How far is Kansas City, MO from Gladstone, MO?
The driving distance from Kansas City, MO to Gladstone, MO is about 8.6 miles (13.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 15m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 7.3 miles (11.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 31m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 15m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Clay County, Missouri, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Kansas City and Gladstone.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kansas City and Gladstone.
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Start on Oak Street
6 m · 5 sec · Oak Street
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Turn right onto East 12th Street
2100 ft · 1 min · East 12th Street
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Turn left onto Harrison Street
133 m · 16 sec · Harrison Street
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Turn left onto East 11th Street
64 m · 5 sec · East 11th Street
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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
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Merge slight left onto George Brett Super Highway
1157 ft · 22 sec · George Brett Super Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 29 North, I 35 North, US 71 North: Saint Joseph, Des Moines
4.6 mi · 6 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 35 North: Des Moines
2778 ft · 39 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward MO 1
582 ft · 14 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on MO 1 North: North Antioch Road
65 m · 11 sec
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Turn left onto North Antioch Road
95 m · 7 sec · North Antioch Road
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Take the ramp slight left toward North Antioch Road
1.5 km · 2 min · North Antioch Road
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Turn straight onto Northeast Antioch Road
1154 ft · 27 sec · Northeast Antioch Road
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Continue on North Antioch Road
1.4 km · 2 min · North Antioch Road
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Turn left onto Northeast 60th Street
1475 ft · 1 min · Northeast 60th Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto North Howard Avenue
105 m · 20 sec · North Howard Avenue
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Turn left onto Northeast 60th Terrace
114 m · 22 sec · Northeast 60th Terrace
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Turn sharp right onto North Garfield Avenue
41 m · 6 sec · North Garfield Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Garfield Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Kansas City and Gladstone.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
I 29 North
Keep slight right to continue on I 29 North, I 35 North, US 71 North: Saint Joseph, Des Moines
4.62 mi · 00h 06m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Kansas City and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Gladstone.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Kansas City to Gladstone?
The road trip is about 8.6 miles (13.9 km) and usually takes 00h 15m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Avondale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 4.3 miles from Kansas City and 4.3 miles from Gladstone.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 7.3 miles (11.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.3 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:58 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.13 one way or $2.26 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Kansas City and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Gladstone.
Stop Ideas Near Avondale
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Negro Leagues Baseball Museum
Parkville City Hall
St. Louis - Kansas City Carpenters Regional Council
Shawnee Town
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Avondale.
Union Station
Independence
Lee's Summit
Lawrence
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Kansas City and Gladstone. Straight-line distance: 7.31 mi (11.76 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 Gladstone
City in Missouri, USA
| Population | 27,677 |
| Coordinates | 39.2038900, -94.5546800 |
| Altitude | 287 |
| Country | United States |
End: Gladstone (-94.55468, 39.20389)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 14 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 08m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 07m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 06m |
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 | $1.13 | $2.26 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $1.28 | $2.55 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $1.40 | $2.79 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $1.59 | $3.18 |
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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