How far is Liberty, MO from Clarence, MO?
The driving distance from Liberty, MO to Clarence, MO is about 108.1 miles (173.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 19m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 74.5 miles (119.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 39m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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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
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 19m.
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.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Liberty and Clarence.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Liberty and Clarence.
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Start on County Road 440
66 m · 15 sec · County Road 440
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Turn left onto County Road 471
119 m · 18 sec · County Road 471
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Turn left
4 mi · 10 min
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At the end of the road, turn right
5.1 mi · 12 min
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Turn right
5.9 mi · 6 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MO F: Millersburg, Fulton
1005 ft · 25 sec
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Turn left
9.4 mi · 13 min
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Continue straight
1.3 km · 1 min
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Turn right
3.5 mi · 5 min
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Take the ramp left toward I 70 West, US 40 West: Columbia
1043 ft · 13 sec
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Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
8.4 mi · 10 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 63: Jefferson City, Moberly
1058 ft · 23 sec
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Turn right onto US 63 North: Moberly
53 m · 4 sec
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Merge slight left
1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
57.7 mi · 1 hr 5 min
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Take the exit right toward US 36 East, MO 110 East: Hannibal
929 ft · 12 sec
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Merge slight left onto Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
10.8 mi · 12 min · Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward MO 151, US 36 Business: Clarence
1165 ft · 37 sec
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Continue straight
885 ft · 18 sec
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Turn right onto North Shelby Street
2540 ft · 53 sec · North Shelby Street
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Turn right onto East Chestnut Street
23 m · 3 sec · East Chestnut Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Chestnut Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Liberty and Clarence.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
US 63 North
Merge slight left
57.7 mi · 01h 05m
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Liberty and Showers And Thunderstorms near Clarence.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Liberty to Clarence?
The road trip is about 108.1 miles (173.9 km) and usually takes 02h 19m 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?
Sturgeon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 54 miles from Liberty and 54.1 miles from Clarence.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 74.5 miles (119.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 33.6 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 CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:50 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.14 one way or $30.29 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Liberty and Showers And Thunderstorms near Clarence.
Stop Ideas Near Sturgeon
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 Sturgeon.
Jefferson City
La Plata
Hermann
Sedalia
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Liberty and Clarence. Straight-line distance: 74.48 mi (119.87 km).
#1 Liberty
City in Missouri, United States
| Population | 32,418 |
| Coordinates | 38.6892100, -91.9593500 |
| Altitude | 197 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Clarence
City in Shelby County, Missouri
| Population | 752 |
| Coordinates | 39.7419800, -92.2585200 |
| Altitude | 250 |
| Country | United States |
End: Clarence (-92.25852, 39.74198)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 174 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 36m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 42m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 09m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 48m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 32m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 20m |
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 | $3.98 | $15.14 | $30.29 |
| Mid-grade | $4.34 | $16.54 | $33.08 |
| Premium | $4.71 | $17.93 | $35.87 |
| Diesel | $5.99 | $22.81 | $45.63 |
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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