · 20 sec

  9. 9

    Turn slight left onto MO 7 South: Clinton

    55.5 mi · 1 hr 4 min

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    68 mi · 1 hr 19 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight left toward I 44 East: Rolla, Saint Louis

    954 ft · 23 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Payne Stewart Highway

    4.3 mi · 5 min · Payne Stewart Highway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward US 65 South: Branson

    2343 ft · 50 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Schoolcraft Freeway

    8.3 mi · 10 min · Schoolcraft Freeway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward US 60 East: Cabool

    1228 ft · 53 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    82.2 mi · 1 hr 36 min

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on US 60 East: Mountain View, Poplar Bluff

    90.4 mi · 1 hr 47 min

  18. 18

    Keep slight right

    4.8 mi · 6 min

  19. 19

    Turn straight onto North Westwood Boulevard

    1.6 mi · 3 min · North Westwood Boulevard

  20. 20

    Continue on State Street

    1396 ft · 26 sec · State Street

  21. 21

    Continue on North Westwood Boulevard

    2.3 mi · 4 min · North Westwood Boulevard

  22. 22

    Turn slight left

    41 m · 7 sec

  23. 23

    Turn slight left

    26.5 mi · 39 min

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Frisco Street

    2977 ft · 1 min · Frisco Street

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Grand Avenue

    807 ft · 14 sec · Grand Avenue

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Grand Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
26 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
4 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 60 East
178 mi · 46%
MO 7 South
124 mi · 32%
Bruce R. Watkins Drive
37.3 mi · 10%
Schoolcraft Freeway
8.29 mi · 2%
Payne Stewart Highway
4.28 mi · 1%
North Westwood Boulevard
3.95 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

US 60 East

Keep slight left to continue on US 60 East: Mountain View, Poplar Bluff

90.4 mi · 01h 47m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
07h 43m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
15h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+79.3 mi
304.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Fordland
03h 51m from Kansas City
Leave By
8:32 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Kansas City and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny near Campbell.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 384 miles (618 km) and usually takes 07h 43m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Fordland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 191.9 miles from Kansas City and 192.1 miles from Campbell.

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

The direct path is about 304.7 miles (490.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 79.3 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 7:30 AM CDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $51.10 one way or $102.19 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 120.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Kansas City and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny near Campbell.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Kansas City and Campbell. Straight-line distance: 304.7 mi (490.37 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
Campbell

#2 Campbell

City in Dunklin County, Missouri, United States

Population1,792
Coordinates36.4933900, -90.0750900
Altitude96
CountryUnited States
Start: Kansas City (-94.57857, 39.09973)
End: Campbell (-90.07509, 36.49339)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 618 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)12h 47m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)09h 36m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)07h 40m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)06h 24m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 29m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 47m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
13.55 gal
51.29 L · about $51.10
Round trip
$102.19
27.1 gal · 102.58 L
Estimated CO2
120.4 kg one way
Round trip: 240.8 kg / 531 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $51.10 $102.19
Mid-grade $4.25 $57.63 $115.26
Premium $4.65 $63.06 $126.12
Diesel $5.30 $71.87 $143.74

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Kansas City and Campbell. The current time is 11:56:57.

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.