How far is Kansas City, MO from Tipton, MO?
The driving distance from Kansas City, MO to Tipton, MO is about 119.4 miles (192.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 24m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 101.5 miles (163.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 48m 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.
Flight Distance
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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 02h 24m.
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 Lafayette and Saline counties in the U.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Kansas City and Tipton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kansas City and Tipton.
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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
8.5 mi · 9 min · U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 65 South: Sedalia
1895 ft · 46 sec
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Merge slight left
15.9 mi · 18 min
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Turn slight left onto MO 765
706 ft · 14 sec · MO 765
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Continue straight
799 ft · 16 sec
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Turn straight onto North Ohio Avenue
1.5 km · 2 min · North Ohio Avenue
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Turn left onto East Pettis Street
2233 ft · 1 min · East Pettis Street
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Continue on West Saline Street
1764 ft · 50 sec · West Saline Street
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Turn right onto North Engineer Avenue
2756 ft · 1 min · North Engineer Avenue
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Turn left onto East Broadway Boulevard
24.2 mi · 33 min · East Broadway Boulevard
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Turn left onto Walnut Street
741 ft · 29 sec · Walnut Street
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Turn left onto South Moreau Avenue
1133 ft · 25 sec · South Moreau Avenue
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Turn right onto West Morgan Street
681 ft · 35 sec · West Morgan Street
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Turn left onto Osage Avenue
6 m · 1 sec · Osage Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Osage Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Kansas City and Tipton.
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
52.5 mi · 00h 57m
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 leaving Kansas City and Sunny near Tipton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Kansas City to Tipton?
The road trip is about 119.4 miles (192.1 km) and usually takes 02h 24m 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?
Emma is a useful midpoint, sitting about 59.6 miles from Kansas City and 59.8 miles from Tipton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 101.5 miles (163.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.9 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 1:42 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.88 one way or $31.75 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Kansas City and Sunny near Tipton.
Stop Ideas Near Emma
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 Emma.
Warrensburg
Sedalia
Lee's Summit
Independence
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Kansas City and Tipton. Straight-line distance: 101.49 mi (163.34 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 Tipton
Town in Missouri
| Population | 2,880 |
| Coordinates | 38.6555800, -92.7799200 |
| Altitude | 282 |
| Country | United States |
End: Tipton (-92.77992, 38.65558)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 192 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 58m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 59m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 23m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 59m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 42m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 29m |
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 | $15.88 | $31.75 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $17.91 | $35.81 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $19.59 | $39.19 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $22.33 | $44.66 |
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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