How far is Taos, MO from Kansas City, MO?
The driving distance from Taos, MO to Kansas City, MO is about 40.5 miles (65.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 44m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 35.7 miles (57.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 28m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 44m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Platte County, Missouri, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Taos and Kansas City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Taos and Kansas City.
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Start on Southeast Taos Road
5 m · 6 sec · Southeast Taos Road
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Turn left
1.5 mi · 4 min
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Turn left onto Southeast 116 Highway
1.5 mi · 3 min · Southeast 116 Highway
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Turn right
3.1 mi · 6 min
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Turn left
1.1 km · 1 min
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 29 South, US 71 South: Kansas City
776 ft · 19 sec
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Merge slight left
13 mi · 14 min
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Merge slight right
2.2 mi · 2 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 29 South, US 71 South: Kansas City
12 mi · 14 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 169 South: Kansas City Downtown
1724 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight left
5.2 mi · 7 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Broadway Boulevard
536 ft · 18 sec · Broadway Boulevard
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Turn left onto West 6th Street
2884 ft · 57 sec · West 6th Street
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Turn right onto Page Street
146 m · 21 sec · Page Street
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Turn slight right onto Oak Street
1888 ft · 55 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 Taos 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 29 South
Merge slight left
13 mi · 00h 14m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Taos and Mostly Sunny then Slight 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 Taos to Kansas City?
The road trip is about 40.5 miles (65.1 km) and usually takes 00h 44m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Platte City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20.4 miles from Taos and 20.1 miles from Kansas City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 35.7 miles (57.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.8 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:02 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.39 one way or $10.79 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Taos and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Kansas City.
Stop Ideas Near Platte City
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 Platte City.
Union Station
Independence
Lawrence
Lee's Summit
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Taos and Kansas City. Straight-line distance: 35.74 mi (57.52 km).
#1 Taos
City in Buchanan County, Missouri, United States
| Population | 1,157 |
| Coordinates | 39.5775000, -94.8349600 |
| Altitude | 326 |
| 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: 65 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 20m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 00m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 30m |
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 | $5.39 | $10.79 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $6.08 | $12.16 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $6.66 | $13.31 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $7.58 | $15.17 |
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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