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

The driving distance from Kansas City, MO to Granby, MO is about 163.5 miles (263.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 09m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 151.7 miles (244.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 18m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
163.46 mi
03h 09m
Flight
151.68 mi
244.11 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
151.68 mi
Kilometers
244.11 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
163.46 mi
Kilometers
263.06 km
Drive Time
03h 09m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 03h 09m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Granby
Tue, May 5, 4:10 AM CDT
Return by in Kansas City
Tue, May 5, 7:19 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Kansas City
2026-05-05T01:01
Arrive Granby
Tue, May 5, 4:10 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 09m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:09 AM to 11:09 AM CDT

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

Leave by
10:42 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
Metz
MO

Village in the United States

From Kansas City
81.8 mi
01h 34m
To Granby
81.6 mi
01h 34m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
60°F
Tuesday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
9 to 13 mph NNE
Destination
74°F
Tuesday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
14 to 17 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    1497 ft · 41 sec · Charlotte Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto East Truman Road

    120 m · 12 sec · East Truman Road

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Campbell Street

    21 m · 1 sec · Campbell Street

  6. 6

    Take the ramp straight toward US 71 South: Joplin

    1114 ft · 27 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Bruce R. Watkins Drive

    127.3 mi · 2 hr 21 min · Bruce R. Watkins Drive

  8. 8

    Continue on Trooper Charles P. Corbin Memorial Highway

    10.2 mi · 11 min · Trooper Charles P. Corbin Memorial Highway

  9. 9

    Continue on George Washington Carver Memorial Highway

    10.5 mi · 11 min · George Washington Carver Memorial Highway

  10. 10

    Continue on George Washington Carver Memorial Highway

    6.3 mi · 9 min · George Washington Carver Memorial Highway

  11. 11

    Turn left onto West Market Street

    3 mi · 5 min · West Market Street

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    5.3 mi · 9 min

  13. 13

    Turn right onto West Valley Street

    4 m · 1 sec · West Valley Street

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Valley Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
14 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Bruce R. Watkins Drive
127 mi · 78%
George Washington Carver Memorial Highway
16.8 mi · 10%
Trooper Charles P. Corbin Memorial Highway
10.2 mi · 6%
West Market Street
8.3 mi · 5%
Charlotte Street
0.28 mi
East 12th Street
0.25 mi
Longest Stretch

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.

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
03h 09m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.8 mi
151.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Metz
01h 34m from Kansas City
Leave By
10:42 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Kansas City and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Granby.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 163.5 miles (263.1 km) and usually takes 03h 09m 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?

Metz is a useful midpoint, sitting about 81.8 miles from Kansas City and 81.6 miles from Granby.

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

The direct path is about 151.7 miles (244.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.8 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:42 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.76 one way or $43.52 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 51.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Kansas City and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Granby.

Stop Ideas Near Metz

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

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

RAIL

Lee's Summit

102 mi away
217 SW Main St.
RAIL

Warrensburg

105 mi away
100 South Holden St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Kansas City and Granby. Straight-line distance: 151.68 mi (244.11 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
Granby

#2 Granby

City in Missouri, United States

Population2,100
Coordinates36.9192300, -94.2552200
Altitude343
CountryUnited States
Start: Kansas City (-94.57857, 39.09973)
End: Granby (-94.25522, 36.91923)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 263 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 26m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 05m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 16m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 43m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 20m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 02m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.77 gal
21.83 L · about $21.76
Round trip
$43.52
11.54 gal · 43.66 L
Estimated CO2
51.3 kg one way
Round trip: 102.6 kg / 226 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $21.76 $43.52
Mid-grade $4.25 $24.54 $49.08
Premium $4.65 $26.85 $53.71
Diesel $5.30 $30.60 $61.21

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 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Kansas City and Granby. The current time is 01:01:31.

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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.