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

The driving distance from Kansas City, MO to Steele, MO is about 436.9 miles (703.2 km), with a travel time of about 08h 10m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 333.1 miles (536.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 16h 20m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
436.95 mi
08h 10m
Flight
333.12 mi
536.1 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
333.12 mi
Kilometers
536.1 km
Flight Time
00h 40m

Driving Distance

Road route
436.95 mi
Kilometers
703.21 km
Drive Time
08h 10m

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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 08h 10m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Steele
Sat, Apr 25, 4:04 PM CDT
Return by in Kansas City
Sun, Apr 26, 12:14 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Kansas City
2026-04-25T07:54
Arrive Steele
Sat, Apr 25, 4:04 PM CDT
Route Timing
08h 10m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
2:10 PM to 3:40 PM CDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
7:40 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Kansas City
8:00 PM CDT
Overnight-style route

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
Weldon Spring
MO

City in Saint Charles County, Missouri, United States

From Kansas City
218.3 mi
04h 05m
To Steele
218.6 mi
04h 05m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 25 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
6 to 9 mph ESE
Destination
79°F
Saturday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, Apr 25 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    22.4 mi · 24 min · U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway

  12. 12

    Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

    1.8 mi · 2 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  13. 13

    Continue on Highway Patrol Sgt. Benjamin Booth Memorial Highway

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Highway Patrol Sgt. Benjamin Booth Memorial Highway

  14. 14

    Continue on Sheriff Roger I. Wilson Memorial Highway

    1.9 mi · 2 min · Sheriff Roger I. Wilson Memorial Highway

  15. 15

    Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

    81 mi · 1 hr 35 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward I 64 East, US 40 East, US 61 South: Chesterfield

    1567 ft · 33 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto Avenue of the Saints

    25.1 mi · 31 min · Avenue of the Saints

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward I 270: Chicago, Memphis

    1829 ft · 39 sec

  19. 19

    Keep slight right to continue on I 270 South: Memphis

    1691 ft · 31 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight left

    11.5 mi · 14 min

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward I 55, US 61, US 67: Saint Louis, Memphis, Lemay Ferry Road

    1911 ft · 27 sec

  22. 22

    Keep slight right to continue on I 55 South: Memphis

    2031 ft · 44 sec

  23. 23

    Merge slight left onto Rosa Parks Highway

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Rosa Parks Highway

  24. 24

    Continue on Officer Thomas G. Smith, Jr. Memorial Highway

    1.8 mi · 2 min · Officer Thomas G. Smith, Jr. Memorial Highway

  25. 25

    Continue on Police Officer Steven Jarvis Memorial Highway

    184.9 mi · 3 hr 18 min · Police Officer Steven Jarvis Memorial Highway

  26. 26

    Take the exit slight right toward MO 164, US 61: Steele

    1570 ft · 34 sec

  27. 27

    Turn right

    2 mi · 3 min

  28. 28

    Turn left

    30 m · 7 sec

  29. 29

    Turn slight right

    20 m · 5 sec

  30. 30

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
30 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
4 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Police Officer Steven Jarvis Memorial Highway
185 mi · 42%
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
135 mi · 31%
U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway
54.4 mi · 12%
Avenue of the Saints
25.1 mi · 6%
I 270 South
11.8 mi · 3%
George Brett Super Highway
6.92 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Police Officer Steven Jarvis Memorial Highway

Continue on Police Officer Steven Jarvis Memorial Highway

185 mi · 03h 18m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
08h 10m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
16h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+103.8 mi
333.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Weldon Spring
04h 05m from Kansas City
Leave By
7:40 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Kansas City and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Steele.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 436.9 miles (703.2 km) and usually takes 08h 10m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Weldon Spring is a useful midpoint, sitting about 218.3 miles from Kansas City and 218.6 miles from Steele.

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

The direct path is about 333.1 miles (536.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 103.8 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 7:30 AM CDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $58.15 one way or $116.30 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 137 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Kansas City and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Steele.

Stop Ideas Near Weldon Spring

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Weldon Spring and the surrounding midpoint area.
City Hall Park
Scenic stop 5.3 mi away

City Hall Park

Dardenne Prairie , MO
Dardenne Prairie, MO 63368
Rating 4.8/5 294 reviews Tourist attraction,Park
City of O'Fallon
Meeting point 6.9 mi away

City of O'Fallon

O'Fallon , MO
100 N Main St, O'Fallon, MO 63366
Rating 3.3/5 22 reviews City Hall,Water utility company
Swingley Ridge @ Chesterfield City Hall SB
Nearby stop 7.6 mi away

Swingley Ridge @ Chesterfield City Hall SB

Chesterfield , MO
Chesterfield, MO 63017
Bus stop

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Weldon Spring.

RAIL

Kirkwood

29 mi away
110 West Argonne Dr.
RAIL

Washington

33 mi away
301 West Front St.
RAIL

Gateway Transportation Center

43 mi away
551 South 16th St.
RAIL

Alton

53 mi away
3400 College Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Kansas City and Steele. Straight-line distance: 333.12 mi (536.1 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
Steele

#2 Steele

City in Pemiscot County, Missouri, United States

Population1,853
Coordinates36.0839600, -89.8292500
Altitude80
CountryUnited States
Start: Kansas City (-94.57857, 39.09973)
End: Steele (-89.82925, 36.08396)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 703 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)14h 33m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)10h 55m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)08h 44m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)07h 16m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)06h 14m
80 mph (129 km/h)05h 27m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
15.42 gal
58.37 L · about $58.15
Round trip
$116.30
30.84 gal · 116.74 L
Estimated CO2
137 kg one way
Round trip: 274.1 kg / 604 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $58.15 $116.30
Mid-grade $4.25 $65.58 $131.16
Premium $4.65 $71.76 $143.53
Diesel $5.30 $81.79 $163.58

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 25, 2026

There is no time difference between Kansas City and Steele. The current time is 07:54:14.

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.