Origin
Kansas City, MO
Morning in Kansas City on Tuesday
Local time
8:53 AM
CDT
Current temp
65°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Kansas City, MO to Knob Noster, 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
1h 25m
Distance
67.8 mi
109 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$11
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 18m
★
6 AM
1h 25m
8 AM
1h 38m
10 AM
1h 30m
12 PM
1h 28m
3 PM
1h 30m
5 PM
1h 37m
8 PM
1h 21m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Kansas City, MO
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Knob Noster, MO
Egor Komarov
Trip Overview
Kansas City, MO to Knob Noster, MO is 67.8 miles and takes about 1h 25m via US 50, with a fuel budget near $11 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within the Midwest region and the state of Missouri, making it a straightforward trip. Given the relatively short distance and mostly highway profile, it's an easy day trip or a quick commute. You'll find the route well-suited for those looking for a simple, direct connection between these two points without extensive planning.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 50 | 50.1 mi | 58m |
| Blue Parkway | 8.2 mi | 12m |
| George Brett Super Highway | 5.5 mi | 7m |
| Lamar Hunt Memorial Highway | 2.6 mi | 2m |
| East 12th Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| North State Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| West South Railroad Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Charlotte Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 50
— 50.1 mi, about 58m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kansas City, MO and Knob Noster, MO.
1
Start on Oak Street
20 ft
·
4 sec
·
Oak Street
2
Turn right onto East 12th Street
0.2 mi
·
42 sec
·
East 12th Street
3
Turn right onto Charlotte Street
476 ft
·
11 sec
·
Charlotte Street
4
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
Toward I 70 East, US 40 East
5
Merge onto I 70; US 24; US 40
5.5 mi
·
7 min
·
George Brett Super Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
9 sec
Exit 8A
Toward I 435 South: Blue Ridge Cutoff Sports Complex, Wichita
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi
·
20 sec
Toward I 435 South: Wichita
Use the slight right lane.
8
Merge onto I 435
2.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Lamar Hunt Memorial Highway
9
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
Exit 66
Toward MO 350 East: 63rd Street, Raytown, Lee's Summit
Use the slight left lane.
10
Merge onto MO 350
8.2 mi
·
12 min
·
Blue Parkway
11
Continue on US 50
50 mi
·
58 min
·
US 50
12
Turn right onto MO J
0.1 mi
·
28 sec
·
North State Street
Use the right lane.
13
Turn right onto West South Railroad Street
337 ft
·
14 sec
·
West South Railroad Street
14
Continue on West South Railroad Street
351 ft
·
15 sec
·
West South Railroad Street
15
Arrive at destination
North Madison Avenue
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
34 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 15 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 33.9 miles from Kansas City, 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 115 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 67.5 — 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
|
East 12th Street
Turn right onto East 12th Street
Navigation decision point
8
6.1 mi into trip
|
~9m in
Take the exit toward I 435 South: Blue Ridge Cutoff Sports Complex, Wichita
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 8A
Toward I 435 South: Blue Ridge Cutoff Sports Co...
8
6.2 mi into trip
|
~9m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 435 South: Wichita
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 435 South: Wichita
8
9 mi into trip
|
~12m in
Take the exit toward MO 350 East: 63rd Street, Raytown, Lee's Summit
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left lane.
Exit 66
Toward MO 350 East: 63rd Street, Raytown, Lee's...
6
67.5 mi into trip
|
~1h 24m in
|
MO J / North State Street
Turn right onto MO J / North State Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$10.60 one way
$21.20 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
24 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $11.64 | $23.28 |
| premium | $4.89 | $13.05 | $26.09 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $14.97 | $29.94 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$11
Estimated CO2 emission: 23.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 20.3 | 0 | $7.12 | $3.25 |
| Efficient EV | 17 | 0 | $5.93 | $2.71 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 27.1 | 0 | $9.49 | $4.34 |
Gas CO2
24 kg
EV CO2
8 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
Knob Noster, MO
Morning in Knob Noster on Tuesday
Local time
8:53 AM
CDT
Current temp
66°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
48°F
Lee's Summit, MO
34 mi in
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
1h 25m 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 drive is primarily on highways, with 86% of the 67.8 miles covered on such roads. You'll experience a long stretch of 50.1 miles on US 50, offering a consistent cruising experience. The transition from highway to surface roads will happen towards the end of your drive, so be prepared for more local traffic and potentially more frequent intersections as you approach Knob Noster.
86% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
15 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 50.1 mi on US 50.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 50 and Blue Parkway. You will hit about 11 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near East 12th Street.
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 67.8 miles you will encounter 11 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: near the start (East 12th Street): Navigation decision point; at 6.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 6.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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 Kansas City, MO and Knob Noster, MO, road signs point toward Wichita, Raytown and Lee's Summit.
Wichita
6.1 mi in
|
~9m
Raytown
9 mi in
|
~12m
Lee's Summit
9 mi in
|
~12m
About the Cities
Starting 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 1h 25m. Total distance: 67.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 25m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (86%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 50.1 miles on US 50. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 1 rest area or service plaza 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 Knob Noster, MO before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
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 (East 12th Street): Navigation decision point; at 6.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 6.2 miles: 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 Knob Noster, 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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