How far is Kansas City, MO from Rock Port, MO?

The driving distance from Kansas City, MO to Rock Port, MO is about 114.8 miles (184.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 11m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 103.4 miles (166.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 22m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
114.77 mi
02h 11m
Flight
103.41 mi
166.42 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
103.41 mi
Kilometers
166.42 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
114.77 mi
Kilometers
184.71 km
Drive Time
02h 11m

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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 02h 11m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Rock Port
Tue, May 12, 11:01 PM CDT
Return by in Kansas City
Wed, May 13, 1:12 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Kansas City
2026-05-12T20:50
Arrive Rock Port
Tue, May 12, 11:01 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 11m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:11 AM to 12:11 PM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
2:08 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

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
Country Club Village
MO

City in Andrew County, Missouri, United States of America

From Kansas City
57.4 mi
01h 05m
To Rock Port
57.4 mi
01h 05m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
87°F
Tuesday

Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 14 mph SW
Destination
85°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
12 to 15 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Kansas City and Rock Port.

  1. 1

    Start on Oak Street

    6 m · 5 sec · Oak Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East 12th Street

    100 m · 15 sec · East 12th Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Locust Street

    2017 ft · 48 sec · Locust Street

  4. 4

    Continue straight

    3 mi · 6 min

  5. 5

    Keep slight left to continue on MO 9 North: Riverside, Parkville

    1.4 km · 2 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward US 169 North: Smithville

    1540 ft · 24 sec

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight left toward I 29 North, US 71 North: K.C.I. Airport, Saint Joseph

    2441 ft · 60 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight right

    11.5 mi · 13 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    2.7 mi · 3 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on I 29 North, US 71 North: Saint Joseph

    37.1 mi · 40 min

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    53.5 mi · 57 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward MO 111: Langdon, Rock Port

    1454 ft · 27 sec

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Lewis & Clark Trail

    2.5 mi · 3 min · Lewis & Clark Trail

  15. 15

    Continue on South Main Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · South Main Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto West Clay Street

    637 ft · 30 sec · West Clay Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto South Nebraska Street

    26 m · 4 sec · South Nebraska Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Nebraska Street

Car Route Details

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

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
18 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 29 North
105 mi · 92%
Locust Street
3.42 mi · 3%
Lewis & Clark Trail
2.45 mi · 2%
US 169 North
1.53 mi · 1%
MO 9 North
0.88 mi · 1%
South Main Street
0.68 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 29 North

Continue straight

53.5 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
02h 11m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.4 mi
103.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Country Club Village
01h 05m from Kansas City
Leave By
2:08 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Kansas City and Mostly Sunny near Rock Port.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Kansas City to Rock Port?

The road trip is about 114.8 miles (184.7 km) and usually takes 02h 11m 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?

Country Club Village is a useful midpoint, sitting about 57.4 miles from Kansas City and 57.4 miles from Rock Port.

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

The direct path is about 103.4 miles (166.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.4 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 2:08 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.27 one way or $30.55 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 36 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Kansas City and Mostly Sunny near Rock Port.

Stop Ideas Near Country Club Village

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Country Club Village, 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 Country Club Village.

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Union Station

85 mi away
30 West Pershing Rd.
RAIL

Independence

89 mi away
600 South Grand Ave.
RAIL

Lawrence

102 mi away
413 East 7th Street
RAIL

Lee's Summit

109 mi away
217 SW Main St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Kansas City and Rock Port. Straight-line distance: 103.41 mi (166.42 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
Rock Port

#2 Rock Port

City in Atchison County, Missouri, United States

Population1,183
Coordinates40.4111100, -95.5169300
Altitude287
CountryUnited States
Start: Kansas City (-94.57857, 39.09973)
End: Rock Port (-95.51693, 40.41111)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 185 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 49m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 52m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 17m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 54m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 38m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 25m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.05 gal
15.33 L · about $15.27
Round trip
$30.55
8.1 gal · 30.66 L
Estimated CO2
36 kg one way
Round trip: 72 kg / 159 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $15.27 $30.55
Mid-grade $4.25 $17.22 $34.45
Premium $4.65 $18.85 $37.70
Diesel $5.30 $21.48 $42.96

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 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Kansas City and Rock Port. The current time is 20:50:25.

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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.