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

The driving distance from Kansas City, MO to Moberly, MO is about 159.4 miles (256.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 00m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 116.6 miles (187.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 00m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
159.36 mi
03h 00m
Flight
116.6 mi
187.65 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
116.6 mi
Kilometers
187.65 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
159.36 mi
Kilometers
256.47 km
Drive Time
03h 00m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 00m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Moberly
Tue, May 5, 11:49 AM CDT
Return by in Kansas City
Tue, May 5, 2:49 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Kansas City
2026-05-05T08:49
Arrive Moberly
Tue, May 5, 11:49 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 00m
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

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Nelson
MO

City in Saline County, Missouri, United States

From Kansas City
79.5 mi
01h 30m
To Moberly
79.8 mi
01h 30m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
60°F
Tuesday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
9 to 13 mph NNE
Destination
59°F
Tuesday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
9 to 13 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Oak Street

    6 m · 5 sec · Oak Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East 12th Street

    1308 ft · 42 sec · East 12th Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Charlotte Street

    145 m · 12 sec · Charlotte Street

  4. 4

    Take the ramp straight toward I 70 East, US 40 East

    1164 ft · 28 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto George Brett Super Highway

    6.9 mi · 9 min · George Brett Super Highway

  6. 6

    Continue on Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway

    2.9 mi · 3 min · Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway

  7. 7

    Continue on Clifton J. Scott Memorial Highway

    1.8 mi · 2 min · Clifton J. Scott Memorial Highway

  8. 8

    Continue on Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway

    2.6 mi · 3 min · Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway

  9. 9

    Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

    52.5 mi · 57 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  10. 10

    Continue on U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway

    32 mi · 34 min · U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway

    22.4 mi · 24 min · U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway

  12. 12

    Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

    1.8 mi · 2 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  13. 13

    Continue on Highway Patrol Sgt. Benjamin Booth Memorial Highway

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Highway Patrol Sgt. Benjamin Booth Memorial Highway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward MO 763

    839 ft · 22 sec

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Range Line Street

    3.3 mi · 6 min · Range Line Street

  16. 16

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward MO 763 North: Moberly

    52 m · 3 sec

  17. 17

    Exit the roundabout onto MO 763 North: Moberly

    1927 ft · 36 sec

  18. 18

    Take the ramp straight toward US 63 North: Moberly

    2711 ft · 1 min

  19. 19

    Merge slight left

    28.3 mi · 30 min

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward MO EE: Downtown Moberly

    785 ft · 23 sec

  21. 21

    Turn left

    1.5 mi · 3 min

  22. 22

    Turn left onto South Clark Street

    32 m · 5 sec · South Clark Street

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Clark Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
23 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
2 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway
54.4 mi · 34%
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
54.3 mi · 34%
US 63 North
28.9 mi · 18%
George Brett Super Highway
6.92 mi · 4%
Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
5.56 mi · 3%
Range Line Street
3.34 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

52.5 mi · 00h 57m

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
03h 00m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
06h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+42.8 mi
116.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Nelson
01h 30m from Kansas City
Leave By
12:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Kansas City and Showers And Thunderstorms near Moberly.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 159.4 miles (256.5 km) and usually takes 03h 00m 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?

Nelson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 79.5 miles from Kansas City and 79.8 miles from Moberly.

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

The direct path is about 116.6 miles (187.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 42.8 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 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 $21.19 one way or $42.39 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 49.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Kansas City and Showers And Thunderstorms near Moberly.

Stop Ideas Near Nelson

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

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

RAIL

Sedalia

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

Warrensburg

66 mi away
100 South Holden St.
RAIL

Jefferson City

88 mi away
101 Jefferson Street
RAIL

Lee's Summit

117 mi away
217 SW Main St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Kansas City and Moberly. Straight-line distance: 116.6 mi (187.65 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
Moberly

#2 Moberly

City in Randolph County, Missouri, United States

Population13,512
Coordinates39.4183700, -92.4382400
Altitude265
CountryUnited States
Start: Kansas City (-94.57857, 39.09973)
End: Moberly (-92.43824, 39.41837)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 256 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 18m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 59m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 11m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 39m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 16m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 59m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.62 gal
21.29 L · about $21.19
Round trip
$42.39
11.24 gal · 42.58 L
Estimated CO2
49.9 kg one way
Round trip: 99.9 kg / 220 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $21.19 $42.39
Mid-grade $4.25 $23.90 $47.80
Premium $4.65 $26.16 $52.31
Diesel $5.30 $29.81 $59.62

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 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Kansas City and Moberly. The current time is 08:49:16.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.