Origin
Kansas City, MO
Late night in Kansas City on Sunday
Local time
2:36 AM
CDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Kansas City, MO to Platte 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
32m
Distance
23.7 mi
38 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 29m
★
6 AM
0h 32m
8 AM
0h 38m
10 AM
0h 34m
12 PM
0h 34m
3 PM
0h 34m
5 PM
0h 37m
8 PM
0h 31m
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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Platte City, MO
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Trip Overview
This short, 23.7-mile journey from Kansas City, MO, to Platte City, MO, is a quick 32-minute drive, perfect for a single day trip. Primarily on I-29, with brief stints on MO 9 and US 169, this route keeps you on the highway for 92% of the way. With a modest fuel cost estimated at $4, it's an economical option for a quick excursion within the Midwest region. Given its brevity and highway-focused profile, you won't need to worry about overnight stays or splitting the trip. It's a straightforward drive that gets you from point A to point B efficiently.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 29 | 16.6 mi | 18m |
| MO 9 | 3.9 mi | 7m |
| US 169 | 1.2 mi | 1m |
| Main Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Locust Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| MO HH | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| East 12th Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Oak Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 29
— 16.6 mi, about 18m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kansas City, MO and Platte City, MO.
1
Start on Oak Street
20 ft
·
4 sec
·
Oak Street
2
Turn right onto East 12th Street
326 ft
·
15 sec
·
East 12th Street
3
Turn left onto Locust Street
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
·
Locust Street
4
Continue on MO 9
3.0 mi
·
5 min
·
MO 9
5
Keep slight left at fork onto MO 9
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
MO 9
Toward MO 9 North: Riverside, Parkville
6
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
23 sec
Toward US 169 North: Smithville
7
Continue on US 169
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
US 169
8
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
59 sec
Toward I 29 North, US 71 North: K.C.I. Airport, Saint Joseph
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
9
Merge onto I 29; US 71
12 mi
·
13 min
·
I 29; US 71
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Merge onto I 29; I 435; US 71
2.7 mi
·
2 min
·
I 29; I 435; US 71
11
Keep slight left at fork onto I 29; US 71
2.3 mi
·
2 min
·
I 29; US 71
Toward I 29 North, US 71 North: Saint Joseph
12
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
Exit 19
Toward MO HH
Use the right lane.
13
Turn left onto MO HH
491 ft
·
13 sec
·
MO HH
14
Continue on Main Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
15
Arrive at destination
Main Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 105 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 22.9 — 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
6
3.5 mi into trip
|
~6m in
|
MO 9
Keep slight left at fork onto MO 9 toward MO 9 North: Riverside, Parkville
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward MO 9 North: Riverside, Parkville
7
5.9 mi into trip
|
~10m in
Take the exit toward I 29 North, US 71 North: K.C.I. Airport, Saint Joseph
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
Toward I 29 North, US 71 North: K.C.I. Airport,...
6
20.6 mi into trip
|
~27m in
|
I 29; US 71
Keep slight left at fork onto I 29; US 71 toward I 29 North, US 71 North: Saint Joseph
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 29 North, US 71 North: Saint Joseph
7
22.9 mi into trip
|
~30m in
Take the exit toward MO HH
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Exit 19
Toward MO HH
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.71 one way
$7.41 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $4.07 | $8.14 |
| premium | $4.89 | $4.56 | $9.12 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.23 | $10.47 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.1 | 0 | $2.49 | $1.14 |
| Efficient EV | 5.9 | 0 | $2.07 | $0.95 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9.5 | 0 | $3.32 | $1.52 |
Gas CO2
8 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (63% 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
Platte City, MO
Late night in Platte City on Sunday
Local time
2:36 AM
CDT
Current temp
55°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
19 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
32m 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 highway-focused experience for the majority of this 32-minute drive. With 92% of the route utilizing major highways like I-29, you'll encounter consistent speeds for extended periods. The longest uninterrupted stretch is 16.6 miles on I-29, offering a smooth, albeit potentially monotonous, driving segment. While MO 9 and US 169 are incorporated, they are likely brief transitions within this predominantly interstate journey. The road character remains consistent, prioritizing direct travel over scenic detours.
92% 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: 16.6 mi on I 29.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 29 and MO 9. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near East 12th Street.
Driving Effort
9/10
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 10 decision points packed into just 23.7 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 32m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (East 12th Street): Navigation decision point; at 3.5 miles (MO 9): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 5.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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 Platte City, MO, road signs point toward Parkville and Saint Joseph.
Parkville
3.5 mi in
|
~6m
|
via MO 9
Saint Joseph
5.9 mi in
|
~10m
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 32m. Total distance: 23.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
32m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (92%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 16.6 miles on I 29. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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 Platte City, 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 3.5 miles (MO 9): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 5.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Platte 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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