How far is Kansas City, MO from Malden, MO?
The driving distance from Kansas City, MO to Malden, MO is about 388.6 miles (625.4 km), with a travel time of about 07h 53m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 306.9 miles (493.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 15h 47m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 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 07h 53m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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.
City in Webster County, Missouri, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Kansas City and Malden.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kansas City and Malden.
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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
68 mi · 1 hr 19 min
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Take the exit slight left toward I 44 East: Rolla, Saint Louis
954 ft · 23 sec
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Merge slight left onto Payne Stewart Highway
4.3 mi · 5 min · Payne Stewart Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 65 South: Branson
2343 ft · 50 sec
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Merge slight left onto Schoolcraft Freeway
8.3 mi · 10 min · Schoolcraft Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 60 East: Cabool
1228 ft · 53 sec
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Merge slight left
82.2 mi · 1 hr 36 min
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Keep slight left to continue on US 60 East: Mountain View, Poplar Bluff
90.4 mi · 1 hr 47 min
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Keep slight right
4.8 mi · 6 min
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Turn straight onto North Westwood Boulevard
1.6 mi · 3 min · North Westwood Boulevard
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Continue on State Street
1396 ft · 26 sec · State Street
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Continue on North Westwood Boulevard
2.3 mi · 4 min · North Westwood Boulevard
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Turn slight left
41 m · 7 sec
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Turn slight left
19.6 mi · 29 min
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Turn left
11.5 mi · 20 min
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Turn right onto North Douglas Street
2008 ft · 45 sec · North Douglas Street
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Turn left onto West Main Street
1320 ft · 29 sec · West Main Street
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Turn right onto South Madison Street
135 m · 11 sec · South Madison Street
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Turn right onto West Laclede Street
19 m · 3 sec · West Laclede Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Laclede Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Kansas City and Malden.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
US 60 East
Keep slight left to continue on US 60 East: Mountain View, Poplar Bluff
90.4 mi · 01h 47m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Kansas City and Chance Rain Showers near Malden.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Kansas City to Malden?
The road trip is about 388.6 miles (625.4 km) and usually takes 07h 53m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Fordland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 194.2 miles from Kansas City and 194.4 miles from Malden.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 306.9 miles (493.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 81.7 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 7:30 AM CDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $51.70 one way or $103.40 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 121.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Kansas City and Chance Rain Showers near Malden.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Kansas City and Malden. Straight-line distance: 306.88 mi (493.87 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 Malden
City in Missouri
| Population | 3,858 |
| Coordinates | 36.5570000, -89.9664800 |
| Altitude | 89 |
| Country | United States |
End: Malden (-89.96648, 36.557)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 625 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 12h 56m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 09h 42m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 07h 46m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 06h 28m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 33m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 50m |
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 | $51.70 | $103.40 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $58.31 | $116.62 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $63.81 | $127.61 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $72.72 | $145.44 |
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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