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

The driving distance from Kansas City, MO to Warrensburg, MO is about 58.5 miles (94.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 14m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 50.9 miles (81.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 29m 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
58.45 mi
01h 14m
Flight
50.92 mi
81.94 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
50.92 mi
Kilometers
81.94 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
58.45 mi
Kilometers
94.07 km
Drive Time
01h 14m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 14m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Warrensburg
Sun, May 31, 3:47 AM CDT
Return by in Kansas City
Sun, May 31, 5:02 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Kansas City
2026-05-31T02:32
Arrive Warrensburg
Sun, May 31, 3:47 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 14m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:15 AM to 11:15 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:00 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
Cockrell
MO

Unincorporated community in Missouri

From Kansas City
29.2 mi
00h 37m
To Warrensburg
29.3 mi
00h 37m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
87°F
Sunday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Partly Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
9 mph SE
Destination
88°F
Sunday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
6 to 12 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    5.5 mi · 8 min · George Brett Super Highway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 435 South: Blue Ridge Cutoff Sports Complex, Wichita

    595 ft · 9 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on I 435 South: Wichita

    1352 ft · 21 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Lamar Hunt Memorial Highway

    2.6 mi · 3 min · Lamar Hunt Memorial Highway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight left toward MO 350 East: 63rd Street, Raytown, Lee's Summit

    1288 ft · 22 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Blue Parkway

    8.2 mi · 13 min · Blue Parkway

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    40 mi · 47 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward MO 13 Business: Warrensburg, Higginsville

    961 ft · 29 sec

  13. 13

    Turn right onto North Maguire Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · North Maguire Street

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Maguire Street

Car Route Details

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

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
14 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
23.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Blue Parkway
48.2 mi · 82%
George Brett Super Highway
5.52 mi · 9%
Lamar Hunt Memorial Highway
2.58 mi · 4%
North Maguire Street
0.83 mi · 1%
I 435 South
0.37 mi · 1%
East 12th Street
0.25 mi
Longest Stretch

Blue Parkway

Continue straight

40 mi · 00h 47m

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 14m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.6 mi
50.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cockrell
00h 37m from Kansas City
Leave By
4:00 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Partly Sunny leaving Kansas City and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Warrensburg.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 58.5 miles (94.1 km) and usually takes 01h 14m 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?

Cockrell is a useful midpoint, sitting about 29.2 miles from Kansas City and 29.3 miles from Warrensburg.

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

The direct path is about 50.9 miles (81.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.6 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 4:00 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.77 one way or $15.54 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Cockrell

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

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

RAIL

Lee's Summit

12 mi away
217 SW Main St.
RAIL

Independence

28 mi away
600 South Grand Ave.
RAIL

Union Station

37 mi away
30 West Pershing Rd.
RAIL

Warrensburg

45 mi away
100 South Holden St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Kansas City and Warrensburg. Straight-line distance: 50.92 mi (81.94 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
Warrensburg

#2 Warrensburg

City in Missouri

Population20,539
Coordinates38.7627900, -93.7360500
Altitude263
CountryUnited States
Start: Kansas City (-94.57857, 39.09973)
End: Warrensburg (-93.73605, 38.76279)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 94 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 56m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 27m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 10m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 58m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 50m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 43m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.06 gal
7.81 L · about $7.77
Round trip
$15.54
4.12 gal · 15.62 L
Estimated CO2
18.3 kg one way
Round trip: 36.6 kg / 81 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $7.77 $15.54
Mid-grade $4.25 $8.76 $17.52
Premium $4.65 $9.59 $19.17
Diesel $5.30 $10.93 $21.85

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 31, 2026

There is no time difference between Kansas City and Warrensburg. The current time is 02:32:59.

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.