Origin
Gladstone, MO
Morning in Gladstone on Tuesday
Local time
7:43 AM
CDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Gladstone, 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
15m
Distance
8.6 mi
14 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 14m
★
6 AM
0h 15m
8 AM
0h 18m
10 AM
0h 16m
12 PM
0h 16m
3 PM
0h 16m
5 PM
0h 18m
8 PM
0h 14m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Gladstone, MO
Momo King
Kansas City, MO
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Trip Overview
Gladstone, MO to Kansas City, MO is 8.6 miles and takes about 15m via I 35 and North Antioch Road, with a fuel budget near $1 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a very short trip, ideal for a quick hop between neighboring towns within the Midwest region, both located in Missouri. Given its minimal distance and duration, it's perfect for a same-day excursion, offering a straightforward drive without needing to plan for overnight stays. You'll primarily be on a highway, making it a functional and efficient way to get from point A to point B.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 35 | 5 mi | 6m |
| North Antioch Road | 1.9 mi | 3m |
| Northeast 61st Street | 0.3 mi | 1m |
| US 71 | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| East 11th Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Northeast Antioch Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Oak Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| North Garfield Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 35
— 5 mi, about 6m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Gladstone, MO and Kansas City, MO.
1
Start on North Garfield Avenue
413 ft
·
20 sec
·
North Garfield Avenue
2
Turn right onto Northeast 61st Street
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Northeast 61st Street
3
Turn right onto MO 1
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
North Antioch Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
4
Continue on MO 1
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
Northeast Antioch Road
5
Continue on MO 1
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
North Antioch Road
6
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
Toward I 35 South: Kansas City
Use the slight right lane.
7
Merge onto I 35
5.0 mi
·
6 min
·
I 35
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
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
9
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
Exit 2J
Toward Downtown
Use the slight right lane.
10
Turn slight right onto East 11th Street
0.3 mi
·
51 sec
·
East 11th Street
11
Turn left onto Oak Street
461 ft
·
15 sec
·
Oak Street
12
Arrive at destination
Oak Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 75 decision points cluster between mile 0.4 and 8.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
0.4 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
MO 1 / North Antioch Road
Turn right onto MO 1 / North Antioch Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
2.6 mi into trip
|
~5m in
Take the ramp toward I 35 South: Kansas City
Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 35 South: Kansas City
5
2.7 mi into trip
|
~6m in
|
I 35
Merge onto I 35
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
7.7 mi into trip
|
~13m 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
8.1 mi into trip
|
~13m 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
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.34 one way
$2.69 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
3 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $1.48 | $2.95 |
| premium | $4.89 | $1.65 | $3.31 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.90 | $3.80 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.6 | 0 | $0.90 | $0.41 |
| Efficient EV | 2.2 | 0 | $0.75 | $0.34 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3.4 | 0 | $1.20 | $0.55 |
Gas CO2
3 kg
EV CO2
1 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
Morning in Kansas City on Tuesday
Local time
7:43 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
15m 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 predominantly a highway-focused drive, with 62% of the journey utilizing major roadways like I 35. You'll experience a longest uninterrupted stretch of 5 miles on I 35, which sets a pace for the majority of your trip. While the main roads are highways, the route also incorporates local roads like North Antioch Road and Northeast 61st Street, offering a slight shift in scenery and speed. Expect a generally efficient and direct driving experience, typical of short inter-city commutes.
62% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
12 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 5 mi on I 35.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 35 and North Antioch Road. You will hit about 7 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.4 miles in near MO 1 / North Antioch Road.
Driving Effort
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 8.6 miles you will encounter 7 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.4 miles (MO 1 / North Antioch Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.6 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 2.7 miles (I 35): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Gladstone, MO and Kansas City, MO, road signs point toward Joplin and Downtown.
Joplin
7.7 mi in
|
~13m
|
via US 71
Downtown
8.1 mi in
|
~13m
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 15m. Total distance: 8.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
15m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (62%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 5 miles on I 35. 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 0.4 miles (MO 1 / North Antioch Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.6 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 2.7 miles (I 35): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
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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