How far is Kansas City, MO from Saint Martins, MO?

The driving distance from Kansas City, MO to Saint Martins, MO is about 142.9 miles (230 km), with a travel time of about 02h 52m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 125.6 miles (202.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 44m 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
142.92 mi
02h 52m
Flight
125.57 mi
202.08 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
125.57 mi
Kilometers
202.08 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
142.92 mi
Kilometers
230 km
Drive Time
02h 52m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 52m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Saint Martins
Thu, Apr 23, 11:03 AM CDT
Return by in Kansas City
Thu, Apr 23, 1:56 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Kansas City
2026-04-23T08:11
Arrive Saint Martins
Thu, Apr 23, 11:03 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 52m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:52 AM to 12:52 PM CDT

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

Leave by
12:46 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
Houstonia
MO

City in Pettis County, Missouri, United States

From Kansas City
71.3 mi
01h 26m
To Saint Martins
71.6 mi
01h 26m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
16 to 21 mph S
Destination
82°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
6 to 14 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Kansas City and Saint Martins.

  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

    4.7 mi · 5 min · U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward MO 87: Boonville, Prairie Home

    1138 ft · 27 sec

  13. 13

    Turn right

    18.2 mi · 25 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight left

    12.3 mi · 18 min

  15. 15

    Turn straight

    3 mi · 4 min

  16. 16

    Turn right

    3.7 mi · 6 min

  17. 17

    Continue straight

    157 m · 10 sec

  18. 18

    Continue straight

    3032 ft · 1 min

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Business 50 West

    1.1 km · 1 min · Business 50 West

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Business 50 West

Car Route Details

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

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
20 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
52.5 mi · 37%
U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway
36.8 mi · 26%
MO 87
13.2 mi · 9%
George Brett Super Highway
6.92 mi · 5%
Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
5.56 mi · 4%
Clifton J. Scott Memorial Highway
1.83 mi · 1%
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
02h 52m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.3 mi
125.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Houstonia
01h 26m from Kansas City
Leave By
12:46 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Kansas City and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Saint Martins.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Kansas City to Saint Martins?

The road trip is about 142.9 miles (230 km) and usually takes 02h 52m 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?

Houstonia is a useful midpoint, sitting about 71.3 miles from Kansas City and 71.6 miles from Saint Martins.

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

The direct path is about 125.6 miles (202.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.3 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:46 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.01 one way or $38.01 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 44.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Kansas City and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Saint Martins.

Stop Ideas Near Houstonia

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

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

RAIL

Sedalia

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

Warrensburg

36 mi away
100 South Holden St.
RAIL

Lee's Summit

88 mi away
217 SW Main St.
RAIL

Independence

95 mi away
600 South Grand Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Kansas City and Saint Martins. Straight-line distance: 125.57 mi (202.08 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
Saint Martins

#2 Saint Martins

City in Cole County, MO

Population1,204
Coordinates38.5942000, -92.3371300
Altitude237
CountryUnited States
Start: Kansas City (-94.57857, 39.09973)
End: Saint Martins (-92.33713, 38.5942)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 230 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 45m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 34m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 51m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 22m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 02m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 46m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.04 gal
19.09 L · about $19.01
Round trip
$38.01
10.08 gal · 38.18 L
Estimated CO2
44.8 kg one way
Round trip: 89.6 kg / 198 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $19.01 $38.01
Mid-grade $4.25 $21.44 $42.87
Premium $4.65 $23.46 $46.91
Diesel $5.30 $26.73 $53.46

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Kansas City and Saint Martins. The current time is 08:11:52.

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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.