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

The driving distance from Kansas City, MO to Huntsville, MO is about 126.4 miles (203.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 59m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 111.3 miles (179.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 59m 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
126.37 mi
02h 59m
Flight
111.28 mi
179.09 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
111.28 mi
Kilometers
179.09 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
126.37 mi
Kilometers
203.38 km
Drive Time
02h 59m

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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 02h 59m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Huntsville
Sun, May 24, 4:55 PM CDT
Return by in Kansas City
Sun, May 24, 7:55 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Kansas City
2026-05-24T13:55
Arrive Huntsville
Sun, May 24, 4:55 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 59m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
11:00 AM to 1:00 PM CDT

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

Leave by
12:30 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
Sugartree
MO

Township in Carroll County, Missouri

From Kansas City
63.1 mi
01h 29m
To Huntsville
63.3 mi
01h 29m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
57°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Sun, May 24 1:00 AM CDT
Wind
2 mph W
Destination
82°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 24 12:00 PM CDT
Wind
3 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Oak Street

    6 m · 5 sec · Oak Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East 12th Street

    2100 ft · 1 min · East 12th Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Harrison Street

    133 m · 16 sec · Harrison Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto East 11th Street

    64 m · 5 sec · East 11th Street

  5. 5

    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

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto George Brett Super Highway

    1157 ft · 22 sec · George Brett Super Highway

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on I 29 North, I 35 North, US 71 North: Saint Joseph, Des Moines

    2.7 mi · 4 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward MO 210: Armour Road

    1657 ft · 43 sec

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Armour Road

    33.5 mi · 44 min · Armour Road

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    31.3 mi · 40 min

  11. 11

    Turn left onto South Main Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · South Main Street

  12. 12

    Turn right onto East Benton Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · East Benton Street

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    53.5 mi · 1 hr 20 min

  14. 14

    Turn left

    573 ft · 16 sec

  15. 15

    Continue on Huntsville Avenue

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Huntsville Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn left

    1.1 km · 1 min

  17. 17

    Turn right onto East Depot Street

    4 m · 1 sec · East Depot Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Depot Street

Car Route Details

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

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
18 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Armour Road
64.7 mi · 51%
East Benton Street
54.4 mi · 43%
I 29 North
2.74 mi · 2%
Huntsville Avenue
1.3 mi · 1%
South Main Street
1.24 mi · 1%
East 12th Street
0.4 mi
Longest Stretch

East Benton Street

Continue straight

53.5 mi · 01h 20m

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 59m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
06h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.1 mi
111.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sugartree
01h 29m from Kansas City
Leave By
12:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Clear leaving Kansas City and Sunny near Huntsville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 126.4 miles (203.4 km) and usually takes 02h 59m 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?

Sugartree is a useful midpoint, sitting about 63.1 miles from Kansas City and 63.3 miles from Huntsville.

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

The direct path is about 111.3 miles (179.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.1 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:30 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.82 one way or $33.64 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 39.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Sugartree

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

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

RAIL

Warrensburg

58 mi away
100 South Holden St.
RAIL

Sedalia

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

Independence

75 mi away
600 South Grand Ave.
RAIL

Lee's Summit

78 mi away
217 SW Main St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Kansas City and Huntsville. Straight-line distance: 111.28 mi (179.09 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
Huntsville

#2 Huntsville

City in Missouri

Population1,475
Coordinates39.4405900, -92.5451800
Altitude245
CountryUnited States
Start: Kansas City (-94.57857, 39.09973)
End: Huntsville (-92.54518, 39.44059)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 203 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 12m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 09m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 31m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 06m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 48m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 34m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.46 gal
16.88 L · about $16.82
Round trip
$33.64
8.92 gal · 33.76 L
Estimated CO2
39.6 kg one way
Round trip: 79.3 kg / 175 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $16.82 $33.64
Mid-grade $4.25 $18.97 $37.94
Premium $4.65 $20.76 $41.51
Diesel $5.30 $23.66 $47.31

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 24, 2026

There is no time difference between Kansas City and Huntsville. The current time is 13:55:40.

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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.