How far is Kansas City, MO from Kimberling City, MO?
The driving distance from Kansas City, MO to Kimberling City, MO is about 209.6 miles (337.3 km), with a travel time of about 04h 22m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 181.8 miles (292.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 44m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 22m.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Kansas City and Kimberling City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kansas City and Kimberling City.
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Start on Oak Street
6 m · 5 sec · Oak Street
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Turn right onto East 12th Street
1308 ft · 42 sec · East 12th Street
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Turn right onto Charlotte Street
1497 ft · 41 sec · Charlotte Street
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Turn left onto East Truman Road
120 m · 12 sec · East Truman Road
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Turn right onto Campbell Street
21 m · 1 sec · Campbell Street
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Take the ramp straight toward US 71 South: Joplin
1114 ft · 27 sec
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Merge slight left onto Bruce R. Watkins Drive
37.3 mi · 44 min · Bruce R. Watkins Drive
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Take the exit slight right toward MO 7 South: Clinton
924 ft · 20 sec
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Turn slight left onto MO 7 South: Clinton
55.5 mi · 1 hr 4 min
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Continue straight
75.6 mi · 1 hr 33 min
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Take the ramp slight left toward US 60 East, US 160 East, MO 13 South: Rogersville
1477 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left onto James River Freeway
1.4 km · 1 min · James River Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward MO 13 South, US 160 East: Nixa
1210 ft · 28 sec
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Continue on South Campbell Avenue
27.1 mi · 37 min · South Campbell Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
66 m · 4 sec
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Exit the roundabout
10.5 mi · 15 min
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Turn left onto Kimberling Boulevard
1 km · 2 min · Kimberling Boulevard
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Turn left onto Marina Way
1571 ft · 1 min · Marina Way
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Turn right
69 m · 10 sec
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Continue straight
1019 ft · 45 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 Kimberling City.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
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75.6 mi · 01h 33m
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Kansas City and Showers And Thunderstorms near Kimberling City.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Kansas City to Kimberling City?
The road trip is about 209.6 miles (337.3 km) and usually takes 04h 22m 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?
Vista is a useful midpoint, sitting about 104.9 miles from Kansas City and 104.7 miles from Kimberling City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 181.8 miles (292.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.8 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 8:16 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 Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Kansas City and Showers And Thunderstorms near Kimberling City.
Stop Ideas Near Vista
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Kansas City and Kimberling City. Straight-line distance: 181.8 mi (292.58 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 Kimberling City
City in Stone County, Missouri, United States
| Population | 2,300 |
| Coordinates | 36.6334000, -93.4168500 |
| Altitude | 290 |
| Country | United States |
End: Kimberling City (-93.41685, 36.6334)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 337 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 58m |
| 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 36m |
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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