Trip from Fulton, 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

2h 52m

Distance

150.6 mi

242 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$24

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 33 min

4 AM

2h 41m ★

6 AM

2h 52m

8 AM

3h 14m

10 AM

3h 0m

12 PM

2h 58m

3 PM

3h 1m

5 PM

3h 13m

8 PM

2h 45m

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

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Fulton, MO

Yaroslav Shuraev

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 150.6-mile trip from Fulton, MO, to Kansas City, MO, is easily manageable as a single-day adventure, taking approximately 2 hours and 52 minutes. You'll primarily navigate the Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway, also known by its alternate names, U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway and Martin Luther King Junior Drive. With a fuel cost estimated around $24, this drive offers a straightforward journey through the Midwest. The route is characterized by frequent turns, suggesting a more local driving experience rather than a high-speed interstate cruise. Given its manageable length, it's ideal for a day trip, allowing for flexibility in your schedule.

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

75.3 miles from Fulton, MO

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 27m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway	62.7 mi	1h 8m
U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway	54.4 mi	58m
Martin Luther King Junior Drive	10.2 mi	14m
George Brett Super Highway	6.8 mi	9m
Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway	5.6 mi	6m
MO J	4.3 mi	6m
Sheriff Roger I. Wilson Memorial Highway	2 mi	2m
Clifton J. Scott Memorial Highway	1.8 mi	2m

Longest stretch: Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway — 62.7 mi, about 1h 8m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on Court Street

24 ft · 3 sec · Court Street

Turn right onto West 4th Street

0.4 mi · 1 min · West 4th Street

Continue on MO F

10 mi · 14 min · Martin Luther King Junior Drive

Continue on MO J

0.8 mi · 1 min · MO J

Turn right onto MO J

3.5 mi · 4 min · MO J

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 12 sec

Toward I 70 West, US 40 West: Columbia

Merge onto I 70; US 40

8.4 mi · 9 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

Continue on I 70; US 40

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

Continue on I 70; US 40

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

Continue on I 70; US 40

1.8 mi · 2 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

Continue on I 70; US 40

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

Continue on I 70; US 40

52 mi · 56 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

Continue on I 70

2.7 mi · 3 min · Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway

Continue on I 70

1.8 mi · 2 min · Clifton J. Scott Memorial Highway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on I 70

2.9 mi · 3 min · Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway

Continue on I 70

6.8 mi · 9 min · George Brett Super Highway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

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.

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 24 sec

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

Continue on East 13th Street

0.2 mi · 34 sec · East 13th Street

Turn right onto Oak Street

454 ft · 13 sec · Oak Street

Arrive at destination

Oak Street

Trip Plan

For this 150.6-mile drive, starting your journey in the morning will give you ample time to reach Kansas City and still have a full day ahead. With a duration of just under 3 hours and a fuel cost estimate of $24, planning for one stop is likely sufficient, perhaps midway through the longest stretch on the Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway. Keep an eye out for the various road name changes, as this is a key characteristic of this route. The 'turn-heavy' nature means paying close attention to navigation, especially as you approach your destination.

Morning Departure

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.

Evening Departure

Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

You can normally do this drive in one day.

Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.

The halfway point lands around 75.3 miles from Fulton, MO, or about 1h 27m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 62.7 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 33 miles or 42m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 75.3 miles or 1h 27m 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 19m

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

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Fulton, 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 Fulton, MO

This is one driving day of about 150.6 miles and 2h 52m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 33 miles from Fulton, 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 62.7 miles.

Where to Stop

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

city in and county seat of Saline County, Missouri, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Marshall, MO

75 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

Columbia, MO

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 33 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Marshall, MO

Meal break

The midpoint is around 75.3 miles from Fulton, 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 62.7 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 150.6

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+18167016120

Visit website

Dott Boss

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Kansas City, Missouri

0.3 mi

Black Garlic Restaurant & Rum Bar

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Kansas City, Missouri

2.7 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 150.6

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 150.6

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 150.6

Kansas City, Missouri

Hours: 6:30 am–12 pm

+18162838000

Visit website

Black Garlic Restaurant & Rum Bar

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.7 mi from route ~7 min detour Moderately mile 150.6

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 150.6

North Kansas City, Missouri

Hours: 4–9 pm

+18168414700

Visit website

Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

2.7 mi from route ~7 min detour $10 to $20 mile 139.8

Independence, Missouri

Hours: 11 am–10 pm

+18167955520

Visit website

TAILLEUR RESTAURANT

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

3.1 mi from route ~8 min detour $50 to $10 mile 150.6

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 150.6

Kansas City, Missouri

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+18164210002

Visit website

Thailand Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

3.2 mi from route ~8 min detour $10 to $20 mile 129.1

Blue Springs, Missouri

Hours: 11 am–2:30 pm

+18162293292

Visit website

Core Coffee & Eatery

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.4 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20 mile 150.6

