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

The driving distance from Kansas City, MO to Rogersville, MO is about 185.3 miles (298.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 41m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 160.1 miles (257.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 22m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
185.27 mi
03h 41m
Flight
160.06 mi
257.59 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
160.06 mi
Kilometers
257.59 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
185.27 mi
Kilometers
298.17 km
Drive Time
03h 41m

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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 03h 41m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Rogersville
Sat, Apr 18, 10:58 AM CDT
Return by in Kansas City
Sat, Apr 18, 2:40 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Kansas City
2026-04-18T07:17
Arrive Rogersville
Sat, Apr 18, 10:58 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 41m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:41 AM to 11:41 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:38 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Kansas City
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Lowry City
MO

City in Saint Clair County, Missouri, United States

From Kansas City
92.6 mi
01h 50m
To Rogersville
92.6 mi
01h 50m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
58°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph NW
Destination
59°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    1497 ft · 41 sec · Charlotte Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto East Truman Road

    120 m · 12 sec · East Truman Road

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Campbell Street

    21 m · 1 sec · Campbell Street

  6. 6

    Take the ramp straight toward US 71 South: Joplin

    1114 ft · 27 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Bruce R. Watkins Drive

    37.3 mi · 44 min · Bruce R. Watkins Drive

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward MO 7 South: Clinton

    924 ft · 20 sec

  9. 9

    Turn slight left onto MO 7 South: Clinton

    55.5 mi · 1 hr 4 min

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    68 mi · 1 hr 19 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight left toward I 44 East: Rolla, Saint Louis

    954 ft · 23 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Payne Stewart Highway

    4.3 mi · 5 min · Payne Stewart Highway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward US 65 South: Branson

    2343 ft · 50 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Schoolcraft Freeway

    8.3 mi · 10 min · Schoolcraft Freeway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward US 60 East: Cabool

    1228 ft · 53 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    8 mi · 10 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward FR 247

    823 ft · 26 sec

  18. 18

    Turn left onto South Farm Road 247

    651 ft · 15 sec · South Farm Road 247

  19. 19

    Turn right

    1272 ft · 25 sec

  20. 20

    Continue on East Center Street

    1.5 mi · 3 min · East Center Street

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Center Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
21 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
4 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
MO 7 South
124 mi · 67%
Bruce R. Watkins Drive
37.3 mi · 20%
Schoolcraft Freeway
8.29 mi · 4%
US 60 East
8.23 mi · 4%
Payne Stewart Highway
4.28 mi · 2%
East Center Street
1.52 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

MO 7 South

Continue straight

68 mi · 01h 19m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
03h 41m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+25.2 mi
160.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lowry City
01h 50m from Kansas City
Leave By
9:38 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 185.3 miles (298.2 km) and usually takes 03h 41m 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?

Lowry City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 92.6 miles from Kansas City and 92.6 miles from Rogersville.

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

The direct path is about 160.1 miles (257.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.2 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 9:38 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.66 one way or $49.32 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 58.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Lowry City

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

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

RAIL

Warrensburg

69 mi away
100 South Holden St.
RAIL

Sedalia

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

Lee's Summit

103 mi away
217 SW Main St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Kansas City and Rogersville. Straight-line distance: 160.06 mi (257.59 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
Rogersville

#2 Rogersville

City in Greene and Webster Counties in the U.

Population3,953
Coordinates37.1170000, -93.0557300
Altitude445
CountryUnited States
Start: Kansas City (-94.57857, 39.09973)
End: Rogersville (-93.05573, 37.117)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 298 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 10m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 37m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 42m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 05m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 38m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 18m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.54 gal
24.75 L · about $24.66
Round trip
$49.32
13.08 gal · 49.5 L
Estimated CO2
58.1 kg one way
Round trip: 116.2 kg / 256 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $24.66 $49.32
Mid-grade $4.25 $27.81 $55.63
Premium $4.65 $30.44 $60.87
Diesel $5.30 $34.69 $69.38

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 · Apr 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Kansas City and Rogersville. The current time is 07:17:28.

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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.