How far is Weatherby Lake, MO from Kansas City, MO?

The driving distance from Weatherby Lake, MO to Kansas City, MO is about 15.5 miles (24.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 21m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 11.4 miles (18.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 43m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
15.47 mi
00h 21m
Flight
11.43 mi
18.39 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
11.43 mi
Kilometers
18.39 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
15.47 mi
Kilometers
24.89 km
Drive Time
00h 21m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 00h 21m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Kansas City
Sat, May 2, 6:26 AM CDT
Return by in Weatherby Lake
Sat, May 2, 6:48 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Weatherby Lake
2026-05-02T06:05
Arrive Kansas City
Sat, May 2, 6:26 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 21m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:22 AM to 7:22 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:46 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Weatherby Lake
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

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.

Mid-route stop
Houston Lake
MO

City in Platte County, Missouri, United States

From Weatherby Lake
7.5 mi
00h 10m
To Kansas City
8 mi
00h 10m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
66°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph NW
Destination
65°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Weatherby Lake and Kansas City.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Weatherby Lake and Kansas City.

  1. 1

    Start on Northwest Potomac Avenue

    1.1 km · 3 min · Northwest Potomac Avenue

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Northwest Barry Road

    1.9 mi · 4 min · Northwest Barry Road

  3. 3

    Take the ramp right toward I 29 South, US 71 South: Kansas City

    1035 ft · 25 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    5.6 mi · 7 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward US 169 South: Kansas City Downtown

    1724 ft · 29 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    5.2 mi · 7 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on Broadway Boulevard

    536 ft · 18 sec · Broadway Boulevard

  8. 8

    Turn left onto West 6th Street

    2884 ft · 57 sec · West 6th Street

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Page Street

    146 m · 21 sec · Page Street

  10. 10

    Turn slight right onto Oak Street

    1888 ft · 55 sec · Oak Street

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Oak Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Weatherby Lake and Kansas City.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
11 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
71 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 29 South
5.79 mi · 37%
US 169 South
5.51 mi · 36%
Northwest Barry Road
1.88 mi · 12%
Northwest Potomac Avenue
0.67 mi · 4%
West 6th Street
0.55 mi · 4%
Oak Street
0.36 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 29 South

Merge slight left

5.6 mi · 00h 07m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 21m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.1 mi
11.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Houston Lake
00h 10m from Weatherby Lake
Leave By
7:46 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Weatherby Lake 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 Weatherby Lake to Kansas City?

The road trip is about 15.5 miles (24.9 km) and usually takes 00h 21m 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?

Houston Lake is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.5 miles from Weatherby Lake and 8 miles from Kansas City.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 11.4 miles (18.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.1 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 7:46 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.07 one way or $4.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Weatherby Lake and Mostly Sunny near Kansas City.

Stop Ideas Near Houston Lake

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Houston Lake and the surrounding midpoint area.
Negro Leagues Baseball Museum
Scenic stop 7.3 mi away

Negro Leagues Baseball Museum

Kansas City , MO
1616 E 18th St, Kansas City, MO 64108
Rating 4.8/5 1,825 reviews Tourist attraction,National museum
Parkville City Hall
Meeting point 4.1 mi away

Parkville City Hall

Parkville , MO
8880 Clark Ave, Parkville, MO 64152
Rating 5.0/5 4 reviews City Hall,City government office
St. Louis - Kansas City Carpenters Regional Council
Nearby stop 11.8 mi away

St. Louis - Kansas City Carpenters Regional Council

Kansas City , MO
8955 E 38 Terrace #100, Kansas City, MO 64129
Rating 4.9/5 16 reviews Labor union
Overlook at Quality Hill
Scenic stop 6.1 mi away

Overlook at Quality Hill

Kansas City , MO
1031 Summit St, Kansas City, MO 64105
Rating 4.7/5 19 reviews Park

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Houston Lake.

RAIL

Union Station

12 mi away
30 West Pershing Rd.
RAIL

Independence

20 mi away
600 South Grand Ave.
RAIL

Lee's Summit

38 mi away
217 SW Main St.
RAIL

Lawrence

58 mi away
413 East 7th Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Weatherby Lake and Kansas City. Straight-line distance: 11.43 mi (18.39 km).

Weatherby Lake

#1 Weatherby Lake

City in Platte County, Missouri

Population2,086
Coordinates39.2377800, -94.6960700
Altitude278
CountryUnited States
Kansas City

#2 Kansas City

The third most populous city in Missouri and the center of the Kansas City metropolitan area.

Population495,327
Coordinates39.0997300, -94.5785700
Altitude274
CountryUnited States
Start: Northwest Potomac Avenue (-94.69613, 39.237888)
End: Oak Street (-94.578571, 39.099732)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 25 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 30m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 23m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 18m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 15m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 13m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 11m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.55 gal
2.07 L · about $2.07
Round trip
$4.15
1.1 gal · 4.14 L
Estimated CO2
4.9 kg one way
Round trip: 9.8 kg / 22 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $2.07 $4.15
Mid-grade $4.25 $2.34 $4.68
Premium $4.65 $2.56 $5.12
Diesel $5.30 $2.92 $5.83

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Missouri · May 02, 2026

There is no time difference between Weatherby Lake and Kansas City. The current time is 06:05:13.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.