How far is Lawson, MO from Kansas City, MO?
The driving distance from Lawson, MO to Kansas City, MO is about 37.8 miles (60.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 40m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 30.8 miles (49.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 21m 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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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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Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lawson and Kansas City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lawson and Kansas City.
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Start on East 4th Street
14 m · 7 sec · East 4th Street
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Turn left onto North Pennsylvania Avenue
1492 ft · 43 sec · North Pennsylvania Avenue
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Turn right onto West Moss Street
1851 ft · 56 sec · West Moss Street
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Turn left onto Salem Road
1.2 km · 2 min · Salem Road
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Turn right onto Northeast 184th Street
1.2 km · 1 min · Northeast 184th Street
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Turn left
32.2 mi · 42 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 70 East, US 40 East, US 71 South: Saint Louis, Joplin
1742 ft · 33 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward Downtown
745 ft · 20 sec
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Turn slight right onto East 11th Street
1356 ft · 52 sec · East 11th Street
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Turn left onto Oak Street
141 m · 15 sec · Oak Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Oak Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lawson and Kansas City.
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.
Longest stretch
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32.2 mi · 00h 42m
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Lawson and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Partly Sunny near Kansas City.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lawson to Kansas City?
The road trip is about 37.8 miles (60.8 km) and usually takes 00h 40m 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?
Liberty is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.6 miles from Lawson and 20.1 miles from Kansas City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 30.8 miles (49.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 7 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 7:08 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.02 one way or $10.03 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Lawson and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Partly Sunny near Kansas City.
Stop Ideas Near Liberty
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Indepence Maintenance Dept
Gladstone City Hall
Glenaire Clubhouse And City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Liberty.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lawson and Kansas City. Straight-line distance: 30.8 mi (49.57 km).
#1 Lawson
City in Ray County, Missouri, United States
| Population | 2,402 |
| Coordinates | 39.4383400, -94.2041100 |
| Altitude | 325 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Kansas City
The third most populous city in Missouri and the center of the Kansas City metropolitan area.
| Population | 495,327 |
| Coordinates | 39.0997300, -94.5785700 |
| Altitude | 274 |
| Country | United States |
End: Oak Street (-94.578571, 39.099732)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 61 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 15m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 56m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 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 | $3.77 | $5.02 | $10.03 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $5.66 | $11.31 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $6.19 | $12.38 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $7.05 | $14.11 |
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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