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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
28.97 mi
00h 33m
Flight
23.61 mi
37.99 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
23.61 mi
Kilometers
37.99 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
28.97 mi
Kilometers
46.63 km
Drive Time
00h 33m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 33m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Holden
Wed, May 13, 4:00 PM CDT
Return by in Knob Noster
Wed, May 13, 4:34 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Knob Noster
2026-05-13T15:27
Arrive Holden
Wed, May 13, 4:00 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 33m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:33 AM to 7:33 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:24 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Knob Noster
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

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 Knob Noster
14.5 mi
00h 16m
To Holden
14.5 mi
00h 16m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Wednesday

Sunny

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

Sunny

Starts
Wed, May 13 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
7 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Madison Avenue

    584 ft · 30 sec · North Madison Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West McPherson Street

    2002 ft · 1 min · West McPherson Street

  3. 3

    Continue straight

    1653 ft · 41 sec

  4. 4

    Take the ramp left toward US 50 West: Warrensburg

    1245 ft · 34 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    14.6 mi · 17 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight left

    739 ft · 20 sec

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    4.9 mi · 9 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight right

    8.2 mi · 15 min

  9. 9

    Turn left onto East 6th Street

    703 ft · 33 sec · East 6th Street

  10. 10

    Turn right onto South Market Street

    20 m · 3 sec · South Market Street

  11. 11

    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.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
11 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
37.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 50 West
28 mi · 97%
West McPherson Street
0.69 mi · 2%
East 6th Street
0.13 mi
North Madison Avenue
0.11 mi
South Market Street
0.01 mi
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 33m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.4 mi
23.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Centerview
00h 16m from Knob Noster
Leave By
7:24 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

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.

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 Knob Noster and Holden. Straight-line distance: 23.61 mi (37.99 km).

Knob Noster

#1 Knob Noster

City in Johnson County, Missouri, United States

Population2,799
Coordinates38.7666800, -93.5585500
Altitude245
CountryUnited States
Holden

#2 Holden

Place in Missouri

Population2,234
Coordinates38.7141800, -93.9913300
Altitude260
CountryUnited States
Start: West South Railroad Street (-93.558665, 38.766739)
End: South Market Street (-93.991213, 38.714175)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 47 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
1.02 gal
3.87 L · about $3.85
Round trip
$7.69
2.04 gal · 7.74 L
Estimated CO2
9.1 kg one way
Round trip: 18.1 kg / 40 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Missouri · May 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Knob Noster and Holden. The current time is 15:27:33.

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.