How far is Kearney, MO from Kansas City, MO?
The driving distance from Kearney, MO to Kansas City, MO is about 24.1 miles (38.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 25m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 21.9 miles (35.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 51m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 25m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Clay County, Missouri, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Kearney and Kansas City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kearney and Kansas City.
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Start on South Jefferson Street
14 m · 3 sec · South Jefferson Street
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Turn left
3068 ft · 1 min
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Turn left
777 ft · 19 sec
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Merge slight left onto Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
22.3 mi · 26 min · Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on I 70 East, US 40 East, US 71 South: Saint Louis, Joplin
1742 ft · 33 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward Downtown
745 ft · 20 sec
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Turn slight right onto East 11th Street
1356 ft · 52 sec · East 11th Street
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Turn left onto Oak Street
141 m · 15 sec · Oak Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Oak Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Kearney and Kansas City.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
Merge slight left onto Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
22.3 mi · 00h 26m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Kearney and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Kansas City.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Kearney to Kansas City?
The road trip is about 24.1 miles (38.8 km) and usually takes 00h 25m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Glenaire is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.9 miles from Kearney and 12.2 miles from Kansas City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 21.9 miles (35.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.2 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:38 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.21 one way or $6.41 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Kearney and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Kansas City.
Stop Ideas Near Glenaire
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Negro Leagues Baseball Museum
Parkville City Hall
Country Club Plaza
Overlook at Quality Hill
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Glenaire.
Independence
Union Station
Lee's Summit
Lawrence
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Kearney and Kansas City. Straight-line distance: 21.84 mi (35.15 km).
#1 Kearney
City in Clay County, Missouri, United States
| Population | 11,155 |
| Coordinates | 39.3677800, -94.3621700 |
| Altitude | 261 |
| Country | United States |
#2 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 |
End: Oak Street (-94.578571, 39.099732)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 39 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 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 | $3.21 | $6.41 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $3.62 | $7.23 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $3.96 | $7.91 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $4.51 | $9.02 |
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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