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Trip from Four Seasons, 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

3h 30m

Distance

166.5 mi

268 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$26

one way

EV Charging

Fair

3 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 37 min
4 AM
3h 18m ★
6 AM
3h 31m
8 AM
3h 55m
10 AM
3h 39m
12 PM
3h 37m
3 PM
3h 40m
5 PM
3h 54m
8 PM
3h 23m

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

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Downtown Four Seasons, MO, MO

Four Seasons, MO

Valeria Boltneva

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 166.5-mile journey from Four Seasons to Kansas City, Missouri, is a straightforward, one-day trip that should take around 3 hours and 30 minutes to complete. With a fuel cost estimated at $26, it's an economical option for exploring the Midwest. You'll primarily navigate on the Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway, US 50, and US 65, offering a mixed driving experience. The route is well-suited for a single day, allowing you to arrive at your destination with plenty of time to spare. Consider this drive for a convenient trip between two points within the same state.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

83.2 miles from Four Seasons, MO

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 56m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway 52.5 mi 56m
US 50 24.3 mi 32m
US 65 16.1 mi 18m
West 4th Street 15 mi 19m
MO 5 14.5 mi 18m
U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway 8.8 mi 9m
US 54 7.3 mi 7m
George Brett Super Highway 6.8 mi 9m
Longest stretch: Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway — 52.5 mi, about 56m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Four Seasons, MO and Kansas City, MO.

1

Start on Spirea Point

0.1 mi · 35 sec · Spirea Point
2

Turn right onto Cherokee Road

0.4 mi · 1 min · Cherokee Road
3

Turn left onto MO HH

3.9 mi · 6 min · Horseshoe Bend Parkway
Use the straight / right lanes.
4

Turn left onto US 54 Business

2.2 mi · 5 min · Bagnell Dam Boulevard
5

Continue on Willmore Lane

0.2 mi · 18 sec · Willmore Lane
6

Enter roundabout

229 ft · 4 sec
7

Continue

0.1 mi · 18 sec
8

Merge onto US 54

7.3 mi · 7 min · US 54
9

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 27 sec
Toward US 54 Business, MO 52: Eldon, Tuscumbia
10

Turn left onto US 54 Bus; MO 52

2.4 mi · 3 min · US 54 Bus; MO 52
11

Turn left onto West 17th Street

0.1 mi · 14 sec · West 17th Street
12

Continue on South Grand Avenue

0.7 mi · 1 min · South Grand Avenue
13

Turn left onto MO 52

15 mi · 19 min · West 4th Street
14

Continue on MO 5

14 mi · 18 min · MO 5
15

Turn left onto US 50; MO 5

16 mi · 21 min · US 50; MO 5
16

Continue on US 50; MO 135

8.0 mi · 11 min · US 50; MO 135
17

Turn right onto South Engineer Avenue

0.5 mi · 1 min · South Engineer Avenue
18

Turn left onto West Saline Street

0.3 mi · 48 sec · West Saline Street
19

Continue on East Pettis Street

0.4 mi · 1 min · East Pettis Street
20

Turn right onto MO 765

1.1 mi · 2 min · North Ohio Avenue
21

Continue on MO 765

0.1 mi · 11 sec · MO 765
Toward US 65 North: Marshall
22

Merge onto US 65

16 mi · 18 min · US 65
23

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 46 sec
Toward I 70 West: Kansas City
24

Merge onto I 70; US 40

8.8 mi · 9 min · U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway
25

Continue on I 70; US 40

52 mi · 56 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
26

Continue on I 70

2.7 mi · 3 min · Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
27

Continue on I 70

1.8 mi · 2 min · Clifton J. Scott Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
28

Continue on I 70

2.9 mi · 3 min · Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
29

Continue on I 70

6.8 mi · 9 min · George Brett Super Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
30

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.
31

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 24 sec
Exit 2P Toward 13th Street, Downtown Use the slight right lane.
32

Continue on East 13th Street

0.2 mi · 34 sec · East 13th Street
33

Turn right onto Oak Street

454 ft · 13 sec · Oak Street
34

Arrive at destination

Oak Street

Trip Plan

Given the 3.5-hour duration, this route is easily manageable in a single day. Aim for an early morning departure from Four Seasons to maximize your time upon arrival in Kansas City. You'll only have one designated stop according to the data, so plan your breaks accordingly, perhaps around the halfway point. Keep an eye on your fuel levels, especially during the 52.5-mile stretch on the Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway, as services might be less frequent. This drive offers flexibility, so you can adjust your pace as needed.

