How far is Lathrop, MO from Cameron, MO?
The driving distance from Lathrop, MO to Cameron, MO is about 17.6 miles (28.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 23m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 14.1 miles (22.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 47m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 23m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lathrop and Cameron.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lathrop and Cameron.
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Start on Oak Street
84 m · 19 sec · Oak Street
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Turn left onto Center Street
1 km · 1 min · Center Street
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Turn right onto North Street
3.3 mi · 5 min · North Street
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Take the ramp left toward I 35 North, MO 110 East: Cameron, Des Moines
1206 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight left onto Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
7.8 mi · 8 min · Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 69: Lawson, Cameron
999 ft · 26 sec
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Turn left
5.1 mi · 7 min
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Turn left onto East 2nd Street
1451 ft · 1 min · East 2nd Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West 2nd Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lathrop and Cameron.
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.
Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
Merge slight left onto Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
7.77 mi · 00h 08m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Lathrop and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Cameron.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lathrop to Cameron?
The road trip is about 17.6 miles (28.3 km) and usually takes 00h 23m 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?
Turney is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.8 miles from Lathrop and 8.8 miles from Cameron.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 14.1 miles (22.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.5 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 7:42 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.34 one way or $4.68 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Lathrop and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Cameron.
Stop Ideas Near Turney
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 Turney.
Independence
Union Station
Lee's Summit
Lawrence
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lathrop and Cameron. Straight-line distance: 14.08 mi (22.66 km).
#1 Lathrop
City in Clinton County, Missouri, United States
| Population | 2,019 |
| Coordinates | 39.5483400, -94.3299500 |
| Altitude | 324 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Cameron
City in Missouri, USA
| Population | 8,136 |
| Coordinates | 39.7402800, -94.2410600 |
| Altitude | 315 |
| Country | United States |
End: Cameron (-94.24106, 39.74028)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 28 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 13m |
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 | $2.34 | $4.68 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $2.64 | $5.27 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $2.89 | $5.77 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $3.29 | $6.58 |
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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