How far is Purdy, MO from Kansas City, MO?
The driving distance from Purdy, MO to Kansas City, MO is about 186.5 miles (300.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 01m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 161.7 miles (260.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 03m 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.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
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.
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.
Town in Vernon County, Missouri, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Purdy and Kansas City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Purdy and Kansas City.
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Start on Washington Avenue
702 ft · 33 sec · Washington Avenue
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Turn right onto North City Highway 37
2536 ft · 1 min · North City Highway 37
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Keep slight right to continue on North City Highway 37
2759 ft · 1 min · North City Highway 37
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At the end of the road, turn right
5.8 mi · 9 min
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Turn left
4.4 mi · 6 min
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Turn right
1.7 mi · 3 min
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Turn straight onto Ford Street
2426 ft · 54 sec · Ford Street
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Turn left onto West Commercial Street
12.1 mi · 21 min · West Commercial Street
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Turn left onto High Street
1342 ft · 27 sec · High Street
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Continue on Blackberry Road
2 mi · 4 min · Blackberry Road
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Turn right
2816 ft · 1 min
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Take the ramp left toward I 44 West: Joplin
1331 ft · 33 sec
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Merge slight left onto Congressman Gene Taylor Highway
7.5 mi · 8 min · Congressman Gene Taylor Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 49 North, US 71 North: Carthage, Kansas City
2063 ft · 44 sec
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Merge slight left onto George Washington Carver Memorial Highway
10.3 mi · 11 min · George Washington Carver Memorial Highway
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Continue on Trooper Charles P. Corbin Memorial Highway
10.5 mi · 11 min · Trooper Charles P. Corbin Memorial Highway
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Continue on Purple Heart Trail
127.6 mi · 2 hr 21 min · Purple Heart Trail
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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 Purdy and Kansas City.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Purple Heart Trail
Continue on Purple Heart Trail
128 mi · 02h 21m
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.
Sunny leaving Purdy 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 Purdy to Kansas City?
The road trip is about 186.5 miles (300.2 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?
Nevada is a useful midpoint, sitting about 93 miles from Purdy and 93.6 miles from Kansas City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 161.7 miles (260.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.8 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 10:56 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.81 one way or $49.63 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 58.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Purdy and Sunny near Kansas City.
Stop Ideas Near Nevada
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 Nevada.
Warrensburg
Lee's Summit
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Purdy and Kansas City. Straight-line distance: 161.72 mi (260.26 km).
#1 Purdy
City in Barry County, Missouri, United States
| Population | 1,131 |
| Coordinates | 36.8172900, -93.9207600 |
| Altitude | 452 |
| 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: 300 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 12m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 39m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 43m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 06m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 39m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 19m |
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 | $24.81 | $49.63 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $27.98 | $55.97 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $30.62 | $61.25 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $34.90 | $69.80 |
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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