Origin
Gower, MO
Night in Gower on Saturday
Local time
11:20 PM
CDT
Current temp
76°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Gower, 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
52m
Distance
37.3 mi
60 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 48m
★
6 AM
0h 53m
8 AM
1h 1m
10 AM
0h 56m
12 PM
0h 55m
3 PM
0h 56m
5 PM
1h 1m
8 PM
0h 50m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Gower, MO
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Kansas City, MO
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Trip Overview
This straightforward 37-mile drive from Gower, MO to Kansas City, MO will take approximately 46 minutes, making it a perfect day trip. You'll primarily navigate local roads like Whitney Avenue, Broadway Boulevard, and West 6th Street, with no highway driving involved. With a fuel cost estimated at $6, this short journey through the Midwest is very budget-friendly. Given its brevity, this route is ideal for a quick transit or a leisurely afternoon excursion, offering flexibility for how you structure your day. It's a simple, direct connection within the state of Missouri.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 169 | 36 mi | 49m |
| West 6th Street | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Oak Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Whitney Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Broadway Boulevard | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Page Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| South 3rd Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 169
— 36 mi, about 49m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Gower, MO and Kansas City, MO.
1
Start on South 3rd Street
52 ft
·
4 sec
·
South 3rd Street
2
Turn right onto Whitney Avenue
0.2 mi
·
42 sec
·
Whitney Avenue
3
At end of road, turn right onto US 169
36 mi
·
49 min
·
US 169
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
4
Keep slight left at fork onto Broadway Boulevard
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
·
Broadway Boulevard
Use the straight lane.
5
Turn left onto West 6th Street
0.5 mi
·
56 sec
·
West 6th Street
Use the left lane.
6
Turn right onto Page Street
478 ft
·
21 sec
·
Page Street
7
Turn slight right onto Oak Street
0.4 mi
·
55 sec
·
Oak Street
8
Arrive at destination
Oak Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
19 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 37 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 18.6 miles from Gower, 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 55 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 36.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Whitney Avenue
Turn right onto Whitney Avenue
Navigation decision point
6
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
US 169
At end of road, turn right onto US 169
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
36.2 mi into trip
|
~50m in
|
Broadway Boulevard
Keep slight left at fork onto Broadway Boulevard
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
5
36.3 mi into trip
|
~50m in
|
West 6th Street
Turn left onto West 6th Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
4
36.8 mi into trip
|
~51m in
|
Page Street
Turn right onto Page Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.83 one way
$11.66 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
13 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $6.40 | $12.81 |
| premium | $4.89 | $7.18 | $14.36 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.24 | $16.47 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 13.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 11.2 | 0 | $3.92 | $1.79 |
| Efficient EV | 9.3 | 0 | $3.26 | $1.49 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 14.9 | 0 | $5.22 | $2.39 |
Gas CO2
13 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (69% 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
Night in Kansas City on Saturday
Local time
11:20 PM
CDT
Current temp
74°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
2 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
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 turn-heavy local drive on this route, with a 0% highway share. The longest uninterrupted stretch isn't specified, but the profile suggests frequent navigation changes rather than long, open roads. You'll be weaving through local streets, so keep your attention focused on upcoming turns and intersections. This isn't a route for cruising at high speeds; it's more about navigating community roads efficiently. The drive's character is defined by its local feel and the need for consistent attention to your route.
97% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
8 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 36 mi on US 169.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 169 and West 6th Street. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Whitney Avenue.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 52m drive. You will face about 5 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 (Whitney Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (US 169): Lane positioning matters here; at 36.2 miles (Broadway Boulevard): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
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 52m. Total distance: 37.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
52m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (97%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 36 miles on US 169. 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: near the start (Whitney Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (US 169): Lane positioning matters here; at 36.2 miles (Broadway Boulevard): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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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