How far is Kansas City, MO from Creve Coeur, MO?

The driving distance from Kansas City, MO to Creve Coeur, MO is about 237.1 miles (381.5 km), with a travel time of about 04h 33m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 225.6 miles (363 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 07m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
237.05 mi
04h 33m
Flight
225.56 mi
363 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
225.56 mi
Kilometers
363 km
Flight Time
00h 27m

Driving Distance

Road route
237.05 mi
Kilometers
381.49 km
Drive Time
04h 33m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 33m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Creve Coeur
Thu, May 7, 1:10 PM CDT
Return by in Kansas City
Thu, May 7, 5:44 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Kansas City
2026-05-07T08:37
Arrive Creve Coeur
Thu, May 7, 1:10 PM CDT
Route Timing
04h 33m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:34 AM to 12:34 PM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
7:52 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Kansas City
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Huntsdale
MO

Human settlement in Missouri, United States of America

From Kansas City
118.3 mi
02h 16m
To Creve Coeur
118.7 mi
02h 16m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
70°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, May 7 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
6 to 15 mph SW
Destination
68°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, May 7 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
1 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Kansas City and Creve Coeur.

  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

    145 m · 12 sec · Charlotte Street

  4. 4

    Take the ramp straight toward I 70 East, US 40 East

    1164 ft · 28 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto George Brett Super Highway

    6.9 mi · 9 min · George Brett Super Highway

  6. 6

    Continue on Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway

    2.9 mi · 3 min · Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway

  7. 7

    Continue on Clifton J. Scott Memorial Highway

    1.8 mi · 2 min · Clifton J. Scott Memorial Highway

  8. 8

    Continue on Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway

    2.6 mi · 3 min · Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway

  9. 9

    Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

    52.5 mi · 57 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  10. 10

    Continue on U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway

    32 mi · 34 min · U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway

    22.4 mi · 24 min · U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway

  12. 12

    Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

    1.8 mi · 2 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  13. 13

    Continue on Highway Patrol Sgt. Benjamin Booth Memorial Highway

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Highway Patrol Sgt. Benjamin Booth Memorial Highway

  14. 14

    Continue on Sheriff Roger I. Wilson Memorial Highway

    1.9 mi · 2 min · Sheriff Roger I. Wilson Memorial Highway

  15. 15

    Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

    81 mi · 1 hr 35 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward I 64 East, US 40 East, US 61 South: Chesterfield

    1567 ft · 33 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto Avenue of the Saints

    25.1 mi · 31 min · Avenue of the Saints

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward I 270: Chicago, Memphis

    1829 ft · 39 sec

  19. 19

    Keep slight left to continue on I 270 North: Chicago

    141 m · 10 sec

  20. 20

    Continue on I 270 North: Chicago

    2714 ft · 54 sec

  21. 21

    Merge slight left

    1.1 km · 52 sec

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward MO AB: Ladue Road

    939 ft · 20 sec

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Ladue Road

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Ladue Road

  24. 24

    Turn left onto North Graeser Road

    2050 ft · 58 sec · North Graeser Road

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Graeser Road

Car Route Details

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

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
25 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
135 mi · 57%
U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway
54.4 mi · 23%
Avenue of the Saints
25.1 mi · 11%
George Brett Super Highway
6.92 mi · 3%
Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
5.56 mi · 2%
Sheriff Roger I. Wilson Memorial Highway
1.94 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

81 mi · 01h 35m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
04h 33m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.5 mi
225.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Huntsdale
02h 16m from Kansas City
Leave By
7:52 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Kansas City and Sunny near Creve Coeur.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Kansas City to Creve Coeur?

The road trip is about 237.1 miles (381.5 km) and usually takes 04h 33m 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?

Huntsdale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 118.3 miles from Kansas City and 118.7 miles from Creve Coeur.

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

The direct path is about 225.6 miles (363 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.5 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 7:52 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.53 one way or $63.05 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 74.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Kansas City and Sunny near Creve Coeur.

Stop Ideas Near Huntsdale

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

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

RAIL

Jefferson City

45 mi away
101 Jefferson Street
RAIL

Sedalia

69 mi away
100 block of Main Street, through parking lot
RAIL

Hermann

93 mi away
Wharf & Gutenberg Sts.
RAIL

Warrensburg

111 mi away
100 South Holden St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Kansas City and Creve Coeur. Straight-line distance: 225.56 mi (363 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
Creve Coeur

#2 Creve Coeur

City in St.

Population18,624
Coordinates38.6608900, -90.4226200
Altitude184
CountryUnited States
Start: Kansas City (-94.57857, 39.09973)
End: Creve Coeur (-90.42262, 38.66089)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 381 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 53m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 55m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 44m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 57m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 23m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 57m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.36 gal
31.66 L · about $31.53
Round trip
$63.05
16.72 gal · 63.32 L
Estimated CO2
74.3 kg one way
Round trip: 148.6 kg / 328 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $31.53 $63.05
Mid-grade $4.25 $35.56 $71.11
Premium $4.65 $38.91 $77.81
Diesel $5.30 $44.34 $88.68

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 07, 2026

There is no time difference between Kansas City and Creve Coeur. The current time is 08:37:01.

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.