How far is Shell Knob, MO from Far West, MO?
The driving distance from Shell Knob, MO to Far West, MO is about 268.2 miles (431.7 km), with a travel time of about 05h 14m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 211.7 miles (340.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 28m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CST.
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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 05h 14m.
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.
Village in the United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Patchy Drizzle then Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Shell Knob and Far West.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Shell Knob and Far West.
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Start on Farm Road 1240
14 m · 9 sec · Farm Road 1240
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Turn sharp left onto Farm Road 1230
746 ft · 16 sec · Farm Road 1230
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Turn left onto State Highway 39
24.1 mi · 33 min · State Highway 39
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Continue on South Elliott Avenue
3.4 mi · 6 min · South Elliott Avenue
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Turn left onto East Olive Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · East Olive Street
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Continue on North Carnation Drive
9.4 mi · 14 min · North Carnation Drive
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Take the ramp left toward I 44 West: Joplin
1106 ft · 27 sec
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Merge slight left
27.9 mi · 30 min
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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
116.2 mi · 2 hr 5 min · Purple Heart Trail
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Take the exit slight right toward I 435 North: Des Moines
1474 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left
17.6 mi · 20 min
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Continue on I435 N
1.3 mi · 1 min · I435 N
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Continue straight
724 ft · 10 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward I 35: Kansas City, Des Moines
599 ft · 15 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 35 North, MO 110 East: Des Moines
2281 ft · 56 sec
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Merge slight left onto Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
6.3 mi · 7 min · Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
28.5 mi · 31 min · Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 69: Lawson, Cameron
878 ft · 21 sec
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Turn slight right
46 m · 4 sec
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Turn straight
1919 ft · 40 sec
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Turn sharp left
1.2 mi · 2 min
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Continue straight
5.5 mi · 10 min
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Turn left
2.5 mi · 6 min
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Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Shell Knob and Far West.
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
116 mi · 02h 05m
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.
Patchy Drizzle then Partly Sunny leaving Shell Knob and Partly Sunny near Far West.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Shell Knob to Far West?
The road trip is about 268.2 miles (431.7 km) and usually takes 05h 14m 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?
Metz is a useful midpoint, sitting about 134.2 miles from Shell Knob and 134.1 miles from Far West.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 211.7 miles (340.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 56.5 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 CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 6:32 AM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $35.74 one way or $71.48 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 84.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Patchy Drizzle then Partly Sunny around Shell Knob and Partly Sunny near Far West.
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 Shell Knob and Far West. Straight-line distance: 211.69 mi (340.69 km).
#1 Shell Knob
Census designated place
| Population | 1,379 |
| Coordinates | 36.6322900, -93.6343600 |
| Altitude | 350 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Far West
Far West is a place in Missouri, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 39.6711200, -94.1316100 |
| Altitude | 292 |
| Country | United States |
End: Far West (-94.13161, 39.67112)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 432 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 56m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 42m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 21m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 28m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 49m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 20m |
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 | $35.74 | $71.48 |
| Mid-grade | $4.15 | $39.28 | $78.56 |
| Premium | $4.51 | $42.74 | $85.48 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $56.78 | $113.56 |
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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