How far is Plattsburg, MO from Cameron, MO?
The driving distance from Plattsburg, MO to Cameron, MO is about 23.9 miles (38.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 31m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 16.3 miles (26.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 03m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 31m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
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City in Clinton County, Missouri, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Plattsburg and Cameron.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Plattsburg and Cameron.
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Start on North 2nd Street
20 m · 5 sec · North 2nd Street
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Turn right onto West Locust Street
84 m · 14 sec · West Locust Street
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Turn right onto North Main Street
721 ft · 27 sec · North Main Street
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Turn left onto East Clay Avenue
6.3 mi · 8 min · East Clay Avenue
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Continue on North Street
3.8 mi · 6 min · North Street
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Take the ramp left toward I 35 North, MO 110 East: Cameron, Des Moines
1206 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight left onto Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
7.8 mi · 8 min · Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 69: Lawson, Cameron
999 ft · 26 sec
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Turn left
5.1 mi · 7 min
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Turn left onto East 2nd Street
1451 ft · 1 min · East 2nd Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West 2nd Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Plattsburg and Cameron.
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.
Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
Merge slight left onto Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
7.77 mi · 00h 08m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Plattsburg and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Cameron.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Plattsburg to Cameron?
The road trip is about 23.9 miles (38.5 km) and usually takes 00h 31m 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?
Lathrop is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12 miles from Plattsburg and 12 miles from Cameron.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 16.3 miles (26.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.6 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:26 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.21 one way or $6.41 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Plattsburg and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Cameron.
Stop Ideas Near Lathrop
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 Lathrop.
Independence
Union Station
Lee's Summit
Lawrence
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Plattsburg and Cameron. Straight-line distance: 16.34 mi (26.29 km).
#1 Plattsburg
City in Clinton County, Missouri, U.
| Population | 2,242 |
| Coordinates | 39.5655500, -94.4480100 |
| Altitude | 289 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Cameron
City in Missouri, USA
| Population | 8,136 |
| Coordinates | 39.7402800, -94.2410600 |
| Altitude | 315 |
| Country | United States |
End: Cameron (-94.24106, 39.74028)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 39 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 17m |
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 | $3.21 | $6.41 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $3.62 | $7.23 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $3.96 | $7.91 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $4.51 | $9.02 |
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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