How far is Kansas City, MO from Terre du Lac, MO?
The driving distance from Kansas City, MO to Terre du Lac, MO is about 274.3 miles (441.5 km), with a travel time of about 05h 49m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 228.9 miles (368.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 39m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 49m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Callaway County, Missouri, United States of America
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Kansas City and Terre du Lac.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kansas City and Terre du Lac.
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Start on Oak Street
6 m · 5 sec · Oak Street
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Turn right onto East 12th Street
1308 ft · 42 sec · East 12th Street
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Turn right onto Charlotte Street
145 m · 12 sec · Charlotte Street
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Take the ramp straight toward I 70 East, US 40 East
1164 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left onto George Brett Super Highway
6.9 mi · 9 min · George Brett Super Highway
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Continue on Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
2.9 mi · 3 min · Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
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Continue on Clifton J. Scott Memorial Highway
1.8 mi · 2 min · Clifton J. Scott Memorial Highway
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Continue on Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
2.6 mi · 3 min · Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
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Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
52.5 mi · 57 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
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Continue on U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway
32 mi · 34 min · U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway
22.4 mi · 24 min · U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway
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Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
1.8 mi · 2 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
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Continue on Highway Patrol Sgt. Benjamin Booth Memorial Highway
1.6 mi · 2 min · Highway Patrol Sgt. Benjamin Booth Memorial Highway
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Continue on Sheriff Roger I. Wilson Memorial Highway
1.9 mi · 2 min · Sheriff Roger I. Wilson Memorial Highway
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Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
64.2 mi · 1 hr 13 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward MO 47: Warrenton, Hawk Point
908 ft · 19 sec
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Turn right
31 mi · 47 min
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At the end of the road, turn left
2293 ft · 50 sec
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Take the exit right
42 m · 5 sec
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Turn right
6.2 mi · 9 min
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Turn right onto Commercial Avenue
1 mi · 2 min · Commercial Avenue
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Continue on East Gravois Avenue
6.2 mi · 10 min · East Gravois Avenue
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Turn right
20.4 mi · 35 min
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At the end of the road, turn right
4.9 mi · 7 min
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Turn left
10.8 mi · 19 min
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Turn right onto Rue Terre Bonne
2475 ft · 2 min · Rue Terre Bonne
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Rue Terre Bonne
98 m · 14 sec · Rue Terre Bonne
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Continue on Rue Terre Bonne
2709 ft · 2 min · Rue Terre Bonne
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Turn left onto Rue Charlemagne
112 m · 19 sec · Rue Charlemagne
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Turn right onto Saint Francois Road
1517 ft · 1 min · Saint Francois Road
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Turn left onto Champs Elysees Drive
1246 ft · 56 sec · Champs Elysees Drive
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Turn right onto Rue Monshau
748 ft · 34 sec · Rue Monshau
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Turn right onto Michel Drive
110 m · 20 sec · Michel Drive
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Continue on Michel Drive
33 m · 5 sec · Michel Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Michel Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Kansas City and Terre du Lac.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
64.2 mi · 01h 13m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Kansas City and Showers And Thunderstorms near Terre du Lac.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Kansas City to Terre du Lac?
The road trip is about 274.3 miles (441.5 km) and usually takes 05h 49m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Kingdom City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 136.8 miles from Kansas City and 137.5 miles from Terre du Lac.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 228.9 miles (368.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 45.4 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 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 5:20 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $38.48 one way or $76.96 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 86 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Kansas City and Showers And Thunderstorms near Terre du Lac.
Stop Ideas Near Kingdom City
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 Kingdom City.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Kansas City and Terre du Lac. Straight-line distance: 228.94 mi (368.44 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 Terre du Lac
Terre du Lac is a place in Missouri, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 37.9117200, -90.6254100 |
| Altitude | 297 |
| Country | United States |
End: Terre du Lac (-90.62541, 37.91172)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 441 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 08m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 51m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 29m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 34m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 55m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 25m |
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 | $3.98 | $38.48 | $76.96 |
| Mid-grade | $4.34 | $42.02 | $84.04 |
| Premium | $4.71 | $45.56 | $91.13 |
| Diesel | $5.99 | $57.96 | $115.93 |
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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