How far is Knob Noster, MO from Kansas City, MO?
The driving distance from Knob Noster, MO to Kansas City, MO is about 68 miles (109.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 11m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 59.5 miles (95.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 23m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 11m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in Jackson County, Missouri, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Knob Noster and Kansas City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Knob Noster and Kansas City.
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Start on North Madison Avenue
584 ft · 28 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 · 40 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
49.5 mi · 58 min
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Continue on Blue Parkway
7.7 mi · 12 min · Blue Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 435 North
2282 ft · 39 sec
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Merge slight left
2.4 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 70, US 24 West: Kansas City, Saint Louis, Sports Complex
664 ft · 16 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 70 West, US 24 West: Kansas City
1.3 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto George Brett Super Highway
5.3 mi · 7 min · George Brett Super Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on I 670 West, I 70 Alternate, I 35 South: Topeka, Wichita
1120 ft · 21 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward 13th Street, Downtown
905 ft · 24 sec
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Continue on East 13th Street
1313 ft · 35 sec · East 13th Street
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Turn right onto Oak Street
139 m · 13 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 Knob Noster and Kansas City.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
US 50 West
Merge slight left
49.5 mi · 00h 58m
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.
Sunny leaving Knob Noster and Sunny near Kansas City.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Knob Noster to Kansas City?
The road trip is about 68 miles (109.5 km) and usually takes 01h 11m 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?
Lone Jack is a useful midpoint, sitting about 34 miles from Knob Noster and 34.1 miles from Kansas City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 59.5 miles (95.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.5 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 4:06 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.05 one way or $18.10 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Knob Noster and Sunny near Kansas City.
Stop Ideas Near Lone Jack
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 Lone Jack.
Lee's Summit
Independence
Warrensburg
Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Knob Noster and Kansas City. Straight-line distance: 59.45 mi (95.68 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 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: 110 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 16m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 42m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 21m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 08m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 58m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 50m |
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 | $9.05 | $18.10 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $10.21 | $20.41 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $11.17 | $22.34 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $12.73 | $25.46 |
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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