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

The driving distance from Kansas City, MO to Roubidoux, MO is about 225.7 miles (363.3 km), with a travel time of about 05h 04m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 175.5 miles (282.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 08m 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
225.74 mi
05h 04m
Flight
175.54 mi
282.5 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
175.54 mi
Kilometers
282.5 km
Flight Time
00h 21m

Driving Distance

Road route
225.74 mi
Kilometers
363.3 km
Drive Time
05h 04m

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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 05h 04m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Roubidoux
Sun, May 3, 7:21 AM CDT
Return by in Kansas City
Sun, May 3, 12:26 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Kansas City
2026-05-03T02:17
Arrive Roubidoux
Sun, May 3, 7:21 AM CDT
Route Timing
05h 04m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:04 AM to 1:04 PM CDT

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

Leave by
6:52 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

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
Warsaw
MO

City in Missouri, United States

From Kansas City
112.8 mi
02h 32m
To Roubidoux
112.9 mi
02h 32m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 3 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
9 to 14 mph WSW
Destination
74°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 3 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
2 to 12 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    39.2 mi · 45 min

  10. 10

    Turn left onto East Ohio Street

    1 km · 1 min · East Ohio Street

  11. 11

    Continue on East Division Road

    27.6 mi · 37 min · East Division Road

  12. 12

    Take the ramp right toward MO 7 South, MO 65 South: Springfield

    6.5 mi · 8 min

  13. 13

    Turn left

    31.1 mi · 46 min

  14. 14

    At the end of the road, turn right

    24.9 mi · 30 min

  15. 15

    Turn left

    2.4 mi · 4 min

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    4.7 mi · 8 min

  17. 17

    Take the ramp left toward I 44 East: Rolla

    1120 ft · 27 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left

    9.9 mi · 11 min

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward MO 133, MO AB: Richland

    1763 ft · 44 sec

  20. 20

    Turn right

    69 m · 8 sec

  21. 21

    Continue straight

    6.3 mi · 9 min

  22. 22

    Turn right

    54 m · 12 sec

  23. 23

    Turn right

    29.5 mi · 42 min

  24. 24

    Turn right

    1.3 km · 2 min

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Gladden Road

    1.3 mi · 5 min · Gladden Road

  26. 26

    Continue on Gladden Road

    1.7 mi · 7 min · Gladden Road

  27. 27

    Turn straight onto Roubidoux Road

    95 m · 14 sec · Roubidoux Road

  28. 28

    Turn right onto Flat Rock Road

    559 ft · 25 sec · Flat Rock Road

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Flat Rock Road

Car Route Details

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

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
29 steps
16 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
MO 7 South
50.6 mi · 22%
Bruce R. Watkins Drive
37.3 mi · 17%
East Division Road
27.6 mi · 12%
I 44 East
10.1 mi · 4%
MO 133
6.62 mi · 3%
Gladden Road
3 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

MO 7 South

Turn slight left onto MO 7 South: Clinton

39.2 mi · 00h 45m

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
05h 04m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+50.2 mi
175.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Warsaw
02h 32m from Kansas City
Leave By
6:52 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Kansas City and Sunny near Roubidoux.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 225.7 miles (363.3 km) and usually takes 05h 04m 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?

Warsaw is a useful midpoint, sitting about 112.8 miles from Kansas City and 112.9 miles from Roubidoux.

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

The direct path is about 175.5 miles (282.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 50.2 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 6:52 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.02 one way or $60.03 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 70.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Kansas City and Sunny near Roubidoux.

Stop Ideas Near Warsaw

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

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

RAIL

Sedalia

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

Warrensburg

66 mi away
100 South Holden St.
RAIL

Jefferson City

112 mi away
101 Jefferson Street
RAIL

Lee's Summit

114 mi away
217 SW Main St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Kansas City and Roubidoux. Straight-line distance: 175.54 mi (282.5 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 Roubidoux

Township in Texas County, Missouri, USA

Population1,647
Coordinates37.4225500, -92.1479400
Altitude346
CountryUnited States
Start: Kansas City (-94.57857, 39.09973)
End: Roubidoux (-92.14794, 37.42255)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 363 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 31m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 38m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 30m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 45m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 13m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 48m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.96 gal
30.15 L · about $30.02
Round trip
$60.03
15.92 gal · 60.3 L
Estimated CO2
70.7 kg one way
Round trip: 141.5 kg / 312 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $30.02 $60.03
Mid-grade $4.25 $33.85 $67.71
Premium $4.65 $37.05 $74.09
Diesel $5.30 $42.22 $84.44

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 03, 2026

There is no time difference between Kansas City and Roubidoux. The current time is 02:17:19.

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.