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Trip from Bonne Terre, MO to Kansas City, MO

Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

5h 39m

Distance

293.3 mi

472 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$46

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 40 min
4 AM
5h 26m ★
6 AM
5h 39m
8 AM
6h 6m
10 AM
5h 48m
12 PM
5h 46m
3 PM
5h 50m
5 PM
6h 4m
8 PM
5h 31m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

city in St. Francois County, Missouri, United States

Bonne Terre, MO

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city in Missouri, United States, that is one of two county seats of Jackson County and the largest city in Missouri

Kansas City, MO

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Trip Overview

This 293.3-mile journey from Bonne Terre, MO, to Kansas City, MO, is easily manageable as a single-day trip, taking approximately 5 hours and 39 minutes of driving time. You'll be covering ground primarily through the Midwest region, staying within Missouri for the entire drive. With a projected fuel cost of around $46, it's a budget-friendly option for a weekend getaway or a quick relocation. The route involves a moderate amount of highway driving, but also includes more turn-heavy local sections, so be prepared for a varied driving experience. Given its duration, it's best tackled in one go, though you'll want to plan for at least one stop.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

Midpoint

146.7 miles from Bonne Terre, MO

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 55m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Dwight D Eisenhower Highway 80.7 mi 1h 35m
U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway 54.4 mi 58m
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway 54.3 mi 58m
Avenue of the Saints 25.4 mi 30m
US 67 23.1 mi 26m
I 55 20.5 mi 22m
I 270 11.5 mi 14m
George Brett Super Highway 6.8 mi 9m
Longest stretch: Dwight D Eisenhower Highway — 80.7 mi, about 1h 35m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bonne Terre, MO and Kansas City, MO.

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Start on MO E

12 ft · 6 sec · North Division Street
2

Turn left onto MO 47

0.3 mi · 31 sec · Park Avenue
3

Continue on MO 47

0.7 mi · 1 min · Benham Street
4

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 20 sec
Toward US 67 North: Saint Louis
5

Merge onto US 67

23 mi · 26 min · US 67
6

Keep slight right at fork onto US 67

0.3 mi · 27 sec · US 67
7

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 49 sec
Toward I 55 North: Saint Louis
8

Merge onto I 55

21 mi · 22 min · I 55
9

Continue on I 55

1.3 mi · 1 min · Rosa Parks Highway
10

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 27 sec
Exit 196 Toward I 270 West, I 255 East: Kansas City, Chicago Use the slight right lane.
11

Keep slight left at fork

388 ft · 8 sec
Toward I 270 West: Kansas City Use the slight left lane.
12

Continue on this road

0.7 mi · 1 min · this road
Exit 196 Toward I 270 West
13

Merge onto I 270

11 mi · 14 min · I 270
Use the straight lane.
14

Take the exit

0.1 mi · 17 sec
Exit 12 Toward I 64, US 40, US 61: Wentzville, Saint Louis Use the slight right lane.
15

Keep slight left at fork

0.4 mi · 48 sec
Toward I 64 West, US 40 West, US 61 North: Wentzville Use the slight left lane.
16

Continue on this road

0.1 mi · 9 sec · this road
Exit 12 Toward I 64 West, US 40 West, US 61 North: Wentzville
17

Merge onto I 64; US 40; US 61

25 mi · 30 min · Avenue of the Saints
Use the straight lane.
18

Take the exit onto US 40

0.6 mi · 1 min · US 40
Exit 1A Toward I 70 West, US 40 West: Kansas City Use the straight / slight left lanes.
19

Merge onto I 70; US 40

81 mi · 1 hr 35 min · Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
20

Continue on I 70; US 40

2.0 mi · 2 min · Sheriff Roger I. Wilson Memorial Highway
21

Continue on I 70; US 40

1.6 mi · 1 min · Highway Patrol Sgt. Benjamin Booth Memorial Highway
22

Continue on I 70; US 40

1.8 mi · 2 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
23

Continue on I 70; US 40

54 mi · 58 min · U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway
24

Continue on I 70; US 40

52 mi · 56 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
25

Continue on I 70

2.7 mi · 3 min · Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
26

Continue on I 70

1.8 mi · 2 min · Clifton J. Scott Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
27

Continue on I 70

2.9 mi · 3 min · Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
28

Continue on I 70

6.8 mi · 9 min · George Brett Super Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
29

Keep slight left at fork onto I 670; I 70 Alt

0.2 mi · 21 sec · I 670; I 70 Alt
Exit 2L Toward I 670 West, I 70 Alternate, I 35 South: Topeka, Wichita Use the straight / slight right lanes.
30

