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

The driving distance from Kansas City, MO to Oran, MO is about 367 miles (590.6 km), with a travel time of about 07h 03m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 301.7 miles (485.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 14h 07m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
366.96 mi
07h 03m
Flight
301.68 mi
485.5 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
301.68 mi
Kilometers
485.5 km
Flight Time
00h 36m

Driving Distance

Road route
366.96 mi
Kilometers
590.56 km
Drive Time
07h 03m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 07h 03m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Oran
Mon, Jun 1, 10:57 PM CDT
Return by in Kansas City
Tue, Jun 2, 6:01 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Kansas City
2026-06-01T15:53
Arrive Oran
Mon, Jun 1, 10:57 PM CDT
Route Timing
07h 03m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
1:04 PM to 2:34 PM CDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
9:52 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Kansas City
8:00 PM CDT
Overnight-style route

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.

Mid-route stop
Jonesburg
MO

City in Montgomery County, Missouri, United States

From Kansas City
183.2 mi
03h 31m
To Oran
183.7 mi
03h 31m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
86°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Mon, Jun 1 2:00 PM CDT
Wind
9 mph NE
Destination
86°F
Monday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Mon, Jun 1 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
1 to 5 mph NNE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

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

  14. 14

    Continue on Sheriff Roger I. Wilson Memorial Highway

    1.9 mi · 2 min · Sheriff Roger I. Wilson Memorial Highway

  15. 15

    Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

    81 mi · 1 hr 35 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward I 64 East, US 40 East, US 61 South: Chesterfield

    1567 ft · 33 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto Avenue of the Saints

    25.1 mi · 31 min · Avenue of the Saints

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward I 270: Chicago, Memphis

    1829 ft · 39 sec

  19. 19

    Keep slight right to continue on I 270 South: Memphis

    1691 ft · 31 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight left

    11.5 mi · 14 min

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward I 55, US 61, US 67: Saint Louis, Memphis, Lemay Ferry Road

    1911 ft · 27 sec

  22. 22

    Keep slight right to continue on I 55 South: Memphis

    2031 ft · 44 sec

  23. 23

    Merge slight left onto Rosa Parks Highway

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Rosa Parks Highway

  24. 24

    Continue on Officer Thomas G. Smith, Jr. Memorial Highway

    1.8 mi · 2 min · Officer Thomas G. Smith, Jr. Memorial Highway

  25. 25

    Continue on Police Officer Steven Jarvis Memorial Highway

    101 mi · 1 hr 48 min · Police Officer Steven Jarvis Memorial Highway

  26. 26

    Take the exit slight right toward MO AB: Cape Girardeau Regional Airport

    954 ft · 20 sec

  27. 27

    Keep slight right to continue on MO AB: Cape Girardeau Regional Airport

    49 m · 4 sec

  28. 28

    Turn right onto Nash Road

    5.6 mi · 8 min · Nash Road

  29. 29

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward MO 77 South: Chaffee

    99 m · 6 sec

  30. 30

    Exit the roundabout onto MO 77 South: Chaffee

    9.8 mi · 17 min

  31. 31

    Turn right onto Church Street

    2200 ft · 2 min · Church Street

  32. 32

    Turn right onto Radcliff Road

    657 ft · 22 sec · Radcliff Road

  33. 33

    Turn left onto South Railroad Street

    16 m · 2 sec · South Railroad Street

  34. 34

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Railroad Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
34 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
4 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
135 mi · 37%
Police Officer Steven Jarvis Memorial Highway
101 mi · 28%
U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway
54.4 mi · 15%
Avenue of the Saints
25.1 mi · 7%
I 270 South
11.8 mi · 3%
MO 77 South
9.86 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Police Officer Steven Jarvis Memorial Highway

Continue on Police Officer Steven Jarvis Memorial Highway

101 mi · 01h 48m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
07h 03m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
14h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+65.3 mi
301.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Jonesburg
03h 31m from Kansas City
Leave By
9:52 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Kansas City and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Oran.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 367 miles (590.6 km) and usually takes 07h 03m 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?

Jonesburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 183.2 miles from Kansas City and 183.7 miles from Oran.

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

The direct path is about 301.7 miles (485.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 65.3 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 $48.83 one way or $97.67 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 115.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Kansas City and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Oran.

Stop Ideas Near Jonesburg

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Jonesburg and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Practical stop 6.7 mi away

Warrenton City Animal Control

Warrenton , MO
314 Coleman, Warrenton, MO 63383
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Warrenton City Hall
Meeting point 7.1 mi away

Warrenton City Hall

Warrenton , MO
200 W Booneslick Rd, Warrenton, MO 63383
Rating 2.7/5 7 reviews City Hall,City government office

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Jonesburg.

RAIL

Hermann

20 mi away
Wharf & Gutenberg Sts.
RAIL

Washington

41 mi away
301 West Front St.
RAIL

Jefferson City

81 mi away
101 Jefferson Street
RAIL

Kirkwood

84 mi away
110 West Argonne Dr.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Kansas City and Oran. Straight-line distance: 301.68 mi (485.5 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
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#2 Oran

City in Missouri, USA

Population1,211
Coordinates37.0850500, -89.6553600
Altitude103
CountryUnited States
Start: Kansas City (-94.57857, 39.09973)
End: Oran (-89.65536, 37.08505)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 591 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)12h 13m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)09h 10m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)07h 20m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)06h 06m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 14m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 34m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
12.95 gal
49.02 L · about $48.83
Round trip
$97.67
25.9 gal · 98.04 L
Estimated CO2
115.1 kg one way
Round trip: 230.2 kg / 508 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $48.83 $97.67
Mid-grade $4.25 $55.08 $110.15
Premium $4.65 $60.27 $120.54
Diesel $5.30 $68.69 $137.37

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 · Jun 01, 2026

There is no time difference between Kansas City and Oran. The current time is 15:53:59.

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.