How far is Washington County, MO from Kansas City, MO?
The driving distance from Washington County, MO to Kansas City, MO is about 271.5 miles (437 km), with a travel time of about 04h 42m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 214.9 miles (345.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 24m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 42m.
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 Boone County, Missouri, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Washington County and Kansas City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Washington County and Kansas City.
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Start on the route
2765 ft · 2 min
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Turn left
7.7 mi · 19 min
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Turn right
27.9 mi · 41 min
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Continue straight
6.5 mi · 10 min
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Take the ramp left toward I 44 West: Rolla
1031 ft · 25 sec
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Merge slight left
12.3 mi · 13 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MO 8, MO 68: Saint James
823 ft · 20 sec
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Turn right onto North Jefferson Street
12.2 mi · 18 min · North Jefferson Street
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At the end of the road, turn right
50.2 mi · 1 hr 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 54 East, US 63 North: Fulton, Columbia
1591 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left
1.4 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 63 North: Columbia
27.8 mi · 31 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 70, US 40, MO PP: Kansas City, Saint Louis
2021 ft · 43 sec
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Continue straight
1089 ft · 31 sec
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Take the exit left toward I 70 West, US 40 West: Kansas City
2220 ft · 54 sec
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Merge slight left onto Sheriff Roger I. Wilson Memorial Highway
1.3 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 Washington County 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.
U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway
Continue on U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway
54.4 mi · 00h 58m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Washington County 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 Washington County to Kansas City?
The road trip is about 271.5 miles (437 km) and usually takes 04h 42m 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?
Ashland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 137.2 miles from Washington County and 134.3 miles from Kansas City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 214.9 miles (345.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 56.6 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 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:36 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $38.08 one way or $76.16 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 85.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Washington County and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Kansas City.
Stop Ideas Near Ashland
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 Ashland.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Washington County and Kansas City. Straight-line distance: 214.93 mi (345.89 km).
#1 Washington County
County in Missouri, United States
| Population | 24,604 |
| Coordinates | 37.9616800, -90.8774200 |
| Altitude | 292 |
| 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: 437 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 02m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 47m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 25m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 31m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 52m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 23m |
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 | $3.98 | $38.08 | $76.16 |
| Mid-grade | $4.34 | $41.59 | $83.17 |
| Premium | $4.71 | $45.09 | $90.19 |
| Diesel | $5.99 | $57.37 | $114.73 |
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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