How far is La Plata, MO from Kansas City, MO?

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between La Plata and Kansas City is 128.18 miles (206.28 km).

Flight distance from La Plata, MO to Kansas City, MO is 128.18 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 20 minutes.

It takes 00 hours 18 minutes to travel from La Plata to Kansas City with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).

Driving distance

The driving distance from La Plata, Missouri to Kansas City, Missouri is: 166.89 miles (268.58 km) by car.

Driving from La Plata to Kansas City will take approximately 02 hours 40 minutes.

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#1 La Plata

City in Macon County, Missouri

Population 1303
GPS Coordinates 40°1'24"N 92°29'30"W
Latitude 40.0233700
Longitude -92.4915800
Altitude 285
Country United States
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#2 Kansas City

The third most populous city in Missouri and the center of the Kansas City metropolitan area. It is located on the Missouri River in western Missouri. Kansas City is known for its barbecue, its jazz music, and its many attractions, such as the Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art and the Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts.

Population 495327
GPS Coordinates 39°5'59"N 94°34'43"W
Latitude 39.0997300
Longitude -94.5785700
Altitude 274
Country United States

Estimated Travel Time Between La Plata and Kansas City

The distance between La Plata and Kansas City is 269 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 02 hours 59 minutes if you drive your car at an average speed of 90 kilometers / hour. For different choices, please review the avg. speed travel time table on the below.

There is no time difference between La Plata and Kansas City. The current time is 06:59:23.

Average Speed Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h) 05 hours 33 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h) 04 hours 10 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h) 03 hours 20 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h) 02 hours 46 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h) 02 hours 23 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h) 02 hours 13 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h) 02 hours 04 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 22.29 liters (5.89 gallon) of gas to cover the route between La Plata and Kansas City.
The estimated cost of gas to go from La Plata to Kansas City is $18.87 (diesel $26.06).

Missouri gas prices.

Gasoline Mid Grade Premium Diesel
Gallon $3.21 $3.54 $3.86 $4.43
Total $18.87 $20.82 $22.73 $26.06

Take a look at our Gas Cost Calculator feature. It will figure out how much it will cost to drive this particular distance.

The average gas price (in Missouri ) per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $3.205 (Diesel $4.426) /gallon. Last changed prices on March 28, 2024.

How did we calculate the distance?

The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between La Plata and Kansas City (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.

Distance to Other Cities

Driving distance from New York, MO to La Plata 102.97 miles (166 km)

Driving distance from Castle Point, MO to La Plata 188.23 miles (303 km)

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Driving distance from East Independence, MO to La Plata 165.35 miles (266 km)

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