Warrensburg, MO Road Trips
With 5 routes heading out and 1 heading in, Warrensburg, MO works well as a modest departure point in the Midwest. Most drives stay under 87 miles, making this area well-suited for day trips and weekend getaways. Routes from Warrensburg, MO spread mainly west and east, covering a wide geographic range.
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Trip Routes
6
Longest Drive
199.7 mi
Saint Charles, MO
Quickest Drive
47m
Lee's Summit, MO
Plan Around Warrensburg, MO
Popular Incoming Routes
Useful if Warrensburg, MO is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.
Continue From Warrensburg, MO
Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.
Trips from Warrensburg, MO
Driving from Warrensburg, MO
Expect an average of 87 miles and about 1h 34m behind the wheel when leaving Warrensburg, MO. The majority of routes are short drives — quick enough to finish before lunch and be back for dinner. The longest mapped route runs 200 miles (3h 6m), while the shortest is just 39 miles.
Popular Destinations
Drivers leaving Warrensburg, MO most often head toward Saint Charles, MO (199.7 mi, 3h 6m), Columbia, MO (94.8 mi, 1h 48m), Kansas City, MO (58.6 mi, 1h 15m), Blue Springs, MO (41.2 mi, 55m), and Lee's Summit, MO (38.9 mi, 47m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.
Planning & Costs
Regular gas in MO currently averages around $3.77 per gallon. For the typical 87-mile trip from Warrensburg, MO, budget about $13 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.
Most routes head west — leaving in the morning keeps the sun behind you for a more comfortable drive. With an average drive under three hours, you have plenty of flexibility — leave whenever it suits you.
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 5 mapped routes leaving Warrensburg, MO and 1 routes heading into Warrensburg, MO, covering 6 total connections. Distances range from 39 to 200 miles.
The longest mapped route from Warrensburg, MO covers 200 miles and takes approximately 3h 6m. Shorter options start at just 39 miles.
The average route from Warrensburg, MO runs about 87 miles with a drive time of roughly 1h 34m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
At current gas prices (about $3.77/gallon for regular), the average 87-mile trip from Warrensburg, MO costs roughly $13 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.
The most popular road trip destinations from Warrensburg, MO include Saint Charles, MO, Columbia, MO, Kansas City, MO and Blue Springs, MO. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.
Warrensburg, MO by the Numbers
Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
Population
19,437
Median Income
$57,232
Median Home Value
$216,900
Median Age
24.8
Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.
Traveler Guide to Warrensburg, MO
Warrensburg is a city in Missouri. It is home to the University of Central Missouri.
1 University of Central Missouri (UCM), 108 W South St, ☏ +1 660-543-4111, toll-free: +1-877-729-8266, [email protected]. (updated Aug 2025)
Travel tips adapted from Warrensburg on Wikivoyage, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Content summarized; visit the source for the full article. See our methodology for how we use it.
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