Kansas City, Missouri

Hours: 7 am–4 pm

+18162875027

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.2 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 21.5

Columbia, Missouri

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18777983752

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 21.5

Columbia, Missouri

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

Tesla Destination Charger

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.8 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 21.5

Columbia, Missouri

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

Pilot EV Charging Station

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

3.1 mi from route ~8 min detour mile 53.8

Boonville, Missouri

Hours: Open 24 hours

+16608829120

Visit website

EV Connect Charging Station

2.1 ★ ★ ☆ ☆ ☆

Near the start, short detour

2 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 21.5

Columbia, Missouri

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18668167584

Visit website

Rivian Adventure Network

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, ~9 min detour

3.7 mi from route ~9 min detour mile 32.3

Columbia, Missouri

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18337484267

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, ~9 min detour

3.6 mi from route ~9 min detour mile 32.3

Columbia, Missouri

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, ~9 min detour

3.4 mi from route ~9 min detour mile 21.5

Columbia, Missouri

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Money Museum

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 150.6

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 7

5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 150.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

0 mi into trip | ~0m in | West 4th Street

Turn right onto West 4th Street

Navigation decision point

14.9 mi into trip | ~21m in

Take the ramp toward I 70 West, US 40 West: Columbia

Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward I 70 West, US 40 West: Columbia

149.9 mi into trip | ~2h 50m 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:...

150.1 mi into trip | ~2h 50m 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

150.5 mi into trip | ~2h 51m in | Oak Street

Turn right onto Oak Street

Navigation decision point

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$23.54 one way

$47.09 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 53 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.36	$25.85	$51.70
premium	$4.89	$28.98	$57.96
diesel	$5.61	$33.25	$66.50

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$24

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$49–$74

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 52.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $16 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	45.2	$15.81	$7.23
Efficient EV	37.7	$13.18	$6.02
EV Truck/SUV	60.2	$21.08	$9.64

Gas CO2

53 kg

EV CO2

18 kg (66% 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

Fulton, MO

Late night in Fulton on Sunday

Local time

1:03 AM

CDT

Current temp

55°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Kansas City, MO

Late night in Kansas City on Sunday

Local time

1:03 AM

CDT

Current temp

74°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

71°F

Marshall, MO

75 mi in

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

19 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

2h 52m 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 drive with a 'turn-heavy' profile, indicating a less direct path with numerous directional changes. While the highway share is 0%, meaning you won't be on high-speed interstates, you will experience stretches like the 62.7-mile segment on the Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway. This suggests a consistent, albeit not always high-speed, road surface for a significant portion of your journey. The character of the drive will likely shift between more open road sections and areas requiring attention to turns and local traffic patterns. It’s a route that keeps you engaged with the road and your surroundings.

Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.

21 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.

Longest single stretch: 62.7 mi on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway.

How Hard Is This Drive?

3/10

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near West 4th 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 2h 52m 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: near the start (West 4th Street): Navigation decision point; at 14.9 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 149.9 miles (I 670; I 70 Alt): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. 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 2h 52m. Total distance: 150.6 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 52m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Mostly surface roads route profile.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 62.7 miles on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.

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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Trip from Fulton, MO to Kansas City, MO

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Nearby Places

Pokesan - Poke Bowls, Dumplings & More

Core Coffee & Eatery

Pokesan - Poke Bowls, Dumplings & More

Dott Boss

Black Garlic Restaurant & Rum Bar

Chef Tito´s Mexican Restaurant & Cantina

Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen

TAILLEUR RESTAURANT

Chappell's Restaurant & Sports Museum

Thailand Restaurant

Core Coffee & Eatery

Tesla Supercharger

Tesla Supercharger

Tesla Destination Charger

Pilot EV Charging Station

EV Connect Charging Station

Rivian Adventure Network

Tesla Supercharger

ChargePoint Charging Station

Money Museum

Heads-up: tricky spots

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Fulton, MO

Kansas City, MO

Same local time

19 degrees warmer at arrival

2h 52m on the road

What kind of drive is this?

How Hard Is This Drive?

About the Cities

Arriving in Kansas City, MO

Who Is This Route For?

Frequently Asked Questions

Which road carries most of the drive?

Is this a good trip with kids?

Where does this route get tricky?

Can I do this as a round trip in one go?

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