Origin
Savannah, MO
Late night in Savannah on Tuesday
Local time
5:42 AM
CDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Savannah, 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
1h 16m
Distance
64.2 mi
103 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 11m
★
6 AM
1h 17m
8 AM
1h 29m
10 AM
1h 21m
12 PM
1h 20m
3 PM
1h 21m
5 PM
1h 28m
8 PM
1h 13m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Savannah, MO
Leon Aschemann
Kansas City, MO
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
If you are planning to head from Savannah to Kansas City, you are looking at a quick 64-mile trip that typically takes about 1 hour and 6 minutes. This straightforward journey within the Midwest is perfectly suited for a single-day excursion, meaning you won't need to worry about booking an overnight stay. You can expect to spend approximately $10 on fuel for the one-way trek, making it a budget-friendly option for your schedule. By utilizing West Price Street, I-29 South, and US-169 South, you can easily navigate between these two Missouri locations. It is an efficient connection that allows you to transition between the towns without much hassle or complex planning.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 29 | 50.9 mi | 55m |
| US 71 Business | 5.9 mi | 7m |
| US 169 | 5.2 mi | 7m |
| West 6th Street | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| West Price Street | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Oak Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| North 5th Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Broadway Boulevard | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 29
— 50.9 mi, about 55m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Savannah, MO and Kansas City, MO.
1
Start on North 5th Street
0.2 mi
·
42 sec
·
North 5th Street
2
Turn left onto West Price Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
West Price Street
3
Turn right onto US 71 Business
5.9 mi
·
7 min
·
US 71 Business
4
Turn left
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
Toward I 29 South, US 71 South: Kansas City
5
Merge onto I 29; US 71
37 mi
·
39 min
·
I 29; US 71
6
Merge onto I 29; I 435; US 71
2.2 mi
·
2 min
·
I 29; I 435; US 71
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Keep slight left at fork onto I 29; US 71
12 mi
·
13 min
·
I 29; US 71
Toward I 29 South, US 71 South: Kansas City
Use the slight right lane.
8
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
29 sec
Exit 2B
Toward US 169 South: Kansas City Downtown
9
Merge onto US 169
5.2 mi
·
7 min
·
US 169
Use the straight lane.
10
Keep slight left at fork onto Broadway Boulevard
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
·
Broadway Boulevard
Use the straight lane.
11
Turn left onto West 6th Street
0.5 mi
·
56 sec
·
West 6th Street
Use the left lane.
12
Turn right onto Page Street
478 ft
·
21 sec
·
Page Street
13
Turn slight right onto Oak Street
0.4 mi
·
55 sec
·
Oak Street
14
Arrive at destination
Oak Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
32 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 14 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 32.1 miles from Savannah, 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 6.5 and 63.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
6.5 mi into trip
|
~9m in
Turn left toward I 29 South, US 71 South: Kansas City
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 29 South, US 71 South: Kansas City
5
43.3 mi into trip
|
~49m in
|
I 29; I 435; US 71
Merge onto I 29; I 435; US 71
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
45.6 mi into trip
|
~52m in
|
I 29; US 71
Keep slight left at fork onto I 29; US 71 toward I 29 South, US 71 South: Kansas City
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 29 South, US 71 South: Kansas City
5
57.6 mi into trip
|
~1h 6m in
Take the exit toward US 169 South: Kansas City Downtown
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 2B
Toward US 169 South: Kansas City Downtown
6
63.1 mi into trip
|
~1h 14m in
|
Broadway Boulevard
Keep slight left at fork onto Broadway Boulevard
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$10.04 one way
$20.07 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
23 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $11.02 | $22.04 |
| premium | $4.89 | $12.35 | $24.71 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $14.17 | $28.35 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$10
Estimated CO2 emission: 22.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 19.3 | 0 | $6.74 | $3.08 |
| Efficient EV | 16.1 | 0 | $5.62 | $2.57 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 25.7 | 0 | $8.99 | $4.11 |
Gas CO2
22 kg
EV CO2
8 kg (64% 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
Late night in Kansas City on Tuesday
Local time
5:42 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
1h 16m 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 rather than a monotonous interstate grind for the duration of this trip. While the route incorporates I-29 South and US-169 South, you will spend a significant amount of time navigating local paths like West Price Street. Because the highway share is 0%, you should be prepared for a more active driving experience that requires your full attention. The longest uninterrupted stretch is currently 0 miles on West Price Street, highlighting the technical nature of the initial departure. You will find that the road's personality favors frequent maneuvering over long, straight-line cruising.
97% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
14 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 50.9 mi on I 29.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 29 and US 71 Business. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 6.5 miles in.
Driving Effort
7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 64.2 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: at 6.5 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 43.3 miles (I 29; I 435; US 71): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 45.6 miles (I 29; US 71): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
1,045 ft
783 ft
Total Climb
239 ft
Total Descent
387 ft
Highest Point
1,045 ft
~4.6 mi in
Elevation Range
263 ft
About the Cities
Starting in Savannah, MO
Full guide →Founded 1841
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 1h 16m. Total distance: 64.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 16m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (97%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 50.9 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 Kansas 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: at 6.5 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 43.3 miles (I 29; I 435; US 71): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 45.6 miles (I 29; US 71): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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 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, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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