How far is Knob Noster, MO from Warrensburg, MO?
The driving distance from Knob Noster, MO to Warrensburg, MO is about 11.1 miles (17.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 14m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 9.6 miles (15.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 29m 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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City in Johnson County, Missouri, United States
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Driving Route Map
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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Knob Noster and Warrensburg.
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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
9 mi · 10 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MO 13 Business: Warrensburg, Higginsville
965 ft · 36 sec
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Turn left onto North Maguire Street
1.5 km · 2 min · North Maguire Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Maguire Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Knob Noster and Warrensburg.
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
8.98 mi · 00h 10m
Route Summary
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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.
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Trip Questions
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How long does it take to drive from Knob Noster to Warrensburg?
The road trip is about 11.1 miles (17.9 km) and usually takes 00h 14m 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 5.5 miles from Knob Noster and 5.6 miles from Warrensburg.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 9.6 miles (15.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.5 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 8:00 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.47 one way or $2.94 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Knob Noster and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Warrensburg.
Stop Ideas Near Centerview
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Knob Noster and Warrensburg. Straight-line distance: 9.57 mi (15.4 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 Warrensburg
City in Missouri
| Population | 20,539 |
| Coordinates | 38.7627900, -93.7360500 |
| Altitude | 263 |
| Country | United States |
End: South Maguire Street (-93.735838, 38.762783)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 18 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 09m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 08m |
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 | $1.47 | $2.94 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $1.66 | $3.32 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $1.82 | $3.63 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $2.07 | $4.14 |
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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