How far is Kingsville, MO from Knob Noster, MO?

The driving distance from Kingsville, MO to Knob Noster, MO is about 39 miles (62.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 50m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 27.6 miles (44.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 41m 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
38.98 mi
00h 50m
Flight
27.6 mi
44.42 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
27.6 mi
Kilometers
44.42 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
38.98 mi
Kilometers
62.74 km
Drive Time
00h 50m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 50m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Knob Noster
Wed, May 13, 5:24 PM CDT
Return by in Kingsville
Wed, May 13, 6:14 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Kingsville
2026-05-13T16:33
Arrive Knob Noster
Wed, May 13, 5:24 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 50m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:51 AM to 10:51 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:48 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Kingsville
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
Centerview
MO

City in Johnson County, Missouri, United States

From Kingsville
19.4 mi
00h 25m
To Knob Noster
19.5 mi
00h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, May 13 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 8 mph N
Destination
80°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, May 13 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
3 to 8 mph NNW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Kingsville and Knob Noster.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Kingsville and Knob Noster.

  1. 1

    Start on South Olive Street

    3.3 mi · 6 min · South Olive Street

  2. 2

    Continue straight

    4.7 mi · 8 min

  3. 3

    Continue straight

    1.5 km · 1 min

  4. 4

    Take the ramp straight

    77 m · 4 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    29.8 mi · 34 min

  6. 6

    Turn right onto North State Street

    762 ft · 28 sec · North State Street

  7. 7

    Turn right onto West South Railroad Street

    103 m · 15 sec · West South Railroad Street

  8. 8

    Continue on West South Railroad Street

    107 m · 16 sec · West South Railroad Street

  9. 9

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Madison Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Kingsville and Knob Noster.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
9 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
23.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South Olive Street
38.7 mi · 99%
North State Street
0.14 mi
West South Railroad Street
0.13 mi
Longest Stretch

South Olive Street

Merge slight left

29.8 mi · 00h 34m

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
00h 50m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.4 mi
27.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Centerview
00h 25m from Kingsville
Leave By
4:48 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Kingsville and Sunny near Knob Noster.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Kingsville to Knob Noster?

The road trip is about 39 miles (62.7 km) and usually takes 00h 50m 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?

Centerview is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.4 miles from Kingsville and 19.5 miles from Knob Noster.

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

The direct path is about 27.6 miles (44.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.4 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:48 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.20 one way or $10.41 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Kingsville and Sunny near Knob Noster.

Stop Ideas Near Centerview

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

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

RAIL

Warrensburg

9 mi away
100 South Holden St.
RAIL

Lee's Summit

50 mi away
217 SW Main St.
RAIL

Sedalia

54 mi away
100 block of Main Street, through parking lot
RAIL

Independence

63 mi away
600 South Grand Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Kingsville and Knob Noster. Straight-line distance: 27.6 mi (44.42 km).

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#1 Kingsville

City in Missouri

Population259
Coordinates38.7430700, -94.0699400
Altitude278
CountryUnited States
Knob Noster

#2 Knob Noster

City in Johnson County, Missouri, United States

Population2,799
Coordinates38.7666800, -93.5585500
Altitude245
CountryUnited States
Start: Kingsville (-94.06994, 38.74307)
End: Knob Noster (-93.55855, 38.76668)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 63 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 17m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 58m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 46m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 38m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 33m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 29m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.38 gal
5.21 L · about $5.20
Round trip
$10.41
2.76 gal · 10.42 L
Estimated CO2
12.3 kg one way
Round trip: 24.5 kg / 54 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $5.20 $10.41
Mid-grade $4.25 $5.87 $11.74
Premium $4.65 $6.42 $12.85
Diesel $5.30 $7.32 $14.64

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 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Kingsville and Knob Noster. The current time is 16:33:08.

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.