How far is Knob Noster, MO from Holden, MO?
The driving distance from Knob Noster, MO to Holden, MO is about 29 miles (46.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 33m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 23.6 miles (38 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 06m 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 33m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Halfway Point
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City in Johnson County, Missouri, United States
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Knob Noster and Holden.
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Start on North Madison Avenue
584 ft · 30 sec · North Madison Avenue
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Turn right onto West McPherson Street
2002 ft · 1 min · West McPherson Street
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Continue straight
1653 ft · 41 sec
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Take the ramp left toward US 50 West: Warrensburg
1245 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left
14.6 mi · 17 min
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Take the exit slight left
739 ft · 20 sec
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Continue straight
4.9 mi · 9 min
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Keep slight right
8.2 mi · 15 min
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Turn left onto East 6th Street
703 ft · 33 sec · East 6th Street
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Turn right onto South Market Street
20 m · 3 sec · South Market Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Market Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Knob Noster and Holden.
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.
US 50 West
Merge slight left
14.6 mi · 00h 17m
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.
Sunny leaving Knob Noster and Sunny near Holden.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Knob Noster to Holden?
The road trip is about 29 miles (46.6 km) and usually takes 00h 33m 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?
Centerview is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.5 miles from Knob Noster and 14.5 miles from Holden.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 23.6 miles (38 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.4 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:24 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.85 one way or $7.69 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Knob Noster and Sunny near Holden.
Stop Ideas Near Centerview
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 Centerview.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Knob Noster and Holden. Straight-line distance: 23.61 mi (37.99 km).
#1 Knob Noster
City in Johnson County, Missouri, United States
| Population | 2,799 |
| Coordinates | 38.7666800, -93.5585500 |
| Altitude | 245 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Holden
Place in Missouri
| Population | 2,234 |
| Coordinates | 38.7141800, -93.9913300 |
| Altitude | 260 |
| Country | United States |
End: South Market Street (-93.991213, 38.714175)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 47 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 57m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 21m |
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 | $3.85 | $7.69 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $4.34 | $8.68 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $4.75 | $9.49 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $5.41 | $10.82 |
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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