Origin
Cameron, MO
Late night in Cameron on Tuesday
Local time
3:58 AM
CDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Cameron, MO to Kansas City, MO
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h
Distance
51.4 mi
83 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 55m
★
6 AM
1h 0m
8 AM
1h 10m
10 AM
1h 3m
12 PM
1h 3m
3 PM
1h 4m
5 PM
1h 9m
8 PM
0h 57m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Cameron, MO
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Kansas City, MO
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Trip Overview
Cameron, MO to Kansas City, MO is 51.4 miles and takes about 1 hour via the Chicago-Kansas City Expressway, with a fuel budget near $8 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a straightforward, highway-focused drive connecting two points within the Midwest region of Missouri. Given its short distance and duration, it's ideal for a quick trip or as part of a larger journey. You'll be spending most of your time on the expressway, making for a predictable and efficient commute. Plan for this to be a simple transit rather than an extensive sightseeing adventure.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Chicago-Kansas City Expressway | 48.8 mi | 54m |
| East Evergreen Street | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| North Walnut Street | 0.6 mi | <1m |
| US 71 | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| West 2nd Street | 0.3 mi | 1m |
| East 11th Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| I 35 Business | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Oak Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
— 48.8 mi, about 54m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cameron, MO and Kansas City, MO.
1
Start on West 2nd Street
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
West 2nd Street
2
At end of road, turn right onto I 35 Business; US 69
0.6 mi
·
58 sec
·
North Walnut Street
3
Turn left onto I 35 Business
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
East Evergreen Street
4
Take the ramp onto I 35 Business
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
I 35 Business
5
Merge onto I 35; MO 110
49 mi
·
54 min
·
Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Keep slight left at fork onto US 71
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
·
US 71
Exit 3
Toward I 70 East, US 40 East, US 71 South: Saint Louis, Joplin
7
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
Exit 2J
Toward Downtown
Use the slight right lane.
8
Turn slight right onto East 11th Street
0.3 mi
·
51 sec
·
East 11th Street
9
Turn left onto Oak Street
461 ft
·
15 sec
·
Oak Street
10
Arrive at destination
Oak Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
26 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 11 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 25.7 miles from Cameron, MO, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 75 decision points cluster between mile 0.3 and 51.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0.3 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
I 35 Business; US 69 / North Walnut Street
At end of road, turn right onto I 35 Business; US 69 / North Walnut Street
Navigation decision point
5
1.8 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
I 35; MO 110 / Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
Merge onto I 35; MO 110 / Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
50.6 mi into trip
|
~58m in
|
US 71
Keep slight left at fork onto US 71 toward I 70 East, US 40 East, US 71 South: Saint Louis, Joplin
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 3
Toward I 70 East, US 40 East, US 71 South: Sain...
7
50.9 mi into trip
|
~58m in
Take the exit toward Downtown
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 2J
Toward Downtown
5
51.3 mi into trip
|
~59m in
|
Oak Street
Turn left onto Oak Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$8.04 one way
$16.07 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
18 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $8.82 | $17.65 |
| premium | $4.89 | $9.89 | $19.78 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $11.35 | $22.70 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 18 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 15.4 | 0 | $5.40 | $2.47 |
| Efficient EV | 12.9 | 0 | $4.50 | $2.06 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 20.6 | 0 | $7.20 | $3.29 |
Gas CO2
18 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (67% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
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.
Destination
Kansas City, MO
Late night in Kansas City on Tuesday
Local time
3:58 AM
CDT
Current temp
65°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
1 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
This route is overwhelmingly a highway-focused drive, with 96% of the journey taking place on major expressways. You'll experience the longest uninterrupted stretch of 48.8 miles on the Chicago-Kansas City Expressway, providing a consistent driving pace. The profile suggests a smooth, high-speed experience for the majority of the trip. Expect minimal deviations from the main highway, making for a predictable and efficient drive from start to finish. This is a route built for covering ground quickly.
96% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
10 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 48.8 mi on Chicago-Kansas City Expressway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Chicago-Kansas City Expressway and East Evergreen Street. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.3 miles in near I 35 Business; US 69 / North Walnut Street.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.3 miles (I 35 Business; US 69 / North Walnut Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.8 miles (I 35; MO 110 / Chicago-Kansas City Expressway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 50.6 miles (US 71): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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 1h. Total distance: 51.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (96%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 48.8 miles on Chicago-Kansas City Expressway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.3 miles (I 35 Business; US 69 / North Walnut Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.8 miles (I 35; MO 110 / Chicago-Kansas City Expressway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 50.6 miles (US 71): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Kansas City, MO before heading back.
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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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