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 83.2 miles from Four Seasons, MO, or about 1h 56m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 52.5 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 37 miles or 54m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 83.2 miles or 1h 56m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 2h 55m

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 Four Seasons, 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 Four Seasons, MO

This is one driving day of about 166.5 miles and 3h 30m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 37 miles from Four Seasons, 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 52.5 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Downtown Sedalia, MO, MO

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Sedalia, MO

83 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

Tipton, MO

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 37 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Sedalia, MO

Meal break

The midpoint is around 83.2 miles from Four Seasons, 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.

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 166.5

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+18167016120

Visit website

Dott Boss

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Kansas City, Missouri

0.3 mi

Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Independence, Missouri

1.6 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 166.5

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 166.5

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 166.5

Kansas City, Missouri

Hours: 6:30 am–12 pm

+18162838000

Visit website

Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20 mile 154.6

Independence, Missouri

Hours: 11 am–10 pm

+18167955520

Visit website

Black Garlic Restaurant & Rum Bar

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.7 mi from route ~7 min detour Moderately mile 166.5

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 166.5

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 166.5

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 166.5

Kansas City, Missouri

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+18164210002

Visit website

Wolcano Teppanyaki

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

3.1 mi from route ~8 min detour $10 to $20 mile 166.5

North Kansas City, Missouri

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+18168281200

Visit website

Core Coffee & Eatery

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.4 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20 mile 166.5

Kansas City, Missouri

Hours: 7 am–4 pm

+18162875027

Visit website

Pilot Flying J Charging Station

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Later in the drive, right off the route

0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 118.9

Higginsville, Missouri

Hours: Open 24 hours

+16602071324

Visit website

Francis Energy Charging Station

3.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.9 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 71.4

Sedalia, Missouri

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18004891588

Visit website

Tesla Destination Charger

3.0 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Near the start, ~10 min detour

4 mi from route ~10 min detour

Lake Ozark, Missouri

+15733654550

Visit website

Money Museum

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 166.5

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 19

5 decision points cluster between mile 0.5 and 166 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

5
0.5 mi into trip | ~2m in | MO HH / Horseshoe Bend Parkway

Turn left onto MO HH / Horseshoe Bend Parkway

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / right lanes.
5
6.8 mi into trip | ~15m in

Enter roundabout

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering

5
14.3 mi into trip | ~23m in

Take the exit toward US 54 Business, MO 52: Eldon, Tuscumbia

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

Toward US 54 Business, MO 52: Eldon, Tuscumbia
9
165.8 mi into trip | ~3h 29m 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
166 mi into trip | ~3h 29m 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

$26.03 one way

$52.06 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 58 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $28.58 $57.16
premium $4.89 $32.04 $64.08
diesel $5.61 $36.76 $73.52

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$26

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$51–$76

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 58.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $17 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 49.9 0 $17.48 $7.99
Efficient EV 41.6 0 $14.57 $6.66
EV Truck/SUV 66.6 0 $23.31 $10.66

Gas CO2

58 kg

EV CO2

19 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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Four Seasons, MO

Late night in Four Seasons on Sunday

Local time

5:05 AM

CDT

Current temp

57°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Kansas City, MO

Late night in Kansas City on Sunday

Local time

5:05 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

17 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

3h 30m 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?

Expect a varied drive on this route, with 41% of it being highway. The longest continuous stretch you'll encounter is 52.5 miles on the Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway. This means you'll experience periods of faster travel interspersed with other road types. The profile is described as a 'mixed drive,' suggesting you'll transition between different types of roadways as you progress toward Kansas City. It's not a constant interstate grind, nor is it entirely rural two-lane.

41% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
34 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 52.5 mi on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway.

How Hard Is This Drive?

7/10

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.5 miles in near MO HH / Horseshoe Bend Parkway.

Driving Effort 7/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a demanding drive. With 19 significant decision points across 166.5 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 0.5 miles (MO HH / Horseshoe Bend Parkway): Lane positioning matters here; at 6.8 miles: Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 14.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

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

On the drive from Four Seasons, MO to Kansas City, MO, road signs begin pointing toward Tuscumbia along the way.

Tuscumbia

14.3 mi in | ~23m

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 3h 30m. Total distance: 166.5 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

3h 30m drive, comfortable solo distance.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 52.5 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 0.5 miles (MO HH / Horseshoe Bend Parkway): Lane positioning matters here; at 6.8 miles: Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 14.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Possible but tiring. At 3.5 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 7.0 hours — manageable with a long break at Kansas City, MO, but most travelers stay overnight.

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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