How far is Lacombe, LA from Kirksville, MO?
The driving distance from Lacombe, LA to Kirksville, MO is about 853.7 miles (1373.9 km), with a travel time of about 15h 48m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 698.7 miles (1124.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 31h 37m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CST.
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Drive time stays fixed at 15h 48m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lacombe and Kirksville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lacombe and Kirksville.
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Start on the route
1.1 km · 2 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
69 m · 4 sec
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Exit the roundabout
17 m · 1 sec
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Continue straight
2.8 mi · 4 min
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Turn left
2119 ft · 52 sec
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Merge slight left onto West Florida Republic Parkway
35.4 mi · 38 min · West Florida Republic Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 55: Jackson
2308 ft · 56 sec
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Merge slight left onto Congressman Jimmy Morrison Highway
127.3 mi · 2 hr 16 min · Congressman Jimmy Morrison Highway
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Keep slight right
2.1 mi · 3 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Grenada, Memphis
202.5 mi · 3 hr 40 min
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Take the exit slight left toward I 55 North: Saint Louis
2953 ft · 51 sec
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Merge slight left onto W B Fowler Senior Expressway
5.8 mi · 8 min · W B Fowler Senior Expressway
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Continue on Memphis-Arkansas Memorial Bridge
1.6 km · 1 min · Memphis-Arkansas Memorial Bridge
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Continue on Blues Highway
6.4 mi · 7 min · Blues Highway
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Take the exit slight right
158.7 mi · 2 hr 46 min
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Keep slight left
101.5 mi · 1 hr 49 min
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Continue on Rosa Parks Highway
1.3 mi · 2 min · Rosa Parks Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 270 West, I 255 East: Kansas City, Chicago
1279 ft · 27 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 270 West: Kansas City
118 m · 8 sec
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Continue on I 270 West
1.2 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
11.5 mi · 14 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 64, US 40, US 61: Wentzville, Saint Louis
705 ft · 17 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 64 West, US 40 West, US 61 North: Wentzville
2009 ft · 49 sec
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Continue on I 64 West, US 40 West, US 61 North: Wentzville
674 ft · 10 sec
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Merge slight left onto Avenue of the Saints
98.8 mi · 1 hr 58 min · Avenue of the Saints
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Take the exit slight left
76 m · 15 sec
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Turn left onto Paris Gravel Road
2645 ft · 1 min · Paris Gravel Road
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Keep slight right to continue on County Road 422
85 m · 9 sec · County Road 422
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Turn right onto Veterans Road
2.2 mi · 4 min · Veterans Road
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Take the ramp left toward US 36 West, MO 110 West: Monroe City
1226 ft · 16 sec
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Merge slight left onto V.F.W. Memorial Highway
5.8 mi · 7 min · V.F.W. Memorial Highway
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Continue on Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
52.9 mi · 1 hr 1 min · Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 63: Macon, Kirksville
1054 ft · 29 sec
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Turn right onto North Missouri Street
28.5 mi · 32 min · North Missouri Street
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Take the exit slight right toward US 63 Business: Kirksville
1 km · 1 min
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Continue on South Baltimore Street
1.6 mi · 2 min · South Baltimore Street
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Turn slight left onto Kirksville, Truman State University
76 m · 11 sec
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Continue on South Franklin Street
2 mi · 5 min · South Franklin Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Franklin Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lacombe and Kirksville.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Grenada
Keep slight left to continue on Grenada, Memphis
203 mi · 03h 40m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Mostly Clear leaving Lacombe and Partly Sunny near Kirksville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lacombe to Kirksville?
The road trip is about 853.7 miles (1373.9 km) and usually takes 15h 48m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Keiser is a useful midpoint, sitting about 427.3 miles from Lacombe and 426.4 miles from Kirksville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 698.7 miles (1124.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 155 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 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CST. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $111.02 one way or $222.04 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 267.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around Lacombe and Partly Sunny near Kirksville.
Stop Ideas Near Keiser
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 Keiser.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lacombe and Kirksville. Straight-line distance: 698.69 mi (1124.43 km).
#1 Lacombe
Lacombe is a place in Louisiana, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 30.3135300, -89.9431300 |
| Altitude | 4 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Kirksville
City in Adair County, Missouri, United States
| Population | 17,653 |
| Coordinates | 40.1947500, -92.5832500 |
| Altitude | 299 |
| Country | United States |
End: Kirksville (-92.58325, 40.19475)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 1374 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 28h 26m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 21h 20m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 17h 04m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 14h 13m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 12h 11m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 10h 39m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.69 | $111.02 | $222.04 |
| Mid-grade | $4.16 | $125.42 | $250.84 |
| Premium | $4.56 | $137.41 | $274.81 |
| Diesel | $5.75 | $173.07 | $346.14 |
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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