How far is Sarcoxie, MO from Kansas City, MO?
The driving distance from Sarcoxie, MO to Kansas City, MO is about 161.1 miles (259.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 31m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 142.5 miles (229.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 03m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 31m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Sarcoxie and Kansas City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sarcoxie and Kansas City.
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Start on 6th Street
37 m · 11 sec · 6th Street
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Turn left onto Center Street
80 m · 17 sec · Center Street
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Turn left onto North 5th Street
907 ft · 42 sec · North 5th Street
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Turn right onto High Street
1.5 km · 2 min · High Street
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Take the ramp left toward I 44 West: Joplin
1456 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left onto Congressman Gene Taylor Highway
10.9 mi · 12 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 Sarcoxie 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
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A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Clear leaving Sarcoxie 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 Sarcoxie to Kansas City?
The road trip is about 161.1 miles (259.3 km) and usually takes 02h 31m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Metz is a useful midpoint, sitting about 81 miles from Sarcoxie and 80.1 miles from Kansas City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 142.5 miles (229.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.6 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:26 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.42 one way or $42.84 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 50.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Clear around Sarcoxie and Sunny near Kansas City.
Stop Ideas Near Metz
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 Metz.
Lee's Summit
Warrensburg
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Sarcoxie and Kansas City. Straight-line distance: 142.52 mi (229.37 km).
#1 Sarcoxie
City in Jasper County, Missouri, United States
| Population | 1,549 |
| Coordinates | 37.0692300, -94.1166000 |
| Altitude | 332 |
| 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: 259 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 22m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 01m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 13m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 41m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 18m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 00m |
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 | $21.42 | $42.84 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $24.16 | $48.31 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $26.43 | $52.87 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $30.13 | $60.25 |
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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