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

The driving distance from Kansas City, MO to Carrollton, MO is about 69.8 miles (112.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 33m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 60.6 miles (97.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 07m 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
69.87 mi
01h 33m
Flight
60.65 mi
97.6 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
60.65 mi
Kilometers
97.6 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
69.87 mi
Kilometers
112.45 km
Drive Time
01h 33m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 33m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Carrollton
Wed, Apr 22, 9:48 PM CDT
Return by in Kansas City
Wed, Apr 22, 11:22 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Kansas City
2026-04-22T20:15
Arrive Carrollton
Wed, Apr 22, 9:48 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 33m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:34 AM to 11:34 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:22 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
Albany
MO

City in Missouri

From Kansas City
34.9 mi
00h 46m
To Carrollton
35 mi
00h 46m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
8 to 13 mph SSW
Destination
75°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
6 to 12 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    2.7 mi · 4 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward MO 210: Armour Road

    1657 ft · 43 sec

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Armour Road

    33.5 mi · 44 min · Armour Road

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    31.3 mi · 40 min

  11. 11

    Turn left onto South Main Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · South Main Street

  12. 12

    Turn right onto East Benton Street

    23 m · 2 sec · East Benton Street

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Benton Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
13 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Armour Road
64.7 mi · 93%
I 29 North
2.74 mi · 4%
South Main Street
1.24 mi · 2%
East 12th Street
0.4 mi · 1%
MO 210
0.31 mi
George Brett Super Highway
0.22 mi
Longest Stretch

Armour Road

Turn right onto Armour Road

33.5 mi · 00h 44m

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
01h 33m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.2 mi
60.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Albany
00h 46m from Kansas City
Leave By
3:22 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Kansas City and Mostly Sunny near Carrollton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 69.8 miles (112.4 km) and usually takes 01h 33m 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?

Albany is a useful midpoint, sitting about 34.9 miles from Kansas City and 35 miles from Carrollton.

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

The direct path is about 60.6 miles (97.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.2 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:22 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.28 one way or $18.55 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Kansas City and Mostly Sunny near Carrollton.

Stop Ideas Near Albany

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

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

RAIL

Independence

31 mi away
600 South Grand Ave.
RAIL

Lee's Summit

41 mi away
217 SW Main St.
RAIL

Union Station

43 mi away
30 West Pershing Rd.
RAIL

Warrensburg

60 mi away
100 South Holden St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Kansas City and Carrollton. Straight-line distance: 60.65 mi (97.6 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
Carrollton

#2 Carrollton

Human settlement in Carroll County, Missouri, United States of America

Population3,421
Coordinates39.3583500, -93.4957700
Altitude230
CountryUnited States
Start: Kansas City (-94.57857, 39.09973)
End: Carrollton (-93.49577, 39.35835)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 112 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 19m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 44m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 23m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 09m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 59m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 52m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.46 gal
9.33 L · about $9.28
Round trip
$18.55
4.92 gal · 18.66 L
Estimated CO2
21.9 kg one way
Round trip: 43.7 kg / 96 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $9.28 $18.55
Mid-grade $4.25 $10.46 $20.92
Premium $4.65 $11.45 $22.90
Diesel $5.30 $13.05 $26.10

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Kansas City and Carrollton. The current time is 20:15:06.

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.