Kearney, MO Road Trips
Kearney, MO serves as a quiet starting point in the Midwest, connecting drivers to 3 outbound routes across the area. The route mix is balanced, with options ranging from 224-mile quick runs to 254-mile cross-state drives. Most routes from Kearney, MO head east, giving the route network a clear directional lean.
Photo: Cats Coming
Trip Routes
5
Longest Drive
253.7 mi
Oakville, MO
Quickest Drive
4h 14m
Wentzville, MO
Plan Around Kearney, MO
Popular Incoming Routes
Useful if Kearney, MO is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.
Continue From Kearney, MO
Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.
Trips from Kearney, MO
Driving from Kearney, MO
Expect an average of 240 miles and about 4h 50m behind the wheel when leaving Kearney, MO. This is long-haul territory. Most routes stretch past the 250-mile mark, so pack snacks and plan fuel stops. The longest mapped route runs 254 miles (5h 7m), while the shortest is just 224 miles.
Popular Destinations
The most popular drives from Kearney, MO include Oakville, MO (253.7 mi, 5h 7m), Florissant, MO (242.3 mi, 4h 53m), and Saint Peters, MO (224.2 mi, 4h 28m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.
Planning & Costs
Regular gas in MO currently averages around $3.94 per gallon. For the typical 240-mile trip from Kearney, MO, budget about $37 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.
Most trips take a half-day, so a morning start gets you there in time for lunch or an afternoon of exploring. Routes tend to go east, so afternoon departures put the sun at your back on the return leg.
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 3 mapped routes leaving Kearney, MO and 2 routes heading into Kearney, MO, covering 5 total connections. Distances range from 224 to 254 miles.
The longest mapped route from Kearney, MO covers 254 miles and takes approximately 5h 7m. Shorter options start at just 224 miles.
The average route from Kearney, MO runs about 240 miles with a drive time of roughly 4h 50m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
At current gas prices (about $3.94/gallon for regular), the average 240-mile trip from Kearney, MO costs roughly $37 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.
The most popular road trip destinations from Kearney, MO include Oakville, MO, Florissant, MO and Saint Peters, MO. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.
Kearney, MO by the Numbers
Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
Population
10,696
Median Income
$102,523
Median Home Value
$275,200
Median Age
41.3
Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.
Kearney, MO at a Glance
Founded
1856
Elevation
856 ft
Area
13 mi²
Notable People from Kearney, MO
A sampling of people born in Kearney, MO.
Jesse James
1847–1882
American outlaw, confederate guerrilla, and train robber
Frank James
1843–1915
American outlaw, Confederate guerrilla, and train robber (1843-1915)
City data from Wikidata (Q957355), available under CC0. Photos from Wikimedia Commons under their respective licenses. See our methodology for details.
Traveler Guide to Kearney, MO
Kearney is in Clay County, in the Kansas City Area of Missouri. It is the birthplace of the infamous Jesse James.
Every year, Kearney holds the Jesse James Festival, honoring the man that made their town what it is today. James Farm County Park, 21216 Jesse James Farm Rd. Notably Jesse James' birthplace and grave site, along with a museum. Adults: $9, ages 8-15: $5.50 (Jan 2024)
Quality Inn Kearney - Liberty, 601 Centerville Ave., ☏ +1 816 628-5000. Smoking/non-smoking, pet friendly, and jacuzzi suite options. Indoor pool, free wireless internet, and a breakfast with pancakes and waffles.
Travel tips adapted from Kearney (Missouri) on Wikivoyage, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Content summarized; visit the source for the full article. See our methodology for how we use it.
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