How far is Lebanon, MO from Kansas City, MO?
The driving distance from Lebanon, MO to Kansas City, MO is about 176 miles (283.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 01m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 142.7 miles (229.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 02m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 01m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Unincorporated community in Missouri
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lebanon and Kansas City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lebanon and Kansas City.
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Start on East Commercial Street
5 m · 5 sec · East Commercial Street
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Turn right onto North Jefferson Avenue
1.2 mi · 2 min · North Jefferson Avenue
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Continue on North Jefferson Street
28.7 mi · 40 min · North Jefferson Street
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Turn right
38.6 mi · 50 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MO 7 North: Warsaw, Clinton
1354 ft · 33 sec
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Turn left
28.3 mi · 38 min
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Continue straight
38.9 mi · 45 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 49 North, US 71 North, MO 7 North: Kansas City
37.9 mi · 46 min
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Take the exit slight right toward 11th Street, Downtown
1637 ft · 26 sec
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Turn straight onto East 11th Street
1731 ft · 1 min · 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 Lebanon and Kansas City.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
MO 7 North
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38.9 mi · 00h 45m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Lebanon and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Kansas City.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lebanon to Kansas City?
The road trip is about 176 miles (283.2 km) and usually takes 03h 01m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Coal is a useful midpoint, sitting about 87.3 miles from Lebanon and 88.7 miles from Kansas City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 142.7 miles (229.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 33.3 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 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:58 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.42 one way or $46.84 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 55.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Lebanon and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Kansas City.
Stop Ideas Near Coal
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 Coal.
Warrensburg
Sedalia
Lee's Summit
Independence
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lebanon and Kansas City. Straight-line distance: 142.7 mi (229.66 km).
#1 Lebanon
City in Laclede County, Missouri, United States
| Population | 14,881 |
| Coordinates | 37.6806000, -92.6637900 |
| Altitude | 384 |
| 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: 283 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 51m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 24m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 31m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 55m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 30m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 11m |
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 | $23.42 | $46.84 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $26.41 | $52.82 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $28.90 | $57.80 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $32.94 | $65.88 |
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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