How far is Kansas City, MO from Warsaw, MO?
The driving distance from Kansas City, MO to Warsaw, MO is about 104.8 miles (168.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 08m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 87.6 miles (140.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 17m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 08m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Kansas City and Warsaw.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kansas City and Warsaw.
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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
1497 ft · 41 sec · Charlotte Street
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Turn left onto East Truman Road
120 m · 12 sec · East Truman Road
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Turn right onto Campbell Street
21 m · 1 sec · Campbell Street
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Take the ramp straight toward US 71 South: Joplin
1114 ft · 27 sec
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Merge slight left onto Bruce R. Watkins Drive
37.3 mi · 44 min · Bruce R. Watkins Drive
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Take the exit slight right toward MO 7 South: Clinton
924 ft · 20 sec
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Turn slight left onto MO 7 South: Clinton
39.2 mi · 45 min
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Turn left onto East Ohio Street
1 km · 1 min · East Ohio Street
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Continue on East Division Road
26.3 mi · 35 min · East Division Road
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Turn right onto Main Street
1108 ft · 36 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto Seminary Street
69 m · 12 sec · Seminary Street
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Turn right onto West Washington Street
32 m · 5 sec · West Washington Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Washington Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Kansas City and Warsaw.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
MO 7 South
Turn slight left onto MO 7 South: Clinton
39.2 mi · 00h 45m
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Kansas City and Showers And Thunderstorms near Warsaw.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Kansas City to Warsaw?
The road trip is about 104.8 miles (168.6 km) and usually takes 02h 08m 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?
Creighton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 52.4 miles from Kansas City and 52.4 miles from Warsaw.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 87.6 miles (140.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.2 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 2:12 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.95 one way or $27.91 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 32.9 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 Warsaw.
Stop Ideas Near Creighton
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 Creighton.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Kansas City and Warsaw. Straight-line distance: 87.58 mi (140.95 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 Warsaw
City in Missouri, United States
| Population | 2,217 |
| Coordinates | 38.2430800, -93.3818700 |
| Altitude | 218 |
| Country | United States |
End: Warsaw (-93.38187, 38.24308)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 169 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 29m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 37m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 05m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 44m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 29m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 18m |
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 | $13.95 | $27.91 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $15.74 | $31.47 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $17.22 | $34.44 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $19.62 | $39.25 |
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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