How far is Kansas City, MO from Sweet Springs, MO?

The driving distance from Kansas City, MO to Sweet Springs, MO is about 65.7 miles (105.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 15m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 63.1 miles (101.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 31m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
65.77 mi
01h 15m
Flight
63.16 mi
101.64 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
63.16 mi
Kilometers
101.64 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
65.77 mi
Kilometers
105.84 km
Drive Time
01h 15m

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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 01h 15m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Sweet Springs
Sun, May 3, 4:27 PM CDT
Return by in Kansas City
Sun, May 3, 5:42 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Kansas City
2026-05-03T15:11
Arrive Sweet Springs
Sun, May 3, 4:27 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 15m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:16 AM to 11:16 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:58 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

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
Odessa
MO

City in Missouri

From Kansas City
32.8 mi
00h 37m
To Sweet Springs
32.9 mi
00h 37m

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
41°F
Overnight

Clear

Starts
Sun, May 3 4:00 AM CDT
Wind
7 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Kansas City and Sweet Springs.

  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

    49.6 mi · 54 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward MO 127: Sweet Springs, Mount Leonard

    140 m · 11 sec

  11. 11

    Continue on County Road 328

    1495 ft · 46 sec · County Road 328

  12. 12

    Turn right onto North Locust Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · North Locust Street

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Locust Street

Car Route Details

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

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
13 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
49.6 mi · 75%
George Brett Super Highway
6.92 mi · 11%
Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
5.56 mi · 8%
Clifton J. Scott Memorial Highway
1.83 mi · 3%
North Locust Street
0.89 mi · 1%
County Road 328
0.28 mi
Longest Stretch

Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

49.6 mi · 00h 54m

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
01h 15m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.6 mi
63.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Odessa
00h 37m from Kansas City
Leave By
3:58 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Kansas City and Clear near Sweet Springs.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Kansas City to Sweet Springs?

The road trip is about 65.7 miles (105.8 km) and usually takes 01h 15m 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?

Odessa is a useful midpoint, sitting about 32.8 miles from Kansas City and 32.9 miles from Sweet Springs.

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

The direct path is about 63.1 miles (101.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.6 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 3:58 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.75 one way or $17.50 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Kansas City and Clear near Sweet Springs.

Stop Ideas Near Odessa

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

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

RAIL

Warrensburg

32 mi away
100 South Holden St.
RAIL

Lee's Summit

38 mi away
217 SW Main St.
RAIL

Independence

42 mi away
600 South Grand Ave.
RAIL

Union Station

55 mi away
30 West Pershing Rd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Kansas City and Sweet Springs. Straight-line distance: 63.16 mi (101.64 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
Sweet Springs

#2 Sweet Springs

City in Saline County, Missouri, United States

Population1,415
Coordinates38.9636300, -93.4149300
Altitude217
CountryUnited States
Start: Kansas City (-94.57857, 39.09973)
End: Sweet Springs (-93.41493, 38.96363)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 106 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 11m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 38m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 18m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 05m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 56m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 49m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.32 gal
8.78 L · about $8.75
Round trip
$17.50
4.64 gal · 17.56 L
Estimated CO2
20.6 kg one way
Round trip: 41.2 kg / 91 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $8.75 $17.50
Mid-grade $4.25 $9.87 $19.73
Premium $4.65 $10.80 $21.59
Diesel $5.30 $12.31 $24.61

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 Sweet Springs. The current time is 15:11:23.

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.