How far is Steele, MO from Kansas City, MO?
Fastest route
The trip from Steele, Missouri 63877, to Kansas City, Missouri, covers approximately 424 miles (682 kilometers) and takes around 6 hours and 44 minutes via the route specified.
Directions
- Head southwest toward MO-164 W/W Main St.
- Turn right onto MO-164 W/W Main St and continue to follow MO-164 W.
- Turn right onto County Line Rd and continue on this road.
- Take MO-53 N to US-60 BUS W/US-67 Business in Poplar Bluff Township.
- Continue straight onto Shelby Road.
- Follow US-60 W to MO-13 N/N Kansas Expy in Springfield. Take exit 77 from I-44.
- Merge onto US-65 N via the ramp to Sedalia.
- Use the right 2 lanes to take the I-44 W exit toward Joplin.
- Take exit 77 to merge onto MO-13 N/N Kansas Expy toward Bolivar.
- Get on I-49 N/MO-7 N/US-71 N in Harrisonville from MO-13 N.
- Use the right lane to take the ramp onto I-49 N/MO-7 N/US-71 N.
- Follow I-49 N/US-71 N and U. S. Hwy 71 N to E 11th St in KCMO. Take the 11th St exit from U. S. Hwy 71 N.
- Exit onto E 11th St toward Downtown.
- Continue on E 11th St to your destination.
Tips & Suggestions
- 🚗 Plan for a full day of driving, and consider taking breaks to rest and stretch along the way.
- ⛽ Make sure your vehicle is fueled up before starting the journey to avoid any delays.
- 🍴 Pack snacks and drinks to stay refreshed during the trip.
- 🛣️ Check for any road closures or traffic updates before departure.
- 🚧 Be prepared for construction zones and traffic slowdowns on the route.
- 📱 Use navigation apps or GPS devices to stay on track and find alternate routes if needed.
- 🏨 If the journey seems too long, consider making an overnight stop at a hotel or motel along the way.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 07h 09m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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.
City in Saint Charles County, Missouri, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Slight Chance Rain Showers
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Steele and Kansas City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Steele and Kansas City.
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Start on the route
51 m · 14 sec
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At the end of the road, turn right onto North Walnut Street
2.1 mi · 3 min · North Walnut Street
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Take the ramp left toward I 55 North, US 61 North: Sikeston
48.3 mi · 52 min
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Continue straight
37.2 mi · 40 min
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Keep slight left
101.5 mi · 1 hr 49 min
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Continue on Rosa Parks Highway
1.3 mi · 2 min · Rosa Parks Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 270 West, I 255 East: Kansas City, Chicago
1279 ft · 27 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 270 West: Kansas City
118 m · 8 sec
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Continue on I 270 West
1.2 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
11.5 mi · 14 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 64, US 40, US 61: Wentzville, Saint Louis
705 ft · 17 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 64 West, US 40 West, US 61 North: Wentzville
2009 ft · 49 sec
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Continue on I 64 West, US 40 West, US 61 North: Wentzville
674 ft · 10 sec
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Merge slight left onto Avenue of the Saints
25.4 mi · 31 min · Avenue of the Saints
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Take the exit slight left toward I 70 West, US 40 West: Kansas City
3047 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
80.7 mi · 1 hr 35 min · Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
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Continue on Sheriff Roger I. Wilson Memorial Highway
2 mi · 2 min · Sheriff Roger I. Wilson Memorial Highway
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Continue on Highway Patrol Sgt. Benjamin Booth Memorial Highway
1.6 mi · 2 min · Highway Patrol Sgt. Benjamin Booth Memorial Highway
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Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
1.8 mi · 2 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
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Continue on U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway
54.4 mi · 58 min · U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway
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Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
52.5 mi · 57 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
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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 Steele and Kansas City.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
I 55 North
Keep slight left
102 mi · 01h 49m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Steele and Mostly Sunny near Kansas City.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Steele to Kansas City?
The road trip is about 431.7 miles (694.8 km) and usually takes 07h 09m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Weldon Spring is a useful midpoint, sitting about 218.6 miles from Steele and 213.2 miles from Kansas City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 333.1 miles (536.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 98.6 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 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $57.43 one way or $114.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 135.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Steele and Mostly Sunny near Kansas City.
Stop Ideas Near Weldon Spring
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City Hall Park
City of O'Fallon
Swingley Ridge @ Chesterfield City Hall SB
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Weldon Spring.
Kirkwood
Washington
Gateway Transportation Center
Alton
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Steele and Kansas City. Straight-line distance: 333.12 mi (536.1 km).
#1 Steele
City in Pemiscot County, Missouri, United States
| Population | 1,853 |
| Coordinates | 36.0839600, -89.8292500 |
| Altitude | 80 |
| 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: 695 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 14h 23m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 10h 47m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 08h 38m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 07h 11m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 06h 10m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 05h 23m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.77 | $57.43 | $114.86 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $64.77 | $129.55 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $70.88 | $141.76 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $80.78 | $161.56 |
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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