How far is Lawson, MO from Lake Tapawingo, MO?
The driving distance from Lawson, MO to Lake Tapawingo, MO is about 38.9 miles (62.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 00m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 29.4 miles (47.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 01m 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 01h 00m.
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 Lawson and Lake Tapawingo.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lawson and Lake Tapawingo.
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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
7.1 mi · 11 min
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Turn left onto South McCleary Road
1.5 km · 2 min · South McCleary Road
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At the end of the road, turn right
1.7 mi · 3 min
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Turn left
4.1 mi · 6 min
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Turn right
7.7 mi · 10 min
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Turn left onto MO 291 South: Independence
849 ft · 25 sec
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Merge slight left
10.1 mi · 15 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 70 East: Saint Louis
1748 ft · 50 sec
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Merge slight left onto Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
1.5 mi · 2 min · Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
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Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
1.5 mi · 2 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward Woods Chapel Road, Lake Tapawingo
1176 ft · 29 sec
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Turn straight onto Northwest Woods Chapel Road
1.5 km · 2 min · Northwest Woods Chapel Road
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Turn right
26 m · 5 sec
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Turn right onto Dockside Drive
739 ft · 32 sec · Dockside Drive
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Continue on Dockside Lane
1648 ft · 1 min · Dockside Lane
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Turn left onto Dockside Drive
19 m · 3 sec · Dockside Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Dockside Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lawson and Lake Tapawingo.
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 South
Merge slight left
10.1 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.
Partly Sunny leaving Lawson and Cloudy near Lake Tapawingo.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lawson to Lake Tapawingo?
The road trip is about 38.9 miles (62.6 km) and usually takes 01h 00m 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 19.4 miles from Lawson and 19.4 miles from Lake Tapawingo.
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 9.5 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:28 PM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.29 one way or $10.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Lawson and Cloudy near Lake Tapawingo.
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 Lawson and Lake Tapawingo. Straight-line distance: 29.38 mi (47.28 km).
#1 Lawson
City in Ray County, Missouri, United States
| Population | 2,402 |
| Coordinates | 39.4383400, -94.2041100 |
| Altitude | 325 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Lake Tapawingo
City in Jackson County, Missouri, United States
| Population | 719 |
| Coordinates | 39.0214000, -94.3116200 |
| Altitude | 257 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lake Tapawingo (-94.31162, 39.0214)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 63 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 17m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 58m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 29m |
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 | $5.29 | $10.58 |
| Mid-grade | $4.22 | $5.78 | $11.56 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $6.28 | $12.57 |
| Diesel | $6.07 | $8.31 | $16.62 |
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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