How far is Kansas City, MO from Sugar Creek, MO?

The driving distance from Kansas City, MO to Sugar Creek, MO is about 8.2 miles (13.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 17m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 7.2 miles (11.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 35m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
8.23 mi
00h 17m
Flight
7.21 mi
11.61 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
7.21 mi
Kilometers
11.61 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
8.23 mi
Kilometers
13.25 km
Drive Time
00h 17m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 17m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Sugar Creek
Fri, May 1, 12:08 AM CDT
Return by in Kansas City
Fri, May 1, 12:25 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Kansas City
2026-04-30T23:50
Arrive Sugar Creek
Fri, May 1, 12:08 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 17m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:18 AM to 7:18 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:54 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Kansas City
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

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
North Kansas City
MO

City in Clay County, Missouri, United States

From Kansas City
4.1 mi
00h 08m
To Sugar Creek
4.1 mi
00h 08m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
66°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph W
Destination
66°F
This Afternoon

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 12:00 PM CDT
Wind
10 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Kansas City and Sugar Creek.

  1. 1

    Start on Oak Street

    6 m · 5 sec · Oak Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East 12th Street

    2457 ft · 1 min · East 12th Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Troost Avenue

    889 ft · 24 sec · Troost Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn right onto East 10th Street

    1807 ft · 48 sec · East 10th Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Mary Lou Williams Lane

    984 ft · 26 sec · Mary Lou Williams Lane

  6. 6

    Turn slight right onto East 9th Street

    2.4 mi · 4 min · East 9th Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Winner Road

    2726 ft · 54 sec · Winner Road

  8. 8

    Turn slight right onto Independence Avenue

    1.1 km · 1 min · Independence Avenue

  9. 9

    Continue on Winner Road

    2 mi · 5 min · Winner Road

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    1.6 km · 3 min

  11. 11

    Turn left onto South Sterling Avenue

    2671 ft · 1 min · South Sterling Avenue

  12. 12

    Turn right onto South Kentucky Avenue

    18 m · 3 sec · South Kentucky Avenue

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Kentucky Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
13 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
158.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Winner Road
3.5 mi · 43%
East 9th Street
2.38 mi · 29%
Independence Avenue
0.67 mi · 8%
South Sterling Avenue
0.51 mi · 6%
East 12th Street
0.47 mi · 6%
East 10th Street
0.34 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

East 9th Street

Turn slight right onto East 9th Street

2.38 mi · 00h 04m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 17m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+1 mi
7.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
North Kansas City
00h 08m from Kansas City
Leave By
7:54 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Kansas City and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Sugar Creek.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Kansas City to Sugar Creek?

The road trip is about 8.2 miles (13.2 km) and usually takes 00h 17m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

North Kansas City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 4.1 miles from Kansas City and 4.1 miles from Sugar Creek.

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

The direct path is about 7.2 miles (11.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 1 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:54 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.09 one way or $2.19 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Kansas City and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Sugar Creek.

Stop Ideas Near North Kansas City

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 North Kansas City and the surrounding midpoint area.
Negro Leagues Baseball Museum
Scenic stop 3.1 mi away

Negro Leagues Baseball Museum

Kansas City , MO
1616 E 18th St, Kansas City, MO 64108
Rating 4.8/5 1,825 reviews Tourist attraction,National museum
Parkville City Hall
Meeting point 11.8 mi away

Parkville City Hall

Parkville , MO
8880 Clark Ave, Parkville, MO 64152
Rating 5.0/5 4 reviews City Hall,City government office
St. Louis - Kansas City Carpenters Regional Council
Nearby stop 3.9 mi away

St. Louis - Kansas City Carpenters Regional Council

Kansas City , MO
8955 E 38 Terrace #100, Kansas City, MO 64129
Rating 4.9/5 16 reviews Labor union
Overlook at Quality Hill
Scenic stop 4.6 mi away

Overlook at Quality Hill

Kansas City , MO
1031 Summit St, Kansas City, MO 64105
Rating 4.7/5 19 reviews Park

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to North Kansas City.

RAIL

Union Station

5 mi away
30 West Pershing Rd.
RAIL

Independence

12 mi away
600 South Grand Ave.
RAIL

Lee's Summit

29 mi away
217 SW Main St.
RAIL

Lawrence

60 mi away
413 East 7th Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Kansas City and Sugar Creek. Straight-line distance: 7.21 mi (11.61 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
Sugar Creek

#2 Sugar Creek

City in Missouri

Population3,235
Coordinates39.1097300, -94.4446700
Altitude250
CountryUnited States
Start: Kansas City (-94.57857, 39.09973)
End: Sugar Creek (-94.44467, 39.10973)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 13 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 16m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 12m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 09m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 08m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 07m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 06m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.29 gal
1.1 L · about $1.09
Round trip
$2.19
0.58 gal · 2.2 L
Estimated CO2
2.6 kg one way
Round trip: 5.2 kg / 11 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $1.09 $2.19
Mid-grade $4.25 $1.23 $2.47
Premium $4.65 $1.35 $2.70
Diesel $5.30 $1.54 $3.08

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 01, 2026

There is no time difference between Kansas City and Sugar Creek. The current time is 23:50:15.

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.