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

The driving distance from Knob Noster, MO to Leeton, MO is about 25.2 miles (40.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 29m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 14.7 miles (23.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 58m 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
25.17 mi
00h 29m
Flight
14.66 mi
23.59 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
14.66 mi
Kilometers
23.59 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
25.17 mi
Kilometers
40.5 km
Drive Time
00h 29m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 29m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Leeton
Wed, May 13, 3:55 PM CDT
Return by in Knob Noster
Wed, May 13, 4:24 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Knob Noster
2026-05-13T15:26
Arrive Leeton
Wed, May 13, 3:55 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 29m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:29 AM to 7:29 PM CDT

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

Leave by
7:32 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
Warrensburg
MO

City in Missouri

From Knob Noster
11.9 mi
00h 14m
To Leeton
13.3 mi
00h 14m

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
53°F
Overnight

Clear

Starts
Wed, May 13 3:00 AM CDT
Wind
7 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Madison Avenue

    584 ft · 30 sec · North Madison Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West McPherson Street

    2192 ft · 1 min · West McPherson Street

  3. 3

    Turn left

    1.8 mi · 2 min

  4. 4

    Turn right

    5.9 mi · 8 min

  5. 5

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward MO 13 South: Clinton

    70 m · 3 sec

  6. 6

    Exit the roundabout onto MO 13 South: Clinton

    3.9 mi · 5 min

  7. 7

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward MO 13 South: Clinton

    40 m · 2 sec

  8. 8

    Exit the roundabout onto MO 13 South: Clinton

    8 mi · 10 min

  9. 9

    Turn straight

    2148 ft · 38 sec

  10. 10

    Turn sharp left

    2.6 mi · 5 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on North Lee Street

    2798 ft · 58 sec · North Lee Street

  12. 12

    Turn right onto East Fewel Avenue

    9 m · 1 sec · East Fewel Avenue

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Fewel Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
13 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
0 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
51.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
MO 13 South
11.9 mi · 47%
North Lee Street
0.53 mi · 2%
West McPherson Street
0.42 mi · 2%
North Madison Avenue
0.11 mi
East Fewel Avenue
0.01 mi
Longest Stretch

MO 13 South

Exit the roundabout onto MO 13 South: Clinton

7.97 mi · 00h 10m

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 29m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.5 mi
14.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Warrensburg
00h 14m from Knob Noster
Leave By
7:32 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Knob Noster and Clear near Leeton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 25.2 miles (40.5 km) and usually takes 00h 29m 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?

Warrensburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.9 miles from Knob Noster and 13.3 miles from Leeton.

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

The direct path is about 14.7 miles (23.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.5 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:32 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.36 one way or $6.71 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Warrensburg

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

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

RAIL

Warrensburg

100 South Holden St.
RAIL

Sedalia

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

Lee's Summit

58 mi away
217 SW Main St.
RAIL

Independence

70 mi away
600 South Grand Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Knob Noster and Leeton. Straight-line distance: 14.66 mi (23.59 km).

Knob Noster

#1 Knob Noster

City in Johnson County, Missouri, United States

Population2,799
Coordinates38.7666800, -93.5585500
Altitude245
CountryUnited States
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#2 Leeton

City in Missouri, United States

Population557
Coordinates38.5830700, -93.6946600
Altitude289
CountryUnited States
Start: West South Railroad Street (-93.558665, 38.766739)
End: East Fewel Avenue (-93.694658, 38.583143)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 41 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 50m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 37m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 30m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 25m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 21m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 18m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.89 gal
3.36 L · about $3.36
Round trip
$6.71
1.78 gal · 6.72 L
Estimated CO2
7.9 kg one way
Round trip: 15.8 kg / 35 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $3.36 $6.71
Mid-grade $4.25 $3.79 $7.57
Premium $4.65 $4.14 $8.28
Diesel $5.30 $4.72 $9.44

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 Leeton. The current time is 15:26:05.

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.