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 24 sec
Exit 2P Toward 13th Street, Downtown Use the slight right lane.
31

Continue on East 13th Street

0.2 mi · 34 sec · East 13th Street
32

Turn right onto Oak Street

454 ft · 13 sec · Oak Street
33

Arrive at destination

Oak Street

Trip Plan

For this 5-hour and 39-minute drive, consider an early morning departure from Bonne Terre to maximize your daylight hours and arrive in Kansas City with time to spare. With only one recommended stop and a total of 293.3 miles, you can comfortably complete this trip in a single day. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially during the 80.7-mile stretch on the Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway, as services might be less frequent. The estimated fuel cost is $46, so factor that into your budget. A practical tip for this 'Turn-heavy local drive' profile is to familiarize yourself with your GPS or map app's turn-by-turn directions beforehand to smoothly transition between highway and local road segments.

Morning Departure

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Evening Departure

A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 146.7 miles from Bonne Terre, MO, or about 2h 55m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 80.7 miles.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 65 miles or 1h 17m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 146.7 miles or 2h 55m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 4h 39m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Kansas City, MO than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Bonne Terre, MO so your first major turns are already loaded.

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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Bonne Terre, MO

This is one driving day of about 293.3 miles and 5h 39m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 65 miles from Bonne Terre, MO.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on Dwight D Eisenhower Highway for about 80.7 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

city in St. Charles County, Missouri, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Wentzville, MO

147 mi into the route

Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset

This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.

Pacing Suggestions

Chesterfield, MO

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 65 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Fulton, MO

Meal break

The midpoint is around 146.7 miles from Bonne Terre, MO, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before Dwight D Eisenhower Highway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 80.7 miles.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

Pokesan - Poke Bowls, Dumplings & More

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Kansas City, Missouri

Near the end, right off the route

0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20 mile 293.3

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+18167016120

Visit website

Dott Boss

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Kansas City, Missouri

0.3 mi

Cajun Crab House Seafood Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Columbia, Missouri

1.8 mi

Top Coffee Stop

Core Coffee & Eatery

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Kansas City, Missouri

Near the end, short detour

1.4 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20 mile 293.3

Hours: 7 am–4 pm

+18162875027

Visit website

Pokesan - Poke Bowls, Dumplings & More

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20 mile 293.3

Kansas City, Missouri

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+18167016120

Visit website

Dott Boss

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour $20 to $30 mile 293.3

Kansas City, Missouri

Hours: 6:30 am–12 pm

+18162838000

Visit website

Cajun Crab House Seafood Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.8 mi from route ~4 min detour $20 to $30 mile 167.6

Columbia, Missouri

Hours: 3–8 pm

+15732346277

Visit website

Thailand Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.6 mi from route ~7 min detour $10 to $20 mile 272.4

Blue Springs, Missouri

Hours: 11 am–2:30 pm

+18162293292

Visit website

Black Garlic Restaurant & Rum Bar

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.7 mi from route ~7 min detour Moderately mile 293.3

Kansas City, Missouri

Hours: 5–9 pm

+18162146939

Visit website

Chef Tito´s Mexican Restaurant & Cantina

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

2.7 mi from route ~7 min detour $10 to $20 mile 293.3

North Kansas City, Missouri

Hours: 4–9 pm

+18168414700

Visit website

TAILLEUR RESTAURANT

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

3.1 mi from route ~8 min detour $50 to $10 mile 293.3

Kansas City, Missouri

Hours: 5–9 pm

+18164427042

Visit website

Chappell's Restaurant & Sports Museum

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

2.9 mi from route ~7 min detour $10 to $20 mile 293.3

Kansas City, Missouri

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+18164210002

Visit website

Core Coffee & Eatery

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.4 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20 mile 293.3

Kansas City, Missouri

Hours: 7 am–4 pm

+18162875027

Visit website

Tesla Destination Charger

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, right off the route

1 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 146.7

Kingdom City, Missouri

+15733106020

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.2 mi from route mile 167.6

Columbia, Missouri

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 167.6

Columbia, Missouri

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 146.7

Kingdom City, Missouri

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Tesla Destination Charger

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.4 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 167.6

Columbia, Missouri

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

Flying J EV Charging Station

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.4 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 104.8

Warrenton, Missouri

Hours: Open 24 hours

+16364562001

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

2.8 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 83.8

Lake St Louis, Missouri

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18777983752

Visit website

EV Connect Charging Station

2.1 ★ ★ ☆ ☆ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 167.6

Columbia, Missouri

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18668167584

Visit website

Money Museum

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 293.3

Kansas City, Missouri

Hours: 9:30 am–4 pm

+18168812683

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 18

5 decision points cluster between mile 46.4 and 292.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

