How far is St. Louis, MO from Kansas City, MO?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between St. Louis and Kansas City is 237.9 miles (382.87 km).
Flight distance from St. Louis, MO to Kansas City, MO is 237.9 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 29 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 27 minutes to travel from St. Louis to Kansas City with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from St. Louis, Missouri to Kansas City, Missouri is: 248.01 miles (399.14 km) by car.
Driving from St. Louis to Kansas City will take approximately 03 hours 42 minutes.
#1 St. Louis
The second most populous city in Missouri and the center of the St. Louis metropolitan area. It is located on the Mississippi River in eastern Missouri. St. Louis is known for its Gateway Arch, its baseball team, the St. Louis Cardinals, and its many attractions, such as the St. Louis Zoo and the Missouri Botanical Garden.
| Population | 315685 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 38°37'38"N 90°11'52"W |
| Latitude | 38.6272700 |
| Longitude | -90.1978900 |
| Altitude | 142 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Kansas City
The third most populous city in Missouri and the center of the Kansas City metropolitan area. It is located on the Missouri River in western Missouri. Kansas City is known for its barbecue, its jazz music, and its many attractions, such as the Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art and the Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts.
| Population | 495327 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 39°5'59"N 94°34'43"W |
| Latitude | 39.0997300 |
| Longitude | -94.5785700 |
| Altitude | 274 |
| Country | United States |
Ending point in Kansas City: Oak Street (-94.578571,39.099732)
Estimated Travel Time Between St. Louis and Kansas City
The distance between St. Louis and Kansas City is 399 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 04 hours 26 minutes if you drive your car at an average speed of 90 kilometers / hour. For different choices, please review the avg. speed travel time table on the below.
There is no time difference between St. Louis and Kansas City. The current time is 07:19:25.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08 hours 15 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06 hours 12 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04 hours 57 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04 hours 08 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03 hours 32 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 03 hours 18 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 03 hours 05 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 33.13 liters (8.75 gallon) of gas to cover the route between St. Louis and Kansas City.
The estimated cost of gas to go from St. Louis to Kansas City is $28.05 (diesel $38.73).
Missouri gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.21 | $3.54 | $3.86 | $4.43 |
| Total | $28.05 | $30.95 | $33.78 | $38.73 |
Take a look at our Gas Cost Calculator feature. It will figure out how much it will cost to drive this particular distance.
The average gas price (in Missouri ) per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $3.205 (Diesel $4.426) /gallon. Last changed prices on December 26, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between St. Louis and Kansas City (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
Distance to Other Cities
Driving distance from Castle Point, MO to St. Louis 12.29 miles (20 km)
Driving distance from East Independence, MO to St. Louis 239.88 miles (386 km)
