How far is Kansas City, MO from Fair Grove, MO?
The driving distance from Kansas City, MO to Fair Grove, MO is about 162.3 miles (261.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 12m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 141.6 miles (227.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 25m 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 12m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Missouri, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Kansas City and Fair Grove.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kansas City and Fair Grove.
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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
37.3 mi · 44 min · Bruce R. Watkins Drive
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Take the exit slight right toward MO 7 South: Clinton
924 ft · 20 sec
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Turn slight left onto MO 7 South: Clinton
55.5 mi · 1 hr 4 min
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Continue straight
57 mi · 1 hr 6 min
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Take the exit slight left
101 m · 10 sec
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Continue straight
11.5 mi · 16 min
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Old Mill Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Kansas City and Fair Grove.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
MO 7 South
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57 mi · 01h 06m
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.
Sunny leaving Kansas City and Clear near Fair Grove.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Kansas City to Fair Grove?
The road trip is about 162.3 miles (261.2 km) and usually takes 03h 12m 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?
Deepwater is a useful midpoint, sitting about 81.2 miles from Kansas City and 81.2 miles from Fair Grove.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 141.6 miles (227.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.7 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 10:34 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.61 one way or $43.22 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 50.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Kansas City and Clear near Fair Grove.
Stop Ideas Near Deepwater
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Deepwater.
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Sedalia
Lee's Summit
Independence
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Kansas City and Fair Grove. Straight-line distance: 141.6 mi (227.89 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 Fair Grove
City in Greene County, Missouri, United States
| Population | 1,540 |
| Coordinates | 37.3839300, -93.1513000 |
| Altitude | 369 |
| Country | United States |
End: Fair Grove (-93.1513, 37.38393)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 261 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 24m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 03m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 14m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 42m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 19m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 01m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.77 | $21.61 | $43.22 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $24.37 | $48.74 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $26.67 | $53.33 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $30.39 | $60.78 |
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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