How far is Saint Clair, MO from Kansas City, MO?
The driving distance from Saint Clair, MO to Kansas City, MO is about 229.8 miles (369.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 49m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 200.8 miles (323.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 39m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 49m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Missouri, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Saint Clair and Kansas City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Saint Clair and Kansas City.
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Start on South Main Street
1.5 mi · 3 min · South Main Street
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Continue straight
5.5 mi · 8 min
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At the end of the road, turn left
2437 ft · 55 sec
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Turn right
31.1 mi · 47 min
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Take the ramp left toward I 70 West, US 40 West: Columbia, Jonesburg
1032 ft · 13 sec
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Merge slight left
176.4 mi · 3 hr 14 min
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Continue on Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
2.7 mi · 3 min · Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
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Continue on Clifton J. Scott Memorial Highway
1.8 mi · 2 min · Clifton J. Scott Memorial Highway
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Continue on Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
2.9 mi · 3 min · Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
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Continue on George Brett Super Highway
6.8 mi · 9 min · George Brett Super Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on I 670 West, I 70 Alternate, I 35 South: Topeka, Wichita
1120 ft · 21 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward 13th Street, Downtown
905 ft · 24 sec
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Continue on East 13th Street
1313 ft · 35 sec · East 13th Street
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Turn right onto Oak Street
139 m · 13 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 Saint Clair and Kansas City.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 70 West
Merge slight left
176 mi · 03h 14m
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.
Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Saint Clair and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Kansas City.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Saint Clair to Kansas City?
The road trip is about 229.8 miles (369.9 km) and usually takes 03h 49m 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?
Rocheport is a useful midpoint, sitting about 114.8 miles from Saint Clair and 115.1 miles from Kansas City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 200.8 miles (323.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 29 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 9:20 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.58 one way or $61.17 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 72.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Saint Clair and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Kansas City.
Stop Ideas Near Rocheport
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 Rocheport.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Saint Clair and Kansas City. Straight-line distance: 200.8 mi (323.15 km).
#1 Saint Clair
City in Franklin County, Missouri, United States
| Population | 4,689 |
| Coordinates | 38.3453300, -90.9809700 |
| Altitude | 234 |
| 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: 370 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 39m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 44m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 35m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 49m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 17m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 52m |
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 | $30.58 | $61.17 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $34.49 | $68.98 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $37.74 | $75.49 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $43.02 | $86.03 |
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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