How far is Kansas City, MO from Cassville, MO?
The driving distance from Kansas City, MO to Cassville, MO is about 197.1 miles (317.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 59m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 171.8 miles (276.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 58m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 59m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Kansas City and Cassville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kansas City and Cassville.
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Start on Oak Street
6 m · 5 sec · Oak Street
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Turn right onto East 12th Street
1308 ft · 42 sec · East 12th Street
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Turn right onto Charlotte Street
1497 ft · 41 sec · Charlotte Street
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Turn left onto East Truman Road
120 m · 12 sec · East Truman Road
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Turn right onto Campbell Street
21 m · 1 sec · Campbell Street
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Take the ramp straight toward US 71 South: Joplin
1114 ft · 27 sec
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Merge slight left onto Bruce R. Watkins Drive
127.3 mi · 2 hr 21 min · Bruce R. Watkins Drive
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Continue on Trooper Charles P. Corbin Memorial Highway
10.2 mi · 11 min · Trooper Charles P. Corbin Memorial Highway
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Continue on George Washington Carver Memorial Highway
10.5 mi · 11 min · George Washington Carver Memorial Highway
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Continue on George Washington Carver Memorial Highway
1622 ft · 23 sec · George Washington Carver Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 44 East: Springfield
1230 ft · 35 sec
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Merge slight left onto Congressman Gene Taylor Highway
7.8 mi · 8 min · Congressman Gene Taylor Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward MO 37, I 44 Business: Reeds, Sarcoxie
1318 ft · 34 sec
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Turn right
2397 ft · 55 sec
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Turn left onto Blackberry Road
2 mi · 4 min · Blackberry Road
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Continue on High Street
1342 ft · 29 sec · High Street
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Turn right onto North 14th Street
12.1 mi · 21 min · North 14th Street
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Turn right onto Ford Street
2426 ft · 48 sec · Ford Street
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Continue on West Newman Avenue
717 ft · 15 sec · West Newman Avenue
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Turn slight left
1.5 mi · 3 min
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Turn left
4.4 mi · 6 min
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Turn right onto South Lincoln Avenue
14.6 mi · 22 min · South Lincoln Avenue
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Turn left onto State Highway 37 Business
2.8 mi · 5 min · State Highway 37 Business
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Continue on Main Street
1.1 km · 1 min · Main Street
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Turn left
54 m · 6 sec
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Turn right
16 m · 5 sec
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Turn right
15 m · 4 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Kansas City and Cassville.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Bruce R. Watkins Drive
Merge slight left onto Bruce R. Watkins Drive
127 mi · 02h 21m
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Kansas City and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Cassville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Kansas City to Cassville?
The road trip is about 197.1 miles (317.2 km) and usually takes 03h 59m 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?
Milo is a useful midpoint, sitting about 98.6 miles from Kansas City and 98.4 miles from Cassville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 171.8 miles (276.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.3 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 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:02 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.25 one way or $52.49 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 61.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Kansas City and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Cassville.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Kansas City and Cassville. Straight-line distance: 171.81 mi (276.5 km).
#1 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 |
#2 Cassville
City in Barry County, Missouri
| Population | 3,220 |
| Coordinates | 36.6770100, -93.8688100 |
| Altitude | 399 |
| Country | United States |
End: Cassville (-93.86881, 36.67701)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 317 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 34m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 55m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 56m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 17m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 48m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 27m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $26.25 | $52.49 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $29.60 | $59.20 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $32.39 | $64.78 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $36.92 | $73.83 |
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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