Origin
Warrensburg, MO
Night in Warrensburg on Saturday
Local time
11:24 PM
CDT
Current temp
55°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Warrensburg, 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
1h 15m
Distance
58.6 mi
94 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 9m
★
6 AM
1h 15m
8 AM
1h 27m
10 AM
1h 20m
12 PM
1h 18m
3 PM
1h 20m
5 PM
1h 27m
8 PM
1h 12m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Warrensburg, MO
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Kansas City, MO
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Trip Overview
Connecting Warrensburg to Kansas City is a straightforward 58.6-mile journey that typically takes about 1 hour and 15 minutes. Because this trip stays within the Midwest, you will experience a consistent regional feel as you transition from the smaller community of Warrensburg into the metropolitan hub of Kansas City. It is an ideal distance for a simple day trip, requiring no overnight stays or complex logistics. With a modest estimated fuel cost of $9, this route is highly efficient for commuters or weekend travelers. You can easily complete the entire drive in a single morning or afternoon, leaving you plenty of flexibility to enjoy your destination without feeling rushed.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 50 | 39.3 mi | 45m |
| Blue Parkway | 7.7 mi | 11m |
| George Brett Super Highway | 5.3 mi | 7m |
| I 435 | 2.4 mi | 2m |
| West Young Street | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| North Holden Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| East Gay Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| East 13th Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 50
— 39.3 mi, about 45m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Warrensburg, MO and Kansas City, MO.
1
Start on MO 13 Business
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
·
South Maguire Street
2
Turn left onto East Gay Street
0.3 mi
·
27 sec
·
East Gay Street
3
Turn right onto North Holden Street
0.4 mi
·
44 sec
·
North Holden Street
4
Turn left onto US 50 Business
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
West Young Street
5
Turn left onto US 50
39 mi
·
45 min
·
US 50
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Continue on MO 350
7.7 mi
·
11 min
·
Blue Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
39 sec
Toward I 435 North
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Merge onto I 435
2.4 mi
·
2 min
·
I 435
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
Exit 63A
Toward I 70, US 24 West: Kansas City, Saint Louis, Sports Complex
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Keep slight left at fork
0.8 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 70 West, US 24 West: Kansas City
Use the slight left lane.
11
Merge onto I 70; US 24
5.3 mi
·
7 min
·
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
·
21 sec
·
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
·
34 sec
·
East 13th Street
15
Turn right onto Oak Street
454 ft
·
13 sec
·
Oak Street
16
Arrive at destination
Oak Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
29 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 13 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 29.3 miles from Warrensburg, 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 125 decision points cluster between mile 48.9 and 58.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
48.9 mi into trip
|
~1h 1m in
Take the exit toward I 435 North
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 435 North
8
51.7 mi into trip
|
~1h 4m in
Take the exit toward I 70, US 24 West: Kansas City, Saint Louis, Sports Complex
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 63A
Toward I 70, US 24 West: Kansas City, Saint Lou...
8
51.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 5m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 70 West, US 24 West: Kansas City
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left lane.
Toward I 70 West, US 24 West: Kansas City
9
57.9 mi into trip
|
~1h 13m in
|
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
58.1 mi into trip
|
~1h 14m 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
$9.16 one way
$18.32 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
21 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $10.06 | $20.12 |
| premium | $4.89 | $11.28 | $22.55 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $12.94 | $25.88 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 20.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 17.6 | 0 | $6.15 | $2.81 |
| Efficient EV | 14.7 | 0 | $5.13 | $2.34 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 23.4 | 0 | $8.20 | $3.75 |
Gas CO2
21 kg
EV CO2
7 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
Kansas City, MO
Night in Kansas City on Saturday
Local time
11:24 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
19 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 15m 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 drive that keeps you moving efficiently toward the city. Roughly 85% of your trip is spent on highways, specifically utilizing US 50, Blue Parkway, and the George Brett Super Highway. You will spend the bulk of your time on the longest uninterrupted stretch, which covers 39.3 miles along US 50. The road character is largely consistent, favoring steady speeds over the winding, technical turns found on local backroads. As you progress toward the Kansas City area, the transition from open highway to more developed corridors marks the shift from rural Missouri landscape to urban infrastructure.
85% 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: 39.3 mi on US 50.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 50 and Blue Parkway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 48.9 miles in.
Driving Effort
10/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 58.6 miles you will encounter 12 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 48.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 51.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 51.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
1,044 ft
734 ft
Total Climb
427 ft
Total Descent
375 ft
Highest Point
1,044 ft
~37.7 mi in
Elevation Range
310 ft
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 Warrensburg, MO and Kansas City, MO, road signs point toward Saint Louis and Sports Complex.
Saint Louis
51.7 mi in
|
~1h 4m
Sports Complex
51.7 mi in
|
~1h 4m
About the Cities
Starting in Warrensburg, MO
Full guide →Warrensburg is a city in Missouri. It is home to the University of Central Missouri.
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 15m. Total distance: 58.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 15m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (85%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 39.3 miles on US 50. 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 48.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 51.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 51.8 miles: 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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