How far is Lone Jack, MO from Kansas City, MO?

The driving distance from Lone Jack, MO to Kansas City, MO is about 32.1 miles (51.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 37m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 26.9 miles (43.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 14m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
32.04 mi
00h 37m
Flight
26.88 mi
43.26 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
26.88 mi
Kilometers
43.26 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
32.04 mi
Kilometers
51.56 km
Drive Time
00h 37m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 37m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Kansas City
Thu, May 7, 11:49 PM CDT
Return by in Lone Jack
Fri, May 8, 12:27 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lone Jack
2026-05-07T23:12
Arrive Kansas City
Thu, May 7, 11:49 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 37m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:37 AM to 7:37 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:16 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Lone Jack
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

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.

Mid-route stop
Unity Village
MO

Human settlement in Jackson County, Missouri, United States of America

From Lone Jack
16 mi
00h 18m
To Kansas City
16 mi
00h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
39°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, May 7 12:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph SW
Destination
70°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, May 7 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
6 to 15 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Lone Jack and Kansas City.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Lone Jack and Kansas City.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    101 m · 26 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North Bynum Road

    148 m · 15 sec · North Bynum Road

  3. 3

    Take the ramp right toward US 50 West: Lee's Summit

    1331 ft · 37 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    14.1 mi · 17 min

  5. 5

    Continue on Blue Parkway

    7.7 mi · 12 min · Blue Parkway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 435 North

    2282 ft · 39 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    2.4 mi · 3 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 70, US 24 West: Kansas City, Saint Louis, Sports Complex

    664 ft · 16 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 70 West, US 24 West: Kansas City

    1.3 km · 2 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto George Brett Super Highway

    5.3 mi · 7 min · George Brett Super Highway

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on I 670 West, I 70 Alternate, I 35 South: Topeka, Wichita

    1120 ft · 21 sec

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward 13th Street, Downtown

    905 ft · 24 sec

  13. 13

    Continue on East 13th Street

    1313 ft · 35 sec · East 13th Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Oak Street

    139 m · 13 sec · Oak Street

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Oak Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Lone Jack and Kansas City.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
15 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
46.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 50 West
14.4 mi · 45%
Blue Parkway
7.75 mi · 24%
George Brett Super Highway
5.27 mi · 16%
I 435 North
2.79 mi · 9%
I 70 West
0.83 mi · 3%
East 13th Street
0.25 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

US 50 West

Merge slight left

14.1 mi · 00h 17m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 37m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.2 mi
26.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Unity Village
00h 18m from Lone Jack
Leave By
7:16 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Partly Cloudy leaving Lone Jack and Sunny near Kansas City.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Lone Jack to Kansas City?

The road trip is about 32.1 miles (51.6 km) and usually takes 00h 37m 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?

Unity Village is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16 miles from Lone Jack and 16 miles from Kansas City.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 26.9 miles (43.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.2 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 7:16 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.26 one way or $8.52 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Lone Jack and Sunny near Kansas City.

Stop Ideas Near Unity Village

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Unity Village and the surrounding midpoint area.
Negro Leagues Baseball Museum
Scenic stop 12.3 mi away

Negro Leagues Baseball Museum

Kansas City , MO
1616 E 18th St, Kansas City, MO 64108
Rating 4.8/5 1,825 reviews Tourist attraction,National museum
Vesper Hall
Meeting point 9.2 mi away

Vesper Hall

Blue Springs , MO
400 NW Vesper St, Blue Springs, MO 64014
Rating 4.6/5 15 reviews City Hall,City government office
Country Club Plaza
Nearby stop 11.2 mi away

Country Club Plaza

Kansas City , MO
4706 Broadway Blvd, Kansas City, MO 64112, United States
Rating 4.5/5 9,627 reviews Shopping mall
Overlook at Quality Hill
Scenic stop 13.9 mi away

Overlook at Quality Hill

Kansas City , MO
1031 Summit St, Kansas City, MO 64105
Rating 4.7/5 19 reviews Park

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Unity Village.

RAIL

Lee's Summit

5 mi away
217 SW Main St.
RAIL

Independence

15 mi away
600 South Grand Ave.
RAIL

Union Station

22 mi away
30 West Pershing Rd.
RAIL

Warrensburg

61 mi away
100 South Holden St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lone Jack and Kansas City. Straight-line distance: 26.88 mi (43.26 km).

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#1 Lone Jack

City in Jackson County, Missouri, United States

Population1,378
Coordinates38.8708400, -94.1738300
Altitude311
CountryUnited States
Kansas City

#2 Kansas City

The third most populous city in Missouri and the center of the Kansas City metropolitan area.

Population495,327
Coordinates39.0997300, -94.5785700
Altitude274
CountryUnited States
Start: (-94.174049, 38.870848)
End: Oak Street (-94.578571, 39.099732)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 52 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 04m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 48m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 38m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 32m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 27m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 23m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.13 gal
4.28 L · about $4.26
Round trip
$8.52
2.26 gal · 8.56 L
Estimated CO2
10 kg one way
Round trip: 20.1 kg / 44 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $4.26 $8.52
Mid-grade $4.25 $4.81 $9.61
Premium $4.65 $5.26 $10.52
Diesel $5.30 $5.99 $11.99

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Missouri · May 08, 2026

There is no time difference between Lone Jack and Kansas City. The current time is 23:12:24.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.