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Near the end, right off the route
Kansas City, Missouri
Hours: 11 am–9 pm
+18167016120
Visit websiteCompiled 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
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Bonne Terre, MO
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Kansas City, MO
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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 .
| 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 |
Step-by-step road directions between Bonne Terre, MO and Kansas City, MO.
Start on MO E
Turn left onto MO 47
Continue on MO 47
Take the ramp
Merge onto US 67
Keep slight right at fork onto US 67
Take the exit
Merge onto I 55
Continue on I 55
Take the exit
Keep slight left at fork
Continue on this road
Merge onto I 270
Take the exit
Keep slight left at fork
Continue on this road
Merge onto I 64; US 40; US 61
Take the exit onto US 40
Merge onto I 70; US 40
Continue on I 70; US 40
Continue on I 70; US 40
Continue on I 70; US 40
Continue on I 70; US 40
Continue on I 70; US 40
Continue on I 70
Continue on I 70
Continue on I 70
Continue on I 70
Keep slight left at fork onto I 670; I 70 Alt
Take the exit
Continue on East 13th Street
Turn right onto Oak Street
Arrive at destination
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.
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.
Open the route before leaving Bonne Terre, MO so your first major turns are already loaded.
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
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.
A short stop after about 65 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
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 checkTop 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.
Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.
Top Restaurant
Kansas City, Missouri
Near the end, right off the route
Hours: 11 am–9 pm
+18167016120
Dott Boss
Kansas City, Missouri
Cajun Crab House Seafood Restaurant
Columbia, Missouri
Top Coffee Stop
Kansas City, Missouri
Near the end, short detour
Hours: 7 am–4 pm
+18162875027
Near the end, right off the route
Kansas City, Missouri
Hours: 11 am–9 pm
+18167016120
Visit websiteNear the end, right off the route
Kansas City, Missouri
Hours: 6:30 am–12 pm
+18162838000
Visit websiteAround the midpoint, short detour
Columbia, Missouri
Hours: 3–8 pm
+15732346277
Visit websiteNear the end, short detour
Blue Springs, Missouri
Hours: 11 am–2:30 pm
+18162293292
Visit websiteNear the end, short detour
Kansas City, Missouri
Hours: 5–9 pm
+18162146939
Visit websiteNear the end, short detour
North Kansas City, Missouri
Hours: 4–9 pm
+18168414700
Visit websiteNear the end, short detour
Kansas City, Missouri
Hours: 5–9 pm
+18164427042
Visit websiteNear the end, short detour
Kansas City, Missouri
Hours: 11 am–9 pm
+18164210002
Visit websiteNear the end, short detour
Kansas City, Missouri
Hours: 7 am–4 pm
+18162875027
Visit websiteAround the midpoint, right off the route
Kingdom City, Missouri
+15733106020
Visit websiteAround the midpoint, right off the route
Columbia, Missouri
Hours: Open 24 hours
+18887584389
Visit websiteAround the midpoint, short detour
Columbia, Missouri
Hours: Open 24 hours
Visit websiteAround the midpoint, right off the route
Kingdom City, Missouri
Hours: Open 24 hours
+18887584389
Visit websiteAround the midpoint, short detour
Columbia, Missouri
Hours: Open 24 hours
Visit websiteAround the midpoint, short detour
Warrenton, Missouri
Hours: Open 24 hours
+16364562001
Visit websiteEarly in the drive, short detour
Lake St Louis, Missouri
Hours: Open 24 hours
+18777983752
Visit websiteAround the midpoint, short detour
Columbia, Missouri
Hours: Open 24 hours
+18668167584
Visit websiteNear the end, short detour
Kansas City, Missouri
Hours: 9:30 am–4 pm
+18168812683
Visit websitePlace data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
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.
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
Keep slight left at fork toward I 270 West: Kansas City
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
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
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
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
Regular Gas
$45.85 one way
$91.71 round trip
| 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Late night in Bonne Terre on Sunday
Local time
5:18 AM
CDT
Current temp
82°F
Unavailable
Destination
Late night in Kansas City on Sunday
Local time
5:18 AM
CDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
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.
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
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...
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...
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
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.
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.
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.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
667 ft
Total Descent
599 ft
Highest Point
908 ft
~272.4 mi in
Elevation Range
385 ft
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
Saint Louis
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).
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.
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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