How far is Webster Groves, MO from Kansas City, MO?

The driving distance from Webster Groves, MO to Kansas City, MO is about 245.6 miles (395.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 41m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 229.8 miles (369.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 23m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
245.6 mi
03h 41m
Flight
229.82 mi
369.86 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
229.82 mi
Kilometers
369.86 km
Flight Time
00h 27m

Driving Distance

Road route
245.6 mi
Kilometers
395.26 km
Drive Time
03h 41m

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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 03h 41m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Kansas City
Tue, May 12, 10:45 PM CDT
Return by in Webster Groves
Wed, May 13, 2:27 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Webster Groves
2026-05-12T19:04
Arrive Kansas City
Tue, May 12, 10:45 PM CDT
Route Timing
03h 41m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:42 AM to 11:42 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:36 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Webster Groves
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Columbia
MO

The most populous city in the state of Missouri.

From Webster Groves
121 mi
01h 50m
To Kansas City
124.5 mi
01h 50m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 12 mph SW
Destination
87°F
Tuesday

Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 14 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Webster Groves and Kansas City.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Webster Groves and Kansas City.

  1. 1

    Start on West Lockwood Avenue

    45 m · 10 sec · West Lockwood Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North Elm Avenue

    2193 ft · 44 sec · North Elm Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto East Kirkham Avenue

    2805 ft · 56 sec · East Kirkham Avenue

  4. 4

    Continue on South Brentwood Boulevard

    1.8 mi · 4 min · South Brentwood Boulevard

  5. 5

    Take the ramp left toward I 64 West, US 40 West

    1574 ft · 26 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Daniel Boone Expressway

    3.4 mi · 4 min · Daniel Boone Expressway

  7. 7

    Continue on Avenue of the Saints

    27.8 mi · 34 min · Avenue of the Saints

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight left toward I 70 West, US 40 West: Kansas City

    3047 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

    80.7 mi · 1 hr 35 min · Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

  10. 10

    Continue on Sheriff Roger I. Wilson Memorial Highway

    2 mi · 2 min · Sheriff Roger I. Wilson Memorial Highway

  11. 11

    Continue on Highway Patrol Sgt. Benjamin Booth Memorial Highway

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Highway Patrol Sgt. Benjamin Booth Memorial Highway

  12. 12

    Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

    1.8 mi · 2 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  13. 13

    Continue on U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway

    54.4 mi · 58 min · U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway

  14. 14

    Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

    52.5 mi · 57 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  15. 15

    Continue on Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway

    2.7 mi · 3 min · Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway

  16. 16

    Continue on Clifton J. Scott Memorial Highway

    1.8 mi · 2 min · Clifton J. Scott Memorial Highway

  17. 17

    Continue on Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway

    2.9 mi · 3 min · Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway

  18. 18

    Continue on George Brett Super Highway

    6.8 mi · 9 min · George Brett Super Highway

  19. 19

    Keep slight left to continue on I 670 West, I 70 Alternate, I 35 South: Topeka, Wichita

    1120 ft · 21 sec

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward 13th Street, Downtown

    905 ft · 24 sec

  21. 21

    Continue on East 13th Street

    1313 ft · 35 sec · East 13th Street

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Oak Street

    139 m · 13 sec · Oak Street

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Oak Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Webster Groves and Kansas City.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
23 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
80.7 mi · 33%
U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway
54.4 mi · 22%
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
54.3 mi · 22%
Avenue of the Saints
27.8 mi · 11%
George Brett Super Highway
6.79 mi · 3%
Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
5.56 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

Merge slight left onto Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

80.7 mi · 01h 35m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
03h 41m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.8 mi
229.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Columbia
01h 50m from Webster Groves
Leave By
9:36 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Webster Groves and 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 Webster Groves to Kansas City?

The road trip is about 245.6 miles (395.3 km) and usually takes 03h 41m 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?

Columbia is a useful midpoint, sitting about 121 miles from Webster Groves and 124.5 miles from Kansas City.

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

The direct path is about 229.8 miles (369.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.8 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:36 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $32.69 one way or $65.39 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 77.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Webster Groves and Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Kansas City.

Stop Ideas Near Columbia

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Columbia, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Columbia.

RAIL

Jefferson City

44 mi away
101 Jefferson Street
RAIL

Sedalia

82 mi away
100 block of Main Street, through parking lot
RAIL

Hermann

83 mi away
Wharf & Gutenberg Sts.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Webster Groves and Kansas City. Straight-line distance: 229.82 mi (369.86 km).

Webster Groves

#1 Webster Groves

City in Missouri

Population22,896
Coordinates38.5925500, -90.3573400
Altitude170
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: (-90.357317, 38.592548)
End: Oak Street (-94.578571, 39.099732)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 395 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 11m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 08m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 54m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 05m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 30m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 03m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.67 gal
32.81 L · about $32.69
Round trip
$65.39
17.34 gal · 65.62 L
Estimated CO2
77.1 kg one way
Round trip: 154.1 kg / 340 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $32.69 $65.39
Mid-grade $4.25 $36.87 $73.75
Premium $4.65 $40.35 $80.70
Diesel $5.30 $45.99 $91.97

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 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Webster Groves and Kansas City. The current time is 19:04:13.

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.