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46.4 mi into trip | ~53m in

Take the exit toward I 270 West, I 255 East: Kansas City, Chicago

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Exit 196 Toward I 270 West, I 255 East: Kansas City, Chi...
8
46.6 mi into trip | ~54m in

Keep slight left at fork toward I 270 West: Kansas City

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left lane. Toward I 270 West: Kansas City
8
58.9 mi into trip | ~1h 10m in

Take the exit toward I 64, US 40, US 61: Wentzville, Saint Louis

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Exit 12 Toward I 64, US 40, US 61: Wentzville, Saint Lo...
9
292.6 mi into trip | ~5h 37m in | I 670; I 70 Alt

Keep slight left at fork onto I 670; I 70 Alt toward I 670 West, I 70 Alternate, I 35 South: Topeka, Wichita

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 2L Toward I 670 West, I 70 Alternate, I 35 South:...
9
292.8 mi into trip | ~5h 37m in

Take the exit toward 13th Street, Downtown

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Exit 2P Toward 13th Street, Downtown

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$45.85 one way

$91.71 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 103 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $50.35 $100.69
premium $4.89 $56.44 $112.89
diesel $5.61 $64.76 $129.51

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$46

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$71–$96

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 102.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $31 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 88 1 $30.80 $14.08
Efficient EV 73.3 0 $25.66 $11.73
EV Truck/SUV 117.3 1 $41.06 $18.77

Gas CO2

103 kg

EV CO2

34 kg (67% less)

Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.

DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.

Travel Intel

Current conditions at both ends of the drive.

Forecast as of Apr 17, 2026

Origin

Bonne Terre, MO

Late night in Bonne Terre on Sunday

Local time

5:18 AM

CDT

Current temp

82°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Kansas City, MO

Late night in Kansas City on Sunday

Local time

5:18 AM

CDT

Current temp

74°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Seasonal Notes

Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.

Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.

Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.

Time zone

Same local time

Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.

Temperature spread

8 degrees cooler at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

5h 39m on the road

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Gateway Arch National Park

Gateway Arch National Park

National Park

Gateway Arch National Park commemorates President Jefferson’s vision of a continental nation, the individuals and cultural groups who helped shape its history, St. Louis’ role in westward expansion, a...

13 mi from route ~33 min detour $19 near mile 50.6
View on nps.gov
Ste. Geneviève National Historical Park

Ste. Geneviève National Historical Park

National Historical Park

Established by 1750, Ste. Geneviève was the first permanent European settlement in Missouri. Early French Canadian settlers were drawn here by the rich agricultural land known as Le Grand Champ (the B...

24 mi from route ~61 min detour Free near mile 10.1
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

What kind of drive is this?

Expect a route that offers a mix of driving styles, with 19% of the journey on highways. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 80.7 miles, primarily on the Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway. While parts of the drive will feel like a typical highway cruise, the 'Turn-heavy local drive' profile suggests you'll also navigate more intricate local roads, requiring your attention to be on navigating turns and junctions. This blend means the road's character will shift, moving from open highway speeds to more deliberate local road pacing.

Only 19% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
33 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 80.7 mi on Dwight D Eisenhower Highway.

How Hard Is This Drive?

10/10

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 46.4 miles in.

Driving Effort 10/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a demanding drive. With 18 significant decision points across 293.3 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 46.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 46.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 58.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

908 ft 523 ft

Total Climb

667 ft

Total Descent

599 ft

Highest Point

908 ft

~272.4 mi in

Elevation Range

385 ft

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

Between Bonne Terre, MO and Kansas City, MO, road signs point toward Chicago and Saint Louis.

Chicago

46.4 mi in | ~53m

Saint Louis

58.9 mi in | ~1h 10m

About the Cities

Arriving in Kansas City, MO

Full guide →

Kansas City is a major Midwestern metropolitan area that spreads across the border of Missouri and Kansas. It is a city that tends to hide itself from tourists. Reputed to have more boulevards than Paris and more fountains than any other city in the world except for Rome, it can be a beautiful city, too. It is unique in that it is split down the middle by the state line of Kansas and Missouri.

City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 5h 39m. Total distance: 293.3 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

5h 39m drive, comfortable solo distance.

Scenic Drive

Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 80.7 miles on Dwight D Eisenhower Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.

It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Kansas City, MO before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.

Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.

The main spots that need attention: at 46.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 46.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 58.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Yes — Gateway Arch National Park and Ste. Geneviève National Historical Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.

Not recommended in a single day. At 5.7 hours each way, a round trip means 11.3 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Kansas City, MO before the return drive.

How this page is built

Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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