How far is Kansas City, MO from Lebanon, MO?
The driving distance from Kansas City, MO to Lebanon, MO is about 174.5 miles (280.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 42m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 142.7 miles (229.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 24m 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 03h 42m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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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 Lebanon.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kansas City and Lebanon.
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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
39.2 mi · 45 min
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Turn left onto East Ohio Street
1 km · 1 min · East Ohio Street
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Continue on East Division Road
27.6 mi · 37 min · East Division Road
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Take the ramp right toward MO 7 South, MO 65 South: Springfield
7.3 mi · 9 min
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Continue straight
31.5 mi · 41 min
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Turn left
29.9 mi · 42 min
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Turn left onto East Commercial Street
5 m · 1 sec · East Commercial Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Commercial Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Kansas City and Lebanon.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
MO 7 South
Turn slight left onto MO 7 South: Clinton
39.2 mi · 00h 45m
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 Likely near Lebanon.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Kansas City to Lebanon?
The road trip is about 174.5 miles (280.9 km) and usually takes 03h 42m 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?
Coal is a useful midpoint, sitting about 87.2 miles from Kansas City and 87.3 miles from Lebanon.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 142.7 miles (229.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 31.8 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 9:36 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.23 one way or $46.46 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 54.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Kansas City and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Lebanon.
Stop Ideas Near Coal
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 Coal.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Kansas City and Lebanon. Straight-line distance: 142.7 mi (229.66 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 Lebanon
City in Laclede County, Missouri, United States
| Population | 14,881 |
| Coordinates | 37.6806000, -92.6637900 |
| Altitude | 384 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lebanon (-92.66379, 37.6806)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 281 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 48m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 21m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 29m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 54m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 29m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 10m |
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 | $23.23 | $46.46 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $26.20 | $52.40 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $28.67 | $57.34 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $32.67 | $65.35 |
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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