How far is Kansas City, MO from Hannibal, MO?
The driving distance from Kansas City, MO to Hannibal, MO is about 209.8 miles (337.7 km), with a travel time of about 04h 03m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 177 miles (284.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 07m 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 04h 03m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Kansas City and Hannibal.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kansas City and Hannibal.
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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
11.2 mi · 13 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
34.5 mi · 37 min · Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 36, MO 110 East, I 35 Business: Cameron, Hamilton
1213 ft · 33 sec
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Turn right onto Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
148.6 mi · 2 hr 52 min · Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
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Continue on V.F.W. Memorial Highway
8.3 mi · 10 min · V.F.W. Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward MO 79: Downtown Hannibal, Louisiana
1356 ft · 33 sec
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Turn right onto Harrison Hill Road
527 ft · 13 sec · Harrison Hill Road
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Continue on Mark Twain Avenue
1.1 km · 1 min · Mark Twain Avenue
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Continue on North 3rd Street
1532 ft · 56 sec · North 3rd Street
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Turn right onto Broadway
550 ft · 18 sec · Broadway
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Turn left
17 m · 4 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Kansas City and Hannibal.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
Turn right onto Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
149 mi · 02h 52m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Kansas City and Mostly Sunny near Hannibal.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Kansas City to Hannibal?
The road trip is about 209.8 miles (337.7 km) and usually takes 04h 03m 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?
Meadville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 104.8 miles from Kansas City and 105.1 miles from Hannibal.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 177 miles (284.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 32.8 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 8:52 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.91 one way or $55.81 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 65.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Kansas City and Mostly Sunny near Hannibal.
Stop Ideas Near Meadville
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 Meadville.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Kansas City and Hannibal. Straight-line distance: 176.97 mi (284.81 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 Hannibal
City in Missouri, USA
| Population | 17,246 |
| Coordinates | 39.7083800, -91.3584800 |
| Altitude | 153 |
| Country | United States |
End: Hannibal (-91.35848, 39.70838)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 338 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 59m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 14m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 11m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 29m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 59m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 37m |
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 | $27.91 | $55.81 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $31.47 | $62.94 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $34.44 | $68.88 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $39.25 | $78.50 |
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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