How far is Kansas City, MO from La Monte, MO?
The driving distance from Kansas City, MO to La Monte, MO is about 75.4 miles (121.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 34m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 65.9 miles (106.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 08m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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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 01h 34m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Unincorporated community in Missouri
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Kansas City and La Monte.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kansas City and La Monte.
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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
145 m · 12 sec · Charlotte Street
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Take the ramp straight toward I 70 East, US 40 East
1164 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left onto George Brett Super Highway
5.5 mi · 8 min · George Brett Super Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 435 South: Blue Ridge Cutoff Sports Complex, Wichita
595 ft · 9 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 435 South: Wichita
1352 ft · 21 sec
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Merge slight left onto Lamar Hunt Memorial Highway
2.6 mi · 3 min · Lamar Hunt Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight left toward MO 350 East: 63rd Street, Raytown, Lee's Summit
1288 ft · 22 sec
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Merge slight left onto Blue Parkway
8.2 mi · 13 min · Blue Parkway
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Continue straight
56.9 mi · 1 hr 6 min
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Take the exit slight left
636 ft · 19 sec
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Turn left
26 m · 4 sec
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Turn right onto Front Street
678 ft · 19 sec · Front Street
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Turn left onto South Main Street
1.2 km · 1 min · South Main Street
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Turn left onto West Pine Street
67 m · 10 sec · West Pine Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Pine Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Kansas City and La Monte.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Blue Parkway
Continue straight
56.9 mi · 01h 06m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Kansas City and Sunny near La Monte.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Kansas City to La Monte?
The road trip is about 75.4 miles (121.3 km) and usually takes 01h 34m 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?
Elm is a useful midpoint, sitting about 37.7 miles from Kansas City and 37.8 miles from La Monte.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 65.9 miles (106.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.5 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 3:22 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.03 one way or $20.06 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Kansas City and Sunny near La Monte.
Stop Ideas Near Elm
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 Elm.
Warrensburg
Lee's Summit
Independence
Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Kansas City and La Monte. Straight-line distance: 65.94 mi (106.12 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 La Monte
City in Pettis County, Missouri, United States
| Population | 1,137 |
| Coordinates | 38.7741800, -93.4252100 |
| Altitude | 262 |
| Country | United States |
End: La Monte (-93.42521, 38.77418)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 121 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 30m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 53m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 30m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 15m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 04m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 56m |
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 | $10.03 | $20.06 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $11.31 | $22.63 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $12.38 | $24.76 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $14.11 | $28.22 |
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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