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

The driving distance from Kansas City, MO to Glasgow, MO is about 112 miles (180.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 19m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 93.2 miles (150 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 38m 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
111.98 mi
02h 19m
Flight
93.2 mi
149.99 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
93.2 mi
Kilometers
149.99 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
111.98 mi
Kilometers
180.21 km
Drive Time
02h 19m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 19m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Glasgow
Mon, May 4, 4:12 PM CDT
Return by in Kansas City
Mon, May 4, 6:32 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Kansas City
2026-05-04T13:53
Arrive Glasgow
Mon, May 4, 4:12 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 19m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:19 AM to 12:19 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:52 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
Concordia
MO

City in Lafayette County, Missouri, United States

From Kansas City
55.9 mi
01h 09m
To Glasgow
56.1 mi
01h 09m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Monday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
6 to 12 mph SSW
Destination
79°F
Monday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
6 to 14 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    5.1 mi · 5 min · U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward MO YY

    812 ft · 26 sec

  12. 12

    Turn left

    7.7 mi · 10 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight left

    3.3 mi · 5 min

  14. 14

    At the end of the road, turn left

    2.1 mi · 4 min

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Santa Fe Trail

    13.2 mi · 19 min · Santa Fe Trail

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on Industrial Boulevard

    12.7 mi · 18 min · Industrial Boulevard

  17. 17

    Turn left

    49 m · 15 sec

  18. 18

    At the end of the road, turn left onto 1st Street

    1941 ft · 1 min · 1st Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Commerce Street

    23 m · 2 sec · Commerce Street

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Commerce Street

Car Route Details

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

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
20 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
52.5 mi · 47%
Santa Fe Trail
13.2 mi · 12%
Industrial Boulevard
12.7 mi · 11%
George Brett Super Highway
6.92 mi · 6%
Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
5.56 mi · 5%
U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway
5.06 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

52.5 mi · 00h 57m

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
02h 19m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18.8 mi
93.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Concordia
01h 09m from Kansas City
Leave By
1:52 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Kansas City and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Glasgow.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 112 miles (180.2 km) and usually takes 02h 19m 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?

Concordia is a useful midpoint, sitting about 55.9 miles from Kansas City and 56.1 miles from Glasgow.

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

The direct path is about 93.2 miles (150 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.8 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 1:52 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.90 one way or $29.79 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 35.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Kansas City and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Glasgow.

Stop Ideas Near Concordia

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

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

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Warrensburg

29 mi away
100 South Holden St.
RAIL

Sedalia

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

Lee's Summit

70 mi away
217 SW Main St.
RAIL

Independence

75 mi away
600 South Grand Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Kansas City and Glasgow. Straight-line distance: 93.2 mi (149.99 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
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#2 Glasgow

Town in Missouri

Population1,084
Coordinates39.2272500, -92.8465800
Altitude205
CountryUnited States
Start: Kansas City (-94.57857, 39.09973)
End: Glasgow (-92.84658, 39.22725)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 180 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 43m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 47m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 14m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 51m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 35m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 23m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.95 gal
14.96 L · about $14.90
Round trip
$29.79
7.9 gal · 29.92 L
Estimated CO2
35.1 kg one way
Round trip: 70.2 kg / 155 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $14.90 $29.79
Mid-grade $4.25 $16.80 $33.60
Premium $4.65 $18.38 $36.77
Diesel $5.30 $20.95 $41.90

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 04, 2026

There is no time difference between Kansas City and Glasgow. The current time is 13:53:49.

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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.