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Trip from Hanley Hills, MO to Kansas City, MO
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Sep 5, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
4h 37m
Distance
240.3 mi
387 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$37
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 24m
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6 AM
4h 38m
8 AM
5h 5m
10 AM
4h 47m
12 PM
4h 45m
3 PM
4h 49m
5 PM
5h 3m
8 PM
4h 30m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Hanley Hills, MO
life vibes
Kansas City, MO
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Trip Overview
Hanley Hills, MO to Kansas City, MO is 240.3 miles and takes about 4h 37m via I 70, with a fuel budget near $36 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within the Midwest, entirely within Missouri, making it a straightforward connection between two points in the state. Expect a drive that is predominantly on the interstate, meaning you'll cover ground efficiently. With only one recommended stop and a mostly highway profile, it's designed for direct travel. This route is a solid choice if you're looking to get from point A to point B without much fuss.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
120.2 miles from Hanley Hills, MO
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 18m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 70 | 221.6 mi | 4h 12m |
| George Brett Super Highway | 6.8 mi | 9m |
| Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway | 5.6 mi | 6m |
| Clifton J. Scott Memorial Highway | 1.8 mi | 2m |
| Inner Belt Expressway | 1.4 mi | 1m |
| North Hanley Road | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Saint Charles Rock Road | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Underhill Drive | 0.3 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
I 70
— 221.6 mi, about 4h 12m
Traffic on I-70
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 76 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
4 PM
~3,489 veh/hr typical · worst 4,086
Quietest
2 AM
~315 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
11.1×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
12a
6a
noon
6p
11p
Averaged across 105 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hanley Hills, MO and Kansas City, MO.
1
Start on Underhill Drive
0.3 mi
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1 min
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Underhill Drive
2
At end of road, turn right onto North Hanley Road
0.8 mi
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1 min
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North Hanley Road
3
Turn left onto MO 180
0.7 mi
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1 min
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Saint Charles Rock Road
4
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
21 sec
Toward I 170 North
5
Merge onto I 170
1.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Inner Belt Expressway
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
6
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
36 sec
Exit 7B
Toward I 70 West: Kansas City
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
7
Merge onto I 70
222 mi
·
4 hr 12 min
·
I 70
Use the straight lane.
8
Continue on I 70
2.7 mi
·
3 min
·
Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
9
Continue on I 70
1.8 mi
·
2 min
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Clifton J. Scott Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Continue on I 70
2.9 mi
·
3 min
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Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
11
Continue on I 70
6.8 mi
·
9 min
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George Brett Super Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Keep slight left at fork onto I 670; I 70 Alt
0.2 mi
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21 sec
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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.
13
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
Exit 2P
Toward 13th Street, Downtown
Use the slight right lane.
14
Continue on East 13th Street
0.2 mi
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34 sec
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East 13th Street
15
Turn right onto Oak Street
454 ft
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13 sec
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Oak Street
16
Arrive at destination
Oak Street
Trip Plan
Given the 4h 37m estimated drive time, leaving Hanley Hills in the morning should allow you to reach Kansas City with plenty of daylight. The route is only 240.3 miles, so you have flexibility if you decide to make an unscheduled stop. With a fuel cost estimated at $36, fill up before you leave or at a convenient point along I 70. Since the drive is manageable within a single day, you don't need to plan for an overnight stay, but know that the longest stretch without a break is over 200 miles, so plan for a restroom or stretch break about halfway through.
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 120.2 miles from Hanley Hills, MO, or about 2h 18m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 221.6 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 53 miles or 1h 2m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 120.2 miles or 2h 18m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 46m
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 Hanley Hills, 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 Hanley Hills, MO
This is one driving day of about 240.3 miles and 4h 37m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 53 miles from Hanley Hills, 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 I 70 for about 221.6 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
120 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 53 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 120.2 miles from Hanley Hills, MO, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 70 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 221.6 miles.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Stops Along Your Drive
Picked by where they fit in your drive — first break, midpoint reset, final stretch.
