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

The driving distance from Kansas City, MO to Greenwood, MO is about 25.4 miles (40.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 38m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 21.3 miles (34.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 16m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
25.37 mi
00h 38m
Flight
21.28 mi
34.24 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
21.28 mi
Kilometers
34.24 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
25.37 mi
Kilometers
40.83 km
Drive Time
00h 38m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 38m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Greenwood
Wed, Apr 22, 10:31 PM CDT
Return by in Kansas City
Wed, Apr 22, 11:09 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Kansas City
2026-04-22T21:53
Arrive Greenwood
Wed, Apr 22, 10:31 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 38m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:38 AM to 7:38 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:14 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Kansas City
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

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
Raytown
MO

City in Jackson County, Missouri, United States

From Kansas City
12.7 mi
00h 19m
To Greenwood
12.7 mi
00h 19m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
8 to 13 mph SSW
Destination
76°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
8 to 15 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    5.5 mi · 8 min · George Brett Super Highway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 435 South: Blue Ridge Cutoff Sports Complex, Wichita

    595 ft · 9 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on I 435 South: Wichita

    1352 ft · 21 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Lamar Hunt Memorial Highway

    2.6 mi · 3 min · Lamar Hunt Memorial Highway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight left toward MO 350 East: 63rd Street, Raytown, Lee's Summit

    1288 ft · 22 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Blue Parkway

    8.2 mi · 13 min · Blue Parkway

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    2.5 mi · 3 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward MO 291 South: Harrisonville

    939 ft · 23 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on MO 291 South: Harrisonville

    136 m · 13 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    3.2 mi · 5 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward MO 150: Greenwood, Grandview

    1224 ft · 34 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight left

    44 m · 6 sec

  17. 17

    Turn left

    1.8 mi · 4 min

  18. 18

    Turn left onto North Ranson Road

    24 m · 3 sec · North Ranson Road

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Ranson Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
19 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
4 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
74.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Blue Parkway
10.6 mi · 42%
George Brett Super Highway
5.52 mi · 22%
MO 291 South
3.42 mi · 13%
Lamar Hunt Memorial Highway
2.58 mi · 10%
I 435 South
0.37 mi · 1%
MO 150
0.26 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Blue Parkway

Merge slight left onto Blue Parkway

8.15 mi · 00h 13m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 38m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.1 mi
21.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Raytown
00h 19m from Kansas City
Leave By
7:14 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Kansas City and Mostly Sunny near Greenwood.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 25.4 miles (40.8 km) and usually takes 00h 38m 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?

Raytown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.7 miles from Kansas City and 12.7 miles from Greenwood.

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

The direct path is about 21.3 miles (34.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.1 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 7:14 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.39 one way or $6.79 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Kansas City and Mostly Sunny near Greenwood.

Stop Ideas Near Raytown

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Raytown and the surrounding midpoint area.
Negro Leagues Baseball Museum
Scenic stop 9.5 mi away

Negro Leagues Baseball Museum

Kansas City , MO
1616 E 18th St, Kansas City, MO 64108
Rating 4.8/5 1,825 reviews Tourist attraction,National museum
Vesper Hall
Meeting point 10.5 mi away

Vesper Hall

Blue Springs , MO
400 NW Vesper St, Blue Springs, MO 64014
Rating 4.6/5 15 reviews City Hall,City government office
Country Club Plaza
Nearby stop 8.4 mi away

Country Club Plaza

Kansas City , MO
4706 Broadway Blvd, Kansas City, MO 64112, United States
Rating 4.5/5 9,627 reviews Shopping mall
Shawnee Town
Scenic stop 14.5 mi away

Shawnee Town

Shawnee , KS
11501 W 57th St, Shawnee, KS 66203
Rating 4.6/5 112 reviews Tourist attraction,Museum

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Raytown.

RAIL

Independence

9 mi away
600 South Grand Ave.
RAIL

Lee's Summit

13 mi away
217 SW Main St.
RAIL

Union Station

14 mi away
30 West Pershing Rd.
RAIL

Lawrence

67 mi away
413 East 7th Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Kansas City and Greenwood. Straight-line distance: 21.28 mi (34.24 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
Greenwood

#2 Greenwood

Town in Jackson County, Florida in the United States

Population5,881
Coordinates38.8516800, -94.3438400
Altitude290
CountryUnited States
Start: Kansas City (-94.57857, 39.09973)
End: Greenwood (-94.34384, 38.85168)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 41 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 50m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 38m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 30m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 25m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 21m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 18m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.9 gal
3.39 L · about $3.39
Round trip
$6.79
1.8 gal · 6.78 L
Estimated CO2
8 kg one way
Round trip: 16 kg / 35 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $3.39 $6.79
Mid-grade $4.25 $3.83 $7.66
Premium $4.65 $4.19 $8.38
Diesel $5.30 $4.77 $9.55

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 · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Kansas City and Greenwood. The current time is 21:53:25.

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.