How far is Platte City, MO from Kansas City, MO?

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Platte City and Kansas City is 21.64 miles (34.83 km).

Flight distance from Platte City, MO to Kansas City, MO is 21.64 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 02 minutes.

Driving distance

The driving distance from Platte City, Missouri to Kansas City, Missouri is: 23.65 miles (38.07 km) by car.

Driving from Platte City to Kansas City will take approximately 00 hours 28 minutes.

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#1 Platte City

City in Platte County, Missouri, United States

Population 4955
GPS Coordinates 39°22'13"N 94°46'57"W
Latitude 39.3702800
Longitude -94.7824600
Altitude 250
Country United States
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#2 Kansas City

The third most populous city in Missouri and the center of the Kansas City metropolitan area. It is located on the Missouri River in western Missouri. Kansas City is known for its barbecue, its jazz music, and its many attractions, such as the Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art and the Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts.

Population 495327
GPS Coordinates 39°5'59"N 94°34'43"W
Latitude 39.0997300
Longitude -94.5785700
Altitude 274
Country United States

Estimated Travel Time Between Platte City and Kansas City

The distance between Platte City and Kansas City is 38 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 00 hours 25 minutes if you drive your car at an average speed of 90 kilometers / hour. For different choices, please review the avg. speed travel time table on the below.

There is no time difference between Platte City and Kansas City. The current time is 03:04:47.

Average Speed Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h) 00 hours 47 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h) 00 hours 35 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h) 00 hours 28 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h) 00 hours 23 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h) 00 hours 20 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h) 00 hours 18 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h) 00 hours 17 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 3.16 liters (0.83 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Platte City and Kansas City.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Platte City to Kansas City is $2.68 (diesel $3.69).

Missouri gas prices.

Gasoline Mid Grade Premium Diesel
Gallon $3.21 $3.54 $3.86 $4.43
Total $2.68 $2.95 $3.22 $3.69

Take a look at our Gas Cost Calculator feature. It will figure out how much it will cost to drive this particular distance.

The average gas price (in Missouri ) per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $3.205 (Diesel $4.426) /gallon. Last changed prices on December 11, 2024.

How did we calculate the distance?

The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Platte City and Kansas City (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.

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