Rest Area
0 mi from route
Wright City Rest Area (Westbound)
0.1 mi from route
Wright City Rest Area (Eastbound)
0.1 mi from route
TA
0.1 mi from route
Petro Stopping Centers
0.1 mi from route
Love's Travel Stop
0.1 mi from route
TA
0.1 mi from route
Pilot Travel Center
0.1 mi from route
Truck Parking
0.1 mi from route
Concordia Rest Area Eastbound
0.1 mi from route
Concordia Rest Area Westbound
0.1 mi from route
Truck Parking
0.1 mi from route
Boonville Rest Area Eastbound
0.1 mi from route
Betty's Truck Stop
0.1 mi from route
Midway Auto Truck Plaza
0.1 mi from route
Service Plaza
0.1 mi from route
Love's Travel Stop
0.1 mi from route
Love's Travel Stop
0.1 mi from route
Mr. Fuel Travel Center
0.1 mi from route
Rest Area
0.2 mi from route
TA
0.2 mi from route
Flying J Travel Center
0.2 mi from route
QuikTrip
0.2 mi from route
Boonville Rest Area Westbound
0.2 mi from route
QuikTrip
0.2 mi from route
Service Plaza
0.2 mi from route
West Land Travel Center
0.2 mi from route
Petro Stopping Centers
0.3 mi from route
Pilot Travel Center
0.3 mi from route
Gasper's
0.3 mi from route
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 95 decision points cluster between mile 2 and 239.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
2 mi into trip
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~4m in
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I 170 / Inner Belt Expressway
Merge onto I 170 / Inner Belt Expressway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
7
3.4 mi into trip
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~5m in
Take the exit toward I 70 West: Kansas City
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
Exit 7B
Toward I 70 West: Kansas City
5
3.8 mi into trip
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~6m in
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I 70
Merge onto I 70
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
9
239.6 mi into trip
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~4h 36m in
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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
239.8 mi into trip
|
~4h 36m 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
$37.26 one way
$74.51 round trip
$3.94/gal
25.4 MPG avg
84 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.32 | $40.85 | $81.70 |
| premium | $4.93 | $46.62 | $93.24 |
| diesel | $5.60 | $52.97 | $105.94 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$37
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$62–$87
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 84.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.
Driving Electric?
About $25 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 72.1 | 0 | $25.23 | $11.53 |
| Efficient EV | 60.1 | 0 | $21.03 | $9.61 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 96.1 | 1 | $33.64 | $15.38 |
Gas CO2
84 kg
EV CO2
28 kg (67% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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.
Origin
Hanley Hills, MO
Evening in Hanley Hills on Friday
Local time
7:56 PM
CDT
Current temp
99°F
Sunny
SW 8 mph
0% chance
Live forecast
Heat Advisory
Heat Advisory issued August 31 at 5:01AM CDT until September 2 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Kansas City/Pleasant Hill MO
Heat Advisory
Heat Advisory issued August 31 at 2:51AM CDT until September 2 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL
Destination
Kansas City, MO
Evening in Kansas City on Friday
Local time
7:56 PM
CDT
Current temp
100°F
Sunny
SW 12 mph
2% chance
Live forecast
Heat Advisory
Heat Advisory issued August 31 at 5:01AM CDT until September 2 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Kansas City/Pleasant Hill MO
Heat Advisory
Heat Advisory issued August 31 at 2:51AM CDT until September 2 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL
67°F
Centralia, MO
120 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
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
4h 37m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Gateway Arch National Park
National Park
Gateway Arch National Park commemorates President Jefferson’s vision of a continental nation, the individuals and cultural groups who helped shape its history, St. Louis’ role in westward expansion, a...
8 mi from route
~21 min detour
$19
View on nps.gov
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
What kind of drive is this?
You'll be on the highway for 93% of this 240.3-mile trip, primarily using I 70. The longest continuous stretch on this highway is 221.6 miles. The transition from highway to surface roads will likely occur near your destination in Kansas City. Expect a high volume of exits and merging traffic as you approach the metropolitan area.
93% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
16 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 221.6 mi on I 70.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 70 and George Brett Super Highway. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 2 miles in near I 170 / Inner Belt Expressway.
Driving Effort
6/10
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 240.3 miles you will encounter 9 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 2 miles (I 170 / Inner Belt Expressway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 3.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 3.8 miles (I 70): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
928 ft
505 ft
Total Climb
835 ft
Total Descent
481 ft
Highest Point
928 ft
~223.2 mi in
Elevation Range
424 ft
About the Cities
Starting in Hanley Hills, MO
Full guide →Arriving in Kansas City, MO
Full guide →Founded 1853
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. === Welcome World Cup fans === Kansas City is one of the 16 North American cities hosting matches for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Games in the region will be played at Arrowhead Stadium, located in the Truman Sports Complex on the eastern side of the city. Here are a few helpful tips for visiting football fans: Arrowhead Stadium is about 35–40 km from Kansas City International Airport (MCI), and a taxi or Uber ride usually takes 30–45 minutes, depending on traffic.
Top landmarks
- • The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art — art museum in Kansas City, Missouri
- • Union Station — main railway station in Kansas City, Missouri, United States
- • Hy-Vee Arena — architectural structure
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 4h 37m. Total distance: 240.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 37m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (93%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 221.6 miles on I 70. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 31 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
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. There are 31 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
The main spots that need attention: at 2 miles (I 170 / Inner Belt Expressway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 3.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 3.8 miles (I 70): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Gateway Arch National Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Possible but tiring. At 4.6 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 9.3 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, EIA for fuel prices, USGS 3DEP for elevation, NPS for national parks, and FHWA TMAS for hourly traffic volumes. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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