How far is Lake Tapawingo, MO from Lawson, MO?
The driving distance from Lake Tapawingo, MO to Lawson, MO is about 38.3 miles (61.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 59m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 29.4 miles (47.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 59m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 00h 59m.
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 Missouri, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lake Tapawingo and Lawson.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lake Tapawingo and Lawson.
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Start on Dockside Drive
19 m · 4 sec · Dockside Drive
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Turn right onto Dockside Lane
1648 ft · 1 min · Dockside Lane
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Continue on Dockside Drive
739 ft · 36 sec · Dockside Drive
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Turn left
26 m · 10 sec
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Turn left onto Northwest Woods Chapel Road
1.5 km · 2 min · Northwest Woods Chapel Road
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Continue on Northwest Woods Chapel Road
538 ft · 18 sec · Northwest Woods Chapel Road
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Take the ramp left toward I 70 West: Kansas City
931 ft · 23 sec
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Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
1.5 mi · 2 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
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Continue on Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
1.1 mi · 1 min · Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward MO 291 North: Liberty
2919 ft · 50 sec
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Merge slight left
9.8 mi · 15 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MO 210: North Kansas City, Richmond
975 ft · 21 sec
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Turn right
7.6 mi · 10 min
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Turn left
4.1 mi · 6 min
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Turn right
1.7 mi · 3 min
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Turn left onto McCleary Road
1.4 km · 2 min · McCleary Road
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Turn right
47 m · 4 sec
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Turn straight
7 mi · 11 min
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Turn right onto Northeast 184th Street
1.2 km · 1 min · Northeast 184th Street
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Turn straight onto Salem Road
1.2 km · 2 min · Salem Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto West Moss Street
1851 ft · 56 sec · West Moss Street
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Turn left onto South Pennsylvania Avenue
1492 ft · 43 sec · South Pennsylvania Avenue
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Turn right onto East 4th Street
14 m · 2 sec · East 4th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East 4th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lake Tapawingo and Lawson.
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.
MO 291 North
Merge slight left
9.82 mi · 00h 15m
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.
Cloudy leaving Lake Tapawingo and Partly Sunny near Lawson.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lake Tapawingo to Lawson?
The road trip is about 38.3 miles (61.6 km) and usually takes 00h 59m 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?
Missouri City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.1 miles from Lake Tapawingo and 19.1 miles from Lawson.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 29.4 miles (47.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.9 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 CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:30 PM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.21 one way or $10.42 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Cloudy around Lake Tapawingo and Partly Sunny near Lawson.
Stop Ideas Near Missouri City
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Indepence Maintenance Dept
Gladstone City Hall
St. Louis - Kansas City Carpenters Regional Council
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Missouri City.
Independence
Union Station
Lee's Summit
Warrensburg
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lake Tapawingo and Lawson. Straight-line distance: 29.38 mi (47.28 km).
#1 Lake Tapawingo
City in Jackson County, Missouri, United States
| Population | 719 |
| Coordinates | 39.0214000, -94.3116200 |
| Altitude | 257 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Lawson
City in Ray County, Missouri, United States
| Population | 2,402 |
| Coordinates | 39.4383400, -94.2041100 |
| Altitude | 325 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lawson (-94.20411, 39.43834)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 62 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 16m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 57m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 28m |
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 | $3.86 | $5.21 | $10.42 |
| Mid-grade | $4.22 | $5.69 | $11.39 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $6.19 | $12.38 |
| Diesel | $6.07 | $8.19 | $16.38 |
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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