How far is Kansas City, MO from Salisbury, MO?
The driving distance from Kansas City, MO to Salisbury, MO is about 110.9 miles (178.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 35m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 97.7 miles (157.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 11m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 35m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in Carroll County, Missouri, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Kansas City and Salisbury.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kansas City and Salisbury.
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Start on Oak Street
6 m · 5 sec · Oak Street
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Turn right onto East 12th Street
2100 ft · 1 min · East 12th Street
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Turn left onto Harrison Street
133 m · 16 sec · Harrison Street
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Turn left onto East 11th Street
64 m · 5 sec · East 11th Street
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Take the ramp right toward I 70 West, US 24 West, US 40 West, I 29 North, I 35 North, US 71 North
139 m · 11 sec
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Merge slight left onto George Brett Super Highway
1157 ft · 22 sec · George Brett Super Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 29 North, I 35 North, US 71 North: Saint Joseph, Des Moines
2.7 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MO 210: Armour Road
1657 ft · 43 sec
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Turn right onto Armour Road
33.5 mi · 44 min · Armour Road
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Continue straight
31.3 mi · 40 min
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Turn left onto South Main Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · South Main Street
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Turn right onto East Benton Street
1.5 km · 2 min · East Benton Street
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Continue straight
39.6 mi · 59 min
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Turn right onto West 2nd Street
2059 ft · 57 sec · West 2nd Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West 2nd Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Kansas City and Salisbury.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
East Benton Street
Continue straight
39.6 mi · 01h 00m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Kansas City and Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Salisbury.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Kansas City to Salisbury?
The road trip is about 110.9 miles (178.4 km) and usually takes 02h 35m 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?
Norborne is a useful midpoint, sitting about 55.4 miles from Kansas City and 55.5 miles from Salisbury.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 97.7 miles (157.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.2 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:18 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.74 one way or $29.49 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 34.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Kansas City and Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Salisbury.
Stop Ideas Near Norborne
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Norborne.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Kansas City and Salisbury. Straight-line distance: 97.66 mi (157.17 km).
#1 Kansas City
The third most populous city in Missouri and the center of the Kansas City metropolitan area.
| Population | 495,327 |
| Coordinates | 39.0997300, -94.5785700 |
| Altitude | 274 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Salisbury
City in Chariton County, Missouri, USA
| Population | 1,510 |
| Coordinates | 39.4239200, -92.8015800 |
| Altitude | 226 |
| Country | United States |
End: Salisbury (-92.80158, 39.42392)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 178 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 41m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 46m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 13m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 50m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 35m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 22m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $14.74 | $29.49 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $16.63 | $33.26 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $18.20 | $36.39 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $20.74 | $41